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Legal Showdown: Abacha Family Demands Retraction from Minister Over $1.3 Billion OML 245 Claim
Legal Showdown: Abacha Family Demands Retraction from Minister Over $1.3 Billion OML 245 ClaimThe family of the late General Sani Abacha has vehemently rejected the Nigerian government’s assertion that all legal disputes concerning the Malabu Oil and Gas company have been resolved. This claim was reportedly made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, during a recent public event in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In response, the Abacha family has issued a formal protest through their legal representative, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Reuben Okpanachi Atabo. The family has given Lokpobiri a 14-day ultimatum to retract his statement or face contempt of court charges.
The protest letter, delivered to the Attorney General and Minister of Petroleum’s offices on July 5, argues that Lokpobiri’s remarks at the “Nigerian Oil and Gas Energy Week” were inaccurate and misleading. The Abacha family insists that several court cases regarding the ownership of Malabu Oil and Gas are still active and unresolved.
Lokpobiri had claimed that the issues surrounding Oil Mining License (OML) 245 were settled and that the oil block would soon resume production. However, the Abacha family disputes this, highlighting that negotiations and agreements leading to the sale of OML 245 to Shell and Eni in 2011 were conducted without their involvement or consent.
The family’s legal representatives pointed out that these agreements resulted in the sale of the oil block for $1.3 billion, with the Abacha family neither participating in nor benefiting from this transaction. They further stressed that ongoing legal actions continue to challenge the legitimacy of these agreements.
The letter emphasizes that various court cases are still pending, including Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/201/2017, and that criminal charges related to the sale are still being pursued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Abacha family has called for a retraction of Lokpobiri’s statements, warning that failure to comply will lead to legal action.
The letter also criticizes Lokpobiri’s remarks as an affront to the judiciary, arguing that they undermine the authority of ongoing court proceedings and the rule of law in Nigeria.
A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
Esther Umoh, a media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has strongly refuted claims that peaceful protesters were behind the recent violent assault on their convoy in Benue State. Speaking out via a statement on her official X account, Umoh alleged that the Special Assistant on Youth to the Benue State Governor was actively embedded with the thugs who launched the attack along the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway in Makurdi. According to her account, the incident unfolded shortly after Obi touched down in the state capital while en route to Yelwata to extend condolences and assess communities devastated by the deadly June 13, 2025 attack.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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“‘I Deeply Regret My Words’: Borno Commissioner Backtracks And Apologizes For Controversial ‘Break Finger’ Remark”
The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Hon. Saina Buba, has formally retracted and apologized for a controversial statement he made during a public engagement hosted by the City Boy Movement in Maiduguri. The commissioner had previously drawn intense public backlash and criticism following remarks where he threatened, “Whoever shows us a finger, we will show him a finger… Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.” Although he initially defended the comment by claiming it was not directed at the opposition and asserted that an apology was unnecessary, the commissioner has since reversed his stance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press briefing with journalists at his office in Maiduguri, Hon. Buba completely withdrew the remark and issued an apology to anyone offended by the rhetoric. He explicitly noted that his words were never meant to infringe upon or undermine the constitutional rights of Borno State citizens regarding their freedom of choice and association under the Nigerian Constitution. Furthermore, he clarified that his statements were not meant to be interpreted literally, but due to the ongoing public anxiety and concern, a formal retraction was necessary.
The commissioner also emphasized that his fiery rhetoric does not reflect the core principles of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the governance style and administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. He reiterated that the state government stays firmly dedicated to safeguarding the rights of all residents and upholding democratic values.
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