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Judgment Day: Court Orders Permanent Forfeiture Of Private Jet Tied To NNPCL Scandal.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering connected to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Justice Emeka Nwite gave the ruling on Monday following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The aircraft, bearing serial number 258553 and registration number 5N-AMK, was ordered forfeited to the Federal Government after the court found insufficient evidence to prove the lawful origin of funds used for its purchase.

The judge held that Valiente Jet Limited, a company linked to Abdulsalam Mustapha Kachallah, failed to establish that the money used in acquiring the jet was legitimately sourced.

He further noted that the involvement of a Bureau De Change operator, who allegedly denied knowledge of the transaction, raised further suspicion about the deal.

The court had earlier granted an interim forfeiture order on November 13, 2025, directing the EFCC to publish the order to allow interested parties to contest it. Valiente Jet Limited later filed affidavits opposing the forfeiture.

In an affidavit, EFCC investigator Aminu Abdullahi linked Kachallah to conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, and money laundering. He alleged that contracts worth over $114m and ₦23.1bn were awarded in 2021 under the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

The EFCC further alleged that Kachallah, who served on the project steering committee and chaired the Borno State Rural Electrification Board, exploited his position to influence contract awards and share privileged bidding information with China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) in exchange for financial benefits.

According to the commission, CMEC was later awarded contracts worth over $52m and ₦20.2bn, with funds allegedly routed through Afuwa Integrated Services Limited under the guise of subcontracting arrangements.

The agency also alleged that $2.07m was transferred into the company’s account on Kachallah’s instruction, with forged invoices used to disguise the transactions as legitimate consultancy services.

Investigators claimed the funds were eventually moved to Brazil to purchase the aircraft, which was later registered under Valiente Jet Limited.

During the hearing, Kachallah’s lawyer, M.E. Oru (SAN), argued that his client was not directly tied to the companies involved and challenged some of the EFCC’s documents. However, EFCC counsel Iheanacho Ekele (SAN) insisted that courts can lift the corporate veil in cases involving fraud.

After reviewing arguments from both sides, Justice Nwite ruled that the evidence supported a final forfeiture of the aircraft, ordering it permanently seized by the Federal Government.

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The Mavin Love Secret Exposed! How Johnny Drille Pulled Off The Ultimate Office Romance!.

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  • Mavin Records Love Story: Nigerian singer Johnny Drille has shared details about how his romance with Rima Tahini blossomed behind the scenes while she served as a music executive at Mavin Records.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Keeping It Under Wraps: In an interview with Music Moments, Drille credited label founder Don Jazzy for providing the environment where they met in late 2018, noting the immense effort it took to keep their relationship hidden for five years.

    • Secret Marriage and Public Reveal: Although fans only learned of their relationship in July 2023, the couple had already tied the knot more than a year prior.

    • Growing Family: Following their surprise public confirmation, the couple has since welcomed their first child, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro.

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‘I Have Seen Blood!’: VeryDarkMan Fires Back At Haters Over Shocking NBA Conference Invitation!

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  • Addressing NBA Critics: Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has fired back at critics questioning his presence as a panelist at the ongoing 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Focus on Real-World Insecurity: Speaking during a session on violence and insecurity titled “Unknown Known Gunmen,” VDM clarified that he was not invited to lecture lawyers on the law, but rather to share firsthand accounts of insecurity—emphasizing that even members of the judiciary are now targets.

    • Highlighting Vulnerable Professionals: Pointing to recent high-profile incidents, such as the abduction of a judge traveling between Sokoto and Kebbi, he argued that insecurity has deeply penetrated the legal profession and cannot be addressed through courtroom procedures alone.

    • Critique of Media and Firsthand Accounts: VDM criticized the media for what he perceived as lagging coverage of violent attacks, sharing that his perspective is shaped by witnessing severe tragedies firsthand, including responses to violence in Yelwata and bombings in Borno.

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‘No More Excuses!’: Minister Umahi Descends On Deplorable Benin-Asaba Route In High-Stakes Visit!

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  • Urgent On-Site Inspection: Minister of Works, David Umahi, has scheduled an inspection of the troubled Benin-Asaba highway following intense public frustration over worsening gridlock and deteriorating road conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Multistakeholder Assessment: Announced during the flag-off ceremony for the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road dualisation and detailed by his media aide Francis Nwaze, the visit will bring together ministry officials, independent engineers, project contractors, and Edo State government representatives.

    • Concession and Contractor Concerns: Umahi attributed part of the crisis to private-sector concession efforts, noting that the handling company stripped over 30 kilometres of asphalt without finishing the rehabilitation work, leaving motorists stranded in heavy traffic.

    • Critical Regional Artery: The Benin-Asaba route serves as a vital economic corridor connecting Edo and Delta states, heavily relied upon by thousands of travelers moving between the South-South and other regions of the country.

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