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N400m Fraud: You Are Guilty—Court Tells Metuh

By Adedapo Adesanya
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, February 24, sentenced a former National Publicity Secretary of the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Olisa Metuh, to seven years imprisonment on corruption charges.
Delivering the verdict after a six-hour sitting, Justice Okon Abang convicted Mr Metuh on all the seven count charges, including the fraudulent receipt of N400 million from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in November 2014 and use of the money for political activities.
The jail term followed his activities ahead of the 2015 presidential election which his party, the PDP lost to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Metuh was also convicted for using the money for personal use as he transacted a cash equivalent of $2 million without going through a financial institution.
The sitting judge agreed with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which proved that the transaction violated the anti-money laundering law which states that the maximum cash transaction an individual can undertake outside a financial institution is N5 million.
Justice Abang then sentenced Mr Metuh to seven years imprisonment for counts 1, 2, 4 and 7; five years imprisonment in respect of count 3; and three years in respect of counts 5 and 6.
He, however, ruled that the sentences shall run concurrently which implied that he would only spend the highest number of years of jail term, which is seven, in prison.
The court also directed the convict to pay the sum of N375 million to the federal government and asked his company, Destra Investments, to also pay N25 million to the federal government.
He further ordered that the accounts of Destra Investments in Diamond Bank and Asset Resource Management to be closed and their funds forfeited to the federal government.
Justice Abang said they ought to have known that the sum of N400 million paid to them formed part of the proceeds of the unlawful activity of the former NSA boss because they had no form of a contract with the ONSA.
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FG Declares Tuesday July 15 as Public Holiday for Buhari

By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, this is furtherance with the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday.
The Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who declared the public holiday on behalf of the federal government, following the approval of President Tinubu, said the work-free day was a mark of respect for the late President’s service to the nation, his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, and his enduring legacy in governance and national development.
“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation. This public holiday provides an opportunity for all Nigerians to reflect on his life, leadership, and the values he upheld,” the Minister said.
He urged citizens to use the day to honour the memory of the deceased by promoting peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, in line with his vision for a prosperous and united Nigeria.
The national flags are to fly at half mast for the seven days of mourning period from Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Earlier, the Governor of Katsina State, Mr Dikko Radda, announced the burial arrangements for the late Nigerian leader who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a hospital in London at the age of 82.
At a press briefing on Monday, the Katsina Governor said following consultations with the late president’s family and close associates in London, it has been agreed that the remains of Mr Buhari would arrive in Katsina on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, by noon.
He disclosed that the burial would take place in Daura, the hometown of the late president, by 2 pm on the same day.
Mr Radda expressed deep condolences on behalf of himself, the state government, and the people of Katsina State, to the family of the late President and all Nigerians mourning the loss of a national icon.
The remains of the late Nigerian former president would be released once the documentations were perfected and will his remains will be brought to Nigeria.
Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, earlier on Monday arrived in London, the United Kingdom, to receive the body of the late former president.
The late Buhari, who hailed from Daura, Katsina State, in Nigeria’s North-West zone previously served as the country’s military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985. He was elected in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019 and he was succeeded by President Bola Tinubu.
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Buhari’s Funeral Postponed to Tuesday

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been moved to Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
The late Nigerian leader was earlier planned to be buried today, Monday, July 14, 2025, after his demise on Sunday evening.
Mr Buhari, who governed Nigeria as a civilian president from 2015 to 2023, died at about 4:30 pm in a London clinic on Sunday after an undisclosed illness.
He remains were earlier scheduled to be moved back to the country from the United Kingdom today, but the latest information suggests his corpse will arrive in Nigeria tomorrow.
In a notice this afternoon, it was disclosed that his body would be laid to rest in his hometown in Duara, Katsina State on Tuesday.
“The body of the late President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to arrive in Katsina at 12:00 noon tomorrow, with funeral according to Islamic rites scheduled to take place in his hometown of Daura by 2:00 pm on the same day,” the new announcement said.
Yesterday, President Bola Tinubu directed the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, and his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, to travel to the UK to bring the remains of his predecessor back home for a state burial.
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Buhari Was a Man of Integrity, Compassion—Abdullahi Gaya

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A non-executive director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, has condoled Nigerians on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Mr Gaya, who doubles as a non-executive director of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO), described the late Nigerian leader as a rare patriot who prioritised the nation’s well-being, standing firm through turbulent times with quiet strength, integrity, and a strong belief in Nigeria’s potential.
In a statement signed by Ibrahim Umar, he noted that Mr Buhari championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interests
According to him, the immediate past president of Nigeria lived a fulfilled life and was audacious, prudent, contented, strong-willed and compassionate.
“President Buhari was a man who valued his integrity and couldn’t hide his feelings. He was jocular and could make anyone smile even in difficult situations, Mr Gaya stated, praying for divine comfort and solace for the family during this difficult time.
He joined Nigerians in mourning the loss of the late President, offering prayers that Almighty Allah grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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