The Supreme Court has issued a final ruling mandating the forfeiture of seven high-value properties and $2.045 million to the Federal Government, all linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Court Ruling Details

• In a unanimous decision led by Justice Mohammed Idris, the Supreme Court nullified a 2025 Court of Appeal judgment that had previously overturned the forfeiture order.

• The Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal erred in its decision to order a fresh hearing at the Federal High Court.

• Consequently, the apex court fully restored the original 2024 final forfeiture order granted by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos.

Forfeited Assets

The assets permanently forfeited to the Federal Government include:

• Properties in Lagos: Two detached duplexes in Lekki Phase 1, an undeveloped parcel of land on Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, a bungalow and a four-bedroom duplex in Ikoyi, eight apartment units on Adekunle Lawal Road, and a duplex on Bank Road.

• Properties in Delta State: An industrial complex currently under construction, situated on 22 plots of land in Agbor.

• Funds and Financial Assets: The forfeiture includes $2.045 million in cash and share certificates associated with Queensdorf Global Fund Limited.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly challenged his critics, declaring his willingness to resign if they can disprove his claims regarding road construction projects in the territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wike’s Challenge to Critics

• During the commissioning of the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango road in Kubwa, Wike dared his detractors to appear on national television within 48 hours to present evidence that his administration has not awarded 317 kilometers of roads in FCT satellite towns.

• The Minister asserted that his administration has already completed 221 kilometers of these road projects.

• Wike emphasized that he would vacate his office if anyone could provide evidence contradicting these specific project figures.

Progress and Commitments

• Minister Wike highlighted that the road projects from Apo to Karishi and Bwari to Kubwa are both scheduled for completion by the end of this year.

• He maintained that satellite town residents have experienced the impact of his administration’s governance in a way that is unprecedented in the history of the country’s past administrations.

UNICEF has officially authenticated the viral images of Lionel Messi bathing an infant Lamine Yamal, confirming they are not digitally altered.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Origin: The images were captured over 18 years ago by Spanish photographer Joan Monfort during a UNICEF charity calendar photoshoot intended to raise funds.

• Participants: The shoot featured a young Lionel Messi, the infant Lamine Yamal, and Yamal’s mother, Sheila.

• Clarification: UNICEF addressed public skepticism and rumors of image manipulation by explicitly confirming the authenticity of the photos on their platform.

• Current Roles: Both Messi and Yamal now serve as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, utilizing their respective platforms to advocate for children’s rights globally.

• Symbolism: Many fans view the resurfaced images as a symbolic “passing of the torch” between two football generations, a sentiment highlighted as Messi’s Argentina prepares to face Yamal’s Spain in an upcoming FIFA World Cup match.