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ICPC Drags El-Rufai Ally To Court Over Alleged ₦311bn Money Laundering.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned the Managing Director of TMDK Terminal Limited, Amadu Sule, over alleged money laundering involving an estimated ₦311 billion. According to Nivo News, the charges were filed before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sule, who is described as an associate of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, appeared in court on Monday to answer a five-count charge bordering on money laundering and the unlawful possession of proceeds suspected to have been derived from fraudulent transactions.
The anti-graft agency alleged that Sule exercised control over funds exceeding ₦311 billion, which were traced to multiple bank accounts domiciled with Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited.
Investigators further claimed that the funds were transferred from several corporate entities, including INT Towers Limited, IHS Nigeria Limited, IHS Towers NG Limited and Boaz Commodities Limited, under the pretext of payments for petroleum product supplies.
According to the commission, the transactions were allegedly structured to conceal the illicit origin of the funds, adding that Sule ought to have known the monies were proceeds of unlawful activities.
The ICPC also accused Sule and his company, TMDK Terminal Limited, of illegally withholding tax components linked to the transactions, despite being aware that the underlying dealings were fraudulent.
The commission stressed that the alleged retention of unlawful proceeds constitutes a serious violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which prescribes stiffer penalties under Sections 18(3) and 18(4) of the law.
The court adjourned the case to January 15, 2026, to hear the defendant’s bail application, with Sule’s legal team expected to make submissions on the adjourned date.
The development adds to a growing list of legal cases involving associates of the former Kaduna State governor, following the arraignment of a former aide, Jimi Lawal, by the ICPC in January 2025 over similar allegations of fraud and money laundering.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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