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Again, Court dismisses Abacha family’s N500m suit against FG over Abuja property

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BY ANDREW OROLUA A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit instituted against the Federal Government by the family of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, challenging the revocation of the property of the former Military ruler located in the Maitama District of Abuja. Justice

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Nigeria set to receive Abacha’s loot from Ireland

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

The Federal Government is set to receive another consignment of late General Sani Abacha’s loots as the Republic Ireland said it has reached an agreement with Nigeria to return the late military dictator’s seized funds. Abacha, who was Military leader of Nigeria between 1993 and 1998, embezzled over $1 billion, scattered across different countries of […]

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Buhari’s 75th Birthday: Maryam Abacha And Fati Abdulsalami Abubakar In Aso Rock

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

President Buhari had a surprise birthday party which was organized by the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo led state governors, APC Chieftains, Businessmen, former first ladies at the state house. Other dignitaries who were in attendance to celebrate Buhari’s 75th birthday were Senate President Bukola Saraki, APC National leader Bola Tinubu, Aliko Dangote, former first ladies

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Nigeria, Switzerland, World Bank sign tripartite MOU to return stolen $321m

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2017 0

Nigeria will receive the sum of $321m stolen and stacked in foreign bank account by late Head of State, General Sani Abacha as soon as a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Tuesday by the Federal Government, Switzerland and the World Bank takes effect. A statement signed by Special Adviser to the Attorney General […]

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Switzerland to return seized Abacha loot

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

Switzerland will return to Nigeria about $321m (£239m) of government money looted by former military ruler Sani Abacha, following a memorandum of understanding signed by the two governments . In a statement, the Swiss government said: In accordance with policy on repayment of national assets taken illegally, Switzerland has agreed with Nigeria and the World […]

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We Will Withdraw $380m Abacha Loot If Re-Looted – Swiss Govt

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

Switzerland on Tuesday warned that the $380 million siphoned off by the family of Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, which it agreed to return to Nigeria, will be withdrawn if the funds were re-looted. In sounding the warning, the Swiss authorities said the confiscation order “allows for, among other things, that the funds […]