Alleged Illegal Arms Possession: Court Grants Ex-Governor Suswam N500m Bail

Alleged Illegal Arms Possession: Court Grants Ex-Governor Suswam N500m Bail

former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, who was arraigned by the Federal Government has been granted bail in the sum of N500 million and one surety in like sum. He was granted bail on Friday, after the Federal Government arraigned him on a fresh three-count charge, bordering on illegal possession of firearms and money laundering before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial judge Justice Babatunde Quadiri said the surety, who must be…

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President signs order to freeze graft suspects assets

President signs order to freeze graft suspects assets

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday  signed an executive order to freeze assets of individuals with corruption cases. Executive Order No. 6 of 2018 “on the Preservation of Assets connected with serious corruption and other relevant offences” was signed at a short ceremony in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Buhari, there is a very strong link between corruption and peace and security of the country. He said: “I am delighted to welcome…

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