: The #FBI is searching for Brandon James Thomas, who is #wanted for his role in a Covid fraud scheme. Thomas is one of eleven individuals who were federally indicted this week for submitting false loan applications and receiving nearly $2.3 million in fraudulent Covid proceeds. If you have information on his whereabouts, call 1-800-CALL FBI.

Court Sets February 26 Judgment Date in NDLEA’s Asset Disclosure Case Against Abba Kyari

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled February 26, 2026, to deliver judgment in the NDLEA’s case against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his brothers, who face a 23-count charge involving alleged non-disclosure of assets and money laundering. The NDLEA claims Kyari illegally concealed ownership of 14 properties and large sums of money traced to him. After hearing final arguments, Justice James Omotosho ruled that a prima facie case had been established, prompting Kyari to defend himself. He denied owning several properties and said some belonged to his late father. His brothers opted not to call witnesses. Kyari is also facing a separate NDLEA trial over alleged cocaine-related offences.

EXCLUSIVE: Abuja Woman Detained After Rejecting Sexual Advances From Ubulu-Uku Prime Minister, Rights Group Alleges Police Complicity

A woman identified as Hajia Ngozi is reportedly being detained at Garki Police Station in Abuja after rejecting alleged sexual advances from Hon. Asika James Onwordi, the Traditional Prime Minister of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom in Delta State. According to voice notes and information obtained by SaharaReporters, Onwordi allegedly offered her ₦5 million to procure explicit recordings of other women, a request she declined as a married woman. The refusal reportedly led to intimidation, physical assault, seizure of her phone, and her eventual arrest under the alleged influence of the politician. Despite accusations of harassment and coercion, police officers detained Ngozi instead of the official. Rights group RULAAC has petitioned the Nigeria Police Complaint Response Unit, describing her detention as unlawful and a misuse of police powers, while calling for her immediate release and a full investigation into the conduct of both the officers and Onwordi.


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#PoliceAbuse #SexualHarassment #HumanRights

This week,
#FBILosAngeles
released a newly obtained photograph of #FBI Top Ten Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The photo is believed to have been taken in Mexico during the summer of 2025.

Wedding is #wanted for allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation and orchestrating multiple murders in furtherance of drug crimes. The U.S. is offering a #reward of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction.

Court Rejects Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman’s No-Case Submission in ₦33.8bn Fraud Trial, Orders Defence

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed former Power Minister Saleh Mamman’s no-case submission in the ₦33.8billion fraud case filed by the EFCC. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case after presenting 17 witnesses and 43 exhibits linking Mamman to the alleged diversion of funds meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydropower projects. The court held that the evidence was strong enough to require the ex-minister to enter a defence. The case was adjourned to February 23, 2026.

Court Adjourns Hearing on Nnamdi Kanu’s Request for Transfer From Sokoto Prison to January 27

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of Nnamdi Kanu’s application seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a facility nearer to the FCT. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the case to January 27, 2026, directing that the Correctional Service and prosecution be notified. Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges, argues that his distant detention location hinders effective legal consultation and obstructs his appeal process. His legal team maintains that relocating him to Kuje, Keffi, or any facility within the court’s jurisdiction is essential for fair defence.

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Nnamdi Kanu Asks Court to Move Him From Sokoto Prison, Cites Hardship Blocking His Appeal

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, recently sentenced to life imprisonment, has filed a fresh motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja requesting his transfer from the Sokoto Custodial Centre. Kanu argued that being detained over 700 kilometres away from Abuja makes it impossible for him to effectively prepare and pursue his appeal, describing the situation as a violation of his constitutional rights.
His motion—personally signed—was presented by his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, who urged the court to hear the case in Kanu’s absence. However, Justice James Omotosho rejected Emmanuel’s appearance, ruling that he could not represent the convict because he is not a lawyer.
Kanu asked to be moved to a facility within Abuja’s jurisdiction or to a closer correctional centre such as Suleja or Keffi. The court adjourned the hearing to 8 December 2025, advising Kanu to hire legal counsel. The judge also cautioned the public against misinterpreting court processes regarding appeal documentation.

Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid to Leave Sokoto Prison, Says Brother Cannot Represent Him

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fresh attempt by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to challenge his placement in Sokoto prison. His younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, appeared before the court to move a motion seeking Kanu’s transfer to Abuja, arguing it would allow him to properly pursue his appeal.
However, Justice James Omotosho refused to hear the motion, stating that Emmanuel could not represent the convict because he is not a lawyer. The judge ruled that only a legal practitioner can move such an application on behalf of a sentenced person.
Kanu was recently handed multiple prison terms, including life imprisonment, for terrorism-related offences. His sentencing continues to spark national debate, with analysts urging dialogue to address tensions in the southeast.

Trial of Ex-Acting Accountant-General Nwabuoku Stalled as Defence Counsel Fails to Appear in N868m Fraud Case

The trial of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, was on Thursday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja after his lead counsel, Norrison Quakers (SAN), failed to appear. Nwabuoku faces an amended nine-count charge filed by the EFCC, alleging money laundering and diversion of N868.4 million during his tenure as Director of Finance at the Ministry of Defence. Despite opposition from the prosecution, Justice James Omotosho granted an adjournment “in the interest of justice,” shifting the trial to February 2, 2026. The court had earlier ruled that Nwabuoku must enter his defence after dismissing his no-case submission.

EFCC Files Appeal Against Release of 27 Properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, which ordered the release of twenty-seven houses to James Ibechukwu Okoye and his company.

In the Notice of Appeal filed at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, the Commission expressed dissatisfaction with the decision of the trial court, which was delivered on October 31, 2025.
EFCC counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, sought two orders from the Court of Appeal, which include:

Staying the execution of the judgment of the trial court pending the hearing and determination of the appeal; and
Such further or other orders as the court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.

House Oversight Launches Probe Into Gov. Tim Walz Over Nearly $1B Minnesota COVID Aid Fraud Scandal




The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer, has opened a new investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over what federal prosecutors call the largest COVID-19 relief fraud scheme in U.S. history. Nearly $1 billion meant for feeding low-income children was allegedly diverted through the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, with at least $300 million already tied to criminal charges involving 78 defendants.

Comer says Walz ignored early warnings from whistleblowers and allowed widespread fraud to flourish, even as employees of the Minnesota Department of Human Services accuse the administration of retaliation and suppressing audit findings. The Treasury Department has also launched an investigation into claims that some stolen funds may have been funneled to the terrorist group al-Shabaab, though no terrorism charges have been filed.

Walz denies negligence, insisting criminals are being prosecuted and warning against unfairly targeting Minnesota’s Somali community. The scandal has triggered national scrutiny, intensified political tensions, and raised concerns about the handling of pandemic relief funds across multiple agencies.

BREAKING: The Senate is now weighing IMPEACHMENT proceedings against far-Left activist judge James Boasberg — THIS WEEK — after he refused to testify.

About time. If a federal judge thinks he’s above oversight, that’s a problem. If he refuses to answer for rulings that have reshaped national security and immigration policy, that’s an even bigger problem. These rogue judges can’t be allowed to sabotage the country from the bench.

From Fox News:

• Boasberg and Judge Deborah Boardman refused to testify at a Senate hearing titled “Impeachment: Holding Rogue Judges Accountable.”
• Boasberg has sparked a firestorm with rulings that repeatedly handcuffed the Trump administration — including blocking the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans.
• Lawmakers are also questioning his apparent role in “Arctic Frost,” the FBI program that allegedly tracked communications of multiple Republican members of Congress.
• Boardman is also in the spotlight for blocking reforms to birthright citizenship.

The Senate’s next move could reshape the entire judiciary. And for the first time in a long time, activist judges might finally be held accountable.

Court Debunks Assassination Rumour on Judge Who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu — Labels Viral Claims ‘Fake News’


The Federal High Court has firmly denied a viral report alleging that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt days after sentencing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment.

The rumour, circulated by a Facebook blogger, claimed the judge was attacked and rushed to the hospital. However, in an official statement on Sunday, Chief Registrar Sulaiman Hassan described the story as completely false, unfounded, and designed to mislead Nigerians.

The statement, titled “Rebuttal to False Publication by ‘Celebrity Blogger’ on the Alleged Assassination Attempt on Justice James Omotosho”, urged the public to disregard the report and refrain from spreading misinformation.

“We firmly and unequivocally declare that the said report is completely false,” the court stated.
“The public is advised to treat this publication as fake news.”

Hassan expressed concern over the motive behind the fabrication, noting that such claims could spark panic and undermine confidence in the judiciary. He called on security agencies to investigate and prosecute those behind the malicious publication under cybercrime and defamation laws.

BACKGROUND ON THE CASE
Justice Omotosho had on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on terrorism charges. While several counts carried the death penalty, the judge opted for leniency, saying:

“As a Christian, I chose to be merciful.”

Kanu received life sentences on multiple counts, with additional terms running concurrently. The court also ordered his transfer to protective custody outside Kuje Prison and restricted his access to digital devices.

The judge further ruled that Kanu’s seized radio transmitter be forfeited to the Federal Government, with DSS allowed to pursue forfeiture of additional exhibits.

Describing the IPOB leader as “unruly” and “not remorseful,” Justice Omotosho maintained that the defendant still demonstrated “a tendency of violence.”

Nnamdi Kanu moved from DSS detention to Sokoto prison.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been transferred to a maximum-security correctional facility in Sokoto State following his sentencing to life imprisonment on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment convicting Kanu on multiple terrorism-related charges. He was immediately remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service, ending his years-long detention at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja.

His Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor confirmed the development on Social Media.

He wrote; “MAZI NNAMDI KANU has just been moved from DSS Abuja to the correctional facility (prison) in Sokoto; so far away from his lawyers, family, loved ones and well wishers.”

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja did indeed dismiss a fresh bail application from Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, November 20, 2025. This ruling preceded the court's subsequent decision to convict the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader on terrorism charges.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on all the offences contained in the seven-count terrorism charge.

Justice James Omotosho, in his ongoing judgment in Kanu’s trial, found him guilty on all the counts in the charge being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Justice Omotosho held that the prosecution led sufficient credible evidence to establish its case against Kanu.

The judge said the court has no option than to believe the evidence as led by the prosecution since the defendant failed to enter his defence, but chose to gamble by resting his case on that of the prosecution.

Justice Omotosho is still reading the remaining part of the judgment.

UK Jails Four Nigerians, Six Others for £240,000 Phone-Robbery Rampage.

A Kingston Crown Court in the United Kingdom has sentenced four Nigerians and six other members of a violent phone-robbery syndicate to a combined 55 years in prison for a series of coordinated attacks on mobile phone stores across London.

According to a statement released by the UK Metropolitan Police, the group identified as David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, David Okewole, James Adodo, Robert Hills, Nelson Joel, Michael Babo, Mushtakim Miah, and Laville Bloise carried out 13 robberies between September and November 2024.

The syndicate primarily targeted EE stores, using threats of violence to force staff to unlock secure stock rooms before escaping with high-value smartphones and electronic devices worth £240,000.

Court Fixes 20 November for Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 20 November for judgment in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over allegations of terrorism.

Justice James Omotosho scheduled the judgment date on Friday after foreclosing Kanu’s defence, following the IPOB leader’s continued refusal to open his defence on the grounds that the charges against him were filed under a repealed law.

“This court has given the defendant the opportunity required under Section 36 of the Constitution, and I will not allow this to continue,” the judge said, ruling that Kanu had effectively waived his right to defence.

Earlier on Friday, the court gave Kanu about one hour to file the documents he claimed he required, but the situation remained unchanged.

The development comes after several adjournments in the past month, during which Kanu who disengaged his legal team and opted to represent himself maintained that there was “no valid charge” against him.

The Nigerian government has been prosecuting Kanu on seven terrorism-related charges since 2015, linked to his alleged secessionist campaign for an independent Biafran state. He has consistently denied all wrongdoing.

The prosecution closed its case in June after calling five witnesses. Kanu’s subsequent no-case submission was dismissed in September, with the court ruling that he had a case to answer.

Despite being urged by the judge to prepare for his defence, Kanu insisted that the charges were invalid because they were based on a repealed version of the terrorism law.

He told the court he needed to consult with his legal consultants Nnaemeka Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor, Maxwell Okpara and Mandela Umegborogu before proceeding, but the court ultimately foreclosed the defence after repeated delays.

The judgment is now scheduled for 20 November.