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EFCC Drags Fani-Kayode To Court Over Fake Medical Report

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4 years ago

December 14, 2021

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dragged a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, before a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, over allegations of forging a medical report.

Fani-Kayode was tried before Justice O.O Abike-Fadipe on a 12-count charge which borders on procurement of medical report from one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe with inventory number 00345 dated 11 October 2021.

EFCC alleged that Fani-Kayode on October 11, 2021, in Kubwa, Abuja, conspired with one Dr Ogieva Oziegbe to execute a document titled: MEDICAL REPORT ON Olufemi Fani Kayode 60 YEARS/MALE/HOSP. NO.00345 and purported same to have been issued by Kubwa General Hospital.

The anti-graft commission said that procuring and execution of documents by false pretence is contrary to section 369 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

Appearing before the court, EFCC Counsel, Mr Rotimi Oyedepo, prayed the court to take the defendant’s plea over the allegation.

But the defendant counsel, Mr Wale Balogun opposed EFCC prayer, argued that the defence team has filed an application to challenge the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the matter.

Responding, Mr Oyedepo urged the court to dismiss the application because it was an attempt to frustrate the trial because the defendant was charged with Lagos law and it can only be heard in Lagos jurisdiction.

He emphasised that the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) has addressed various antics about frivolous applications meant to delay the wheel of justice not to succeed to frustrate the trial.

In a counter-reaction, Mr Balogun told the court that the various authorities cited by the prosecution to back up his claims are wrongly interpreted.

He noted that the application is not to challenge the validity of the charge information but the jurisdictions to preside over the matter.

Balogun, however, prayed the court to entertain the application and rule on it before the plea can be taken.

Justice Abike-Fadipe fixed December 17, 2021, following both counsel arguments and submissions to rule on their applications.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.