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Fubara: Supreme Court reacts to photo of Justice Agim with Wike

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports of judiciary manipulation after Justice Emmanuel Agim was photographed with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike at the University of Calabar’s convocation ceremony.

The picture had sparked criticism from political observers, especially given Justice Agim’s recent ruling against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the Rivers State House of Assembly case.

However, in a statement issued on Monday, Akande Festus, the Supreme Court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event as an honouree and alumnus, and also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law from the university.

Festus emphasized that Justice Agim’s participation was entirely independent, not representing any government ministry or department.

Festus stated, “In light of the reports circulating on social media and other news platforms, we wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attendance of Hon. Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at the convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar on Saturday, 22nd March 2025.

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“It has come to our attention that misleading information has emerged, suggesting that Hon. Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to the ceremony. We hereby dispel this false narrative.

“He was recognised for his significant contributions to the legal profession, which reflect his commitment to justice, integrity, and the rule of law, serving as a model for aspiring legal professionals and students alike.”

Festus further explained that truly Justice Agim was initially scheduled to attend the burial ceremony of Justice Stanley Alagoa in Bayelsa State alongside other Supreme Court Justices, but he sought permission to attend the University of Calabar convocation instead.

“Any insinuation to the contrary is not only inaccurate but undermines the judicial independence that is crucial to our democracy.

“We encourage the public and media to verify information through credible sources before sharing or publishing, to prevent the spread of misinformation,” the statement read.

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Over 100 suspects arrested in Abuja Ponzi Scheme Academy raid

No fewer than 133 suspects were arrested on Monday by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who busted a Ponzi Scheme Academy located in the Gwagwalada area of the nation’s capital.

According to the anti-graft agency, the academy, identified as Q University also known as Q-Net is in the business of recruiting “gullible young Nigerians” who would be trained for the scheme.

The ‘trained’ young Nigerians are also expected to train and recruit more gullible citizens into the scheme with the promise of getting unrealistic profit returns.

Dele Oyewale, the spokesman of the anti-graft agency, explained that the suspects are enrolled on a training codenamed: “Special Training for New Generation Billionaires”.

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He said they are brainwashed to believe that they would graduate into the league of billionaires, adding that they were subsequently arrested acting upon credible intelligence.

“They got into the training by obtaining a form the promoters called ‘Independent Representative Application Form’ with promotional slogans such as: “I’m a Champion” “I’m Unstoppable”, “I’m Infinity”, among others”, he said.

The EFCC spokesman disclosed that the operation was carried out in conjunction with officers and men of the 176 Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army.

He listed items recovered from the suspects as phones, computers and other electronic gadgets, adding that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Over 100 suspects arrested in Abuja Ponzi Scheme Academy raid