• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Umpirenews | Latest News, Politics, Breaking News, Nigeria and African history
Advertisement
  • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Columns
No Result
View All Result
  • National
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Columns
No Result
View All Result
Umpirenews | Latest News, Politics, Breaking News, Nigeria and African history
No Result
View All Result

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of ₦1.37bn Diverted Funds Under El-Rufai

Emmanuel Ademola by Emmanuel Ademola
March 5, 2025
in National, News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
A A
0
Court
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsappShare on EmailShare on Telegram

A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has ordered the temporary forfeiture of ₦1.37 billion that was purportedly

transferred from the state government’s finances into a private account under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s

administration.

The court similarly adjourned the case to April 8, 2025.

The funds that were released for a failed light rail project in Kaduna State during the previous administration are said

to have been redirected into an account owned by Indo Kaduna Marts JV Nigeria Limited.

After the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed an ex parte motion with

the court and linked the misappropriated funds to a private bank account, the presiding judge, Justice H. Buhari,

issued the forfeiture judgement on February 28, 2025.

In order to prevent the aforementioned movable property from being permanently forfeited to the Federal

Government, the judge further ordered ICPC to issue a notice in two national newspapers requesting that anybody

with an interest in the property—whether human, legal, or artificial—provide justification in court.

You may also like: Godswill Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations by Senator Natasha

In order to recover the funds, ICPC filed an ex parte application with the Federal High Court on February 14, 2025. The

commission contended that the El-Rufai administration never carried out the light rail project, depriving the people of

Kaduna State of the advantages of the rail transportation system for which the budget was intended.

In the ex parte application filed by its lawyer, E.O Akponimisingha, on February 28, ICPC alleged that the Kaduna State

Government officials diverted the money through the Indo Kaduna MRTS JV Nig Limited, a joint venture entity set up

in 2016 by the state government and Indian businesspeople.

While ruling on ICPC’s application, the judge ordered the interim forfeiture of the money, and also directed the

Commission to publish a notice in any two national newspapers, requesting any person with interest in the property to

present their claim and show cause in court why the asset should not be permanently forfeited to the federal

government.

The case has been adjourned to April 8, 2025, for interested people who may want to claim the money to make their case before the court.

Tags: KadunanigeriapoliticsTinubu
Emmanuel Ademola

Emmanuel Ademola

Ademola Emmanuel Akadiri is a trained and registered journalist with expertise in political public relations, political branding, media relations, crisis communication, government and media relations. He currently holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication.

Related Posts

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules
National

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules

13 hours ago
Abuja hospital denies charging late Senator in dollars
National

Abuja hospital denies charging late Senator in dollars

14 hours ago
Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State
Economy

Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State

14 hours ago
Nigerian Navy discovers 70 illegal modular refineries, seizes 411,000 litres of stolen crude
National

Nigeria navy deactivates illegal refining sites, reins litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers state

15 hours ago

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

NATIONS NEWS

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules
National

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules

13 hours ago
Abuja hospital denies charging late Senator in dollars
National

Abuja hospital denies charging late Senator in dollars

14 hours ago
Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State
Economy

Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State

14 hours ago
Nigerian Navy discovers 70 illegal modular refineries, seizes 411,000 litres of stolen crude
National

Nigeria navy deactivates illegal refining sites, reins litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers state

15 hours ago
I remain a PDP member, no plans to defect – Ugochinyere
National

I remain a PDP member, no plans to defect – Ugochinyere

2 days ago
Breaking News: Former vice president Atiku Abubakar resigns from PDP
National

Sowore’s arrest `shameful abuse of powerʼ — Atiku Abubakar

2 days ago

POLITICS

PDP must expel Wike, Ortom, others, for anti-party activities — Lamido

PDP must expel Wike, Ortom, others, for anti-party activities — Lamido

14 hours ago
Coalition’s ADC takes over of PDP structures in North East

Zamfara: ADC call on President Tinubu to retrieve N56m tax collected by bandits

14 hours ago
Peter Obi, El-Rufai Granted Waiver Ahead 2027 Election

APC’s plan to divide ADC into factions won’t work – Ganduje’s ex-aide

6 days ago
Usani Usani Quits APC, Joins ADC as South-South Leader

Usani Usani Quits APC, Joins ADC as South-South Leader

1 week ago
2027: Why Peter Obi may return to PDP

Enugu PDP Stakeholders Reject Defection Rumors, Reaffirm Party Loyalty

1 week ago
Imoke, Usani Back ADC Coalition in Cross River Power Bid

Imoke, Usani Back ADC Coalition in Cross River Power Bid

1 week ago

YOUR ECONOMY

Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State
Economy

Largest shea butter refinery in Africa begins operation in Niger State

14 hours ago
Afreximbank signs $4bn refinancing loan for Dangote refinery
Economy

Afreximbank signs $4bn refinancing loan for Dangote refinery

5 days ago
High Interest Rate Tops Business Constraints in Nigeria
Economy

High Interest Rate Tops Business Constraints in Nigeria

2 weeks ago
Naira depreciates against dollar twice in one week
Economy

Naira depreciates against dollar twice in one week

3 weeks ago
Dangote Refinery Drops Pump Prices Again with a Price Range between 875 and ₦905 Nationwide
Economy

Dangote Refinery Targets 700,000 BPD Capacity by Year-End

3 weeks ago
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N833bn as Dangote, BUA Lead Rally
Economy

Nigerian Stock Market Gains N833bn as Dangote, BUA Lead Rally

3 weeks ago

E & P

Inter Milan Target Ademola Lookman in €40m Transfer Bid
Sports

Arsenal Legend Backs Move for Lookman Amid Transfer Talks

by Steven Atogi
4 days ago
0

The campaign for Arsenal to sign Ademola Lookman continues to gain momentum as Ian Wright openly backs the potential deal....

Rivers swan congratulates d’tigress, urge RSG to build more basketball courts

Rivers swan congratulates d’tigress, urge RSG to build more basketball courts

4 days ago
Breaking News: Hansi Flick interested in signing Ademola Lookman to Barcelona 

Ademola Lookman submits transfer for possible exit from Atalanta

6 days ago
NNPCL GMD Ojulari not forced to resign — Presidency

NNPCL GMD Ojulari not forced to resign — Presidency

6 days ago
Super Falcons Receive OON Honour, $100K, and Apartments for WAFCON 2024 Win

Super Falcons Receive OON Honour, $100K, and Apartments for WAFCON 2024 Win

2 weeks ago
NPFL Set to Kick-Off 2025/2026 Season Aug. 22

NPFL Set to Kick-Off 2025/2026 Season Aug. 22

2 weeks ago

YOUR THOUGHT & HISTORY

Tribute to Old Port Harcourt Boy (Peter Rufai)
Columns

Tribute to Old Port Harcourt Boy (Peter Rufai)

by Tammy Opoki
3 weeks ago
A Democracy Strained: Buhari’s Human Rights Record and the Repression of Dissent
Columns

A Democracy Strained: Buhari’s Human Rights Record and the Repression of Dissent

by Odini Brains
4 weeks ago
El-Rufai Plans New Party as ADC Backup Against APC Interference
Columns

The Shadow Strategist: El-Rufai, the Illusion of Power, and 2027’s Looming Reckoning

by Odini Brains
1 month ago
Columns

Kidnapped, Silenced, Vindicated: The Full Impact of Kanu’s Judgment

by Odini Brains
1 month ago
The Emerging Kogi: Economic Growth Impact Transforming Better Reality
Columns

The Emerging Kogi: Economic Growth Impact Transforming Better Reality

by Kiikpoye Karibo
2 months ago

Who we are

Umpirenews | Latest News, Politics, Breaking News, Nigeria and African history

Welcome to Umpire News, your go-to online newspaper dedicated to broadening perspectives and expanding the horizons of our numerous readers. Read more

Browse by Category

  • Columns
  • Economy
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • International
  • National
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Trends

Recent News

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules

FG call on US to engage Nigerians on new visa rules

August 9, 2025
PDP must expel Wike, Ortom, others, for anti-party activities — Lamido

PDP must expel Wike, Ortom, others, for anti-party activities — Lamido

August 9, 2025
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy & Policy

© 2024 Copyright Umpirenews. All rights reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Columns

© 2024 Copyright Umpirenews. All rights reserved

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
🤑Join & Get Our Easter Gifts 🤑

Enter your NAME & Email NOW!!

Be among the 1st 100 lucky WINNERS to win our Amazing GIFTs this Easter Period as you READ our Daily hot NEWs & make meaningful comments and follow us on our social media handles.

Name
Enter your email address