Tag: Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha not a thief, says wife Maryam
Maryam Abacha insists her husband, Sani Abacha was not a thief, as she agonised over the abandonment of the family…
Maltreatment of Nigerians in China: Why I like Sani Abacha – Fani-Kayode
Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed reason he liked late Nigeria's despotic leader, Gen. Sani Abacha, in view of the maltreatment…
Abacha’s loot: Nigeria Govt breaks silence
Nigeria's Federal Government has rubbished allegation that the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration plans to hand about $100 million the American…
Xenophobia: What Abacha, IBB, OBJ would have done
Controversial former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed what the late despotic Nigerian ruler, General Sani Abacha, General Ibrahim…
FLASHBACK: Babangida deliberately left Abacha behind – Abiola
By the time the late Chief MKO Abiola was fighting to retrieve his electoral mandate in the 12 June, 1993…
Swiss govt to return $321m stolen by Abacha to Nigeria
Switzerland will return to Nigeria around 321 million dollars in assets seized from the family of former military ruler Sani…
Abacha Loot: World Bank replies SERAP asks for more time
The World Bank Access to Information Committee has asked for more time to reach a decision on the appeal lodged…
No More Dasukigate: Osinbajo says Abacha loot will be put to good use
inbajo The Federal Government has welcomed an offer of the Swiss government to return $321m stolen funds from Nigeria under…
Looted Funds: Nigerians bless Abacha
Eromosele Ebhomele In what can be described as a rarity, Nigerians popular for their stern stance especially against public office…
FG discloses what’s left of Abacha’s loot
The Accountant-General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, on Thursday reported to the National Economic Council (NEC) that the balance…
Nasarawa United end Kano Pillars’ 12-year unbeaten home record
Nasarawa United Football Club of Lafia on Sunday ended Kano Pillars’ 12-year unbeaten home record at the Sani Abacha Stadium…
Italy probes $533mn bribe to Nigerian officials, politicians
On a day that Nigeria marked its 54th independence anniversary, Italian prosecutors were busy combing the books of state-backed firm…
US wins control of Abacha’s $480m loot
The United States Justice Department said Thursday it had won legal control of nearly a half-billion dollars worth of corrupt…
Abacha’s son faces fresh Swiss trial
Abba Abacha, the son of Nigeria’s former dictator Sani Abacha, will face a new trial in Switzerland starting July 4…
Al-Mustapha, Sofolahan Deserve To Die —Lawyers, Activists
Nigerians, especially human rights activists and lawyers have reacted to the death sentence passed on Major Hamza Al-Mustapha and Mr.…
Al-Mustapha: Drama In Court Over 2002 Verdict
In continuation of the cross-examination of Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, the former CSO to the late General Sani Abacha this morning,…
Al-Mustapha: Abacha Survived 4 Coups
The former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the late Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, who…
Abacha’s Son Is Kano CPC Gov Candidate
Son of former Head of state, General Sani Abacha, Mohammed, has clinched the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, governorship ticket…
Cooreman: How Kaduna Tamed Enyimba
Maurice Cooreman, coach of Kaduna United said hardwork and determination got his team victory over the fiery Enyimba International in…
IBB Misfires Again
Former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has misfired again. Babangida, also known as IBB, claimed in an interview he…
Kano Stakeholders Move Against Jonathan
Kano political stakeholders in Kano have joined the league of those kicking against the 2011 presidential ambition of President Goodluck…
Abiola: Lagos AC Blasts IBB
The Lagos State chapter of the Action Congress has described the statement credited to former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, calling…
Fire Razes Christ EmbassyEmbassy
A late evening fire razed the zonal headquarters of the Christ Embassy church in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, on Monday.…