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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summons against immediate past Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, to attend court and answer to a fresh 16-count charge pending against him.  Bello is to attend court on October 24 in response to the summons and for his arraignment along with two other defendants.  Justice Maryanne Anenih issued …

Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted former Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, bail to the tune of 150 million Naira and two Sureties in like sum.   The two sureties must be residents in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with their house addresses verified by the registrar of the court. The judge …

Pras Michel, a member of the iconic 1990s group The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit against bandmate Lauryn Hill, accusing her of fraud and breach of contract following the cancellation of their 2023 reunion tour   . The complaint, filed Tuesday, October 1, in Manhattan’s Southern District, alleges that Hill mismanaged the group’s finances and attempted to “usurp control” of …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Darius Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, in connection with an alleged fraud involving N9.3 billion.    Sources indicate that Ishaku is currently in custody at the EFCC office in Abuja. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest but did not provide additional details.   The commission has filed a …

Caroline Ellison has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which has been described as one of biggest financial frauds in US history. Ellison, 29, was a top executive at the firm and is also the ex-girlfriend of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in …