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Bukola, Gbemi Saraki kick against demolition of library named after their father

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5 years ago

September 29, 2021

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and his sister, Gbemi Saraki, who is Minister of State for Transportation, have kicked against the demolition of an Ilorin library named after their late father.

Named after the late Senate leader, Olusola Saraki, the library sited along Kuntu in the Agbo-Oba area of Ilorin was reportedly destroyed by the Ilorin West Local Government Area, the custodian of the public property.

The former Senate President, said “I just got the news that the major official assignment carried out by the Governor of my state, Kwara, today, is the demolition of an old public library named after my late dad, Dr Olusola Saraki. May Almighty Allah continue to retain a place for Oloye in Aljannah Firdaus.”

Gbemisola also in a tweet stated, “Yet again, today we find that the Governor of Kwara State’s focus is not on building up Kwara, but on demolishing buildings which were owned or named after my late father, the Waziri of Ilorin.

“No matter how many structures are demolished, Baba Saraki’s legacy can never be destroyed, because it lives in the hearts and minds of the great people of Kwara. May Allah continue to guide and protect us all.”

The demolition of the library is coming one year after the Ile Arugbo GRA residence of late Saraki was destroyed by the Kwara State Government.

But Daily Trust reported the Transition Implementation Committee Chairman of Ilorin West, Tosho Abdulgafar, as saying the demolition of the library was approved by the council.

He quoted Tosho as saying in a telephone interview that the action was premised on the complaints of the community that the building has become a hideout for criminal elements.

He said, “The place has been vandalised and it was the community that approached the local government ever before our assumption of office to help repair the facility not to serve as hideout for hoodlums.

“After our discussion with the community, we agreed to turn it to an IT centre. So after the ongoing demolition, the construction will commence immediately for an IT centre to make the place useful for the residents.”

But Tosho could not confirm if the place would retain the Saraki name in honour of the late Turaki of Ilorin.

He said, “Late Saraki is someone we have all benefited from and I don’t think it is bad to name if after him. But if the public wants another thing, it is strictly their choice.” Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Aliyu Saifudeen, told Daily Trust that there was a lot of misinformation on the demolition.

He said, “The property belongs to Ilorin West and it was only named after Saraki. They only want to reconstruct it. It will still be named after him.”

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EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Former Acting AGF’s Assets to FG

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May 13, 2026

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Former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nnabuoku

EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Former Acting AGF’s Assets to FG

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of multibillion-naira assets, bank funds, luxury property and stock investments belonging to former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nnabuoku, to the Federal Government after his conviction for money laundering.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday while granting an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which sought the confiscation of properties and investments identified as proceeds of unlawful activities.

The judge held that forfeiture naturally follows conviction in financial crime cases, especially where the assets were acquired with proceeds traced to illegal activities.

According to Justice Omotosho, allowing the convict to retain the assets after conviction would amount to permitting him to continue benefiting from crime.

“The convict here will not be allowed to enjoy those properties which are being sought to be forfeited. He has been convicted and those properties have been established to emanate from proceeds of illegal activities,” the judge ruled.

The court dismissed objections raised by counsel to the former acting AGF, who argued that the forfeiture proceedings should not continue because an appeal had already been filed against the conviction.

Justice Omotosho, however, clarified that the filing of a notice of appeal does not stop the court from making forfeiture orders, describing confiscation of criminal proceeds as part of the sentencing process.

“Forfeiture in this instance is seen as part of the judgment. In fact, it is similar to the sentencing handed down by the court,” he stated.

EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Former Acting AGF’s Assets to FG

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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Money Laundering Probe

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May 13, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged N500bn Money Laundering Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over an alleged N500 billion money laundering investigation.

Abdullahi was reportedly taken into custody in Abuja on Wednesday and is currently being detained by the anti-graft agency as investigations continue.

According to reports by TheCable, the EFCC is probing alleged financial transactions linked to the massive fraud case, although details of the allegations have not yet been officially disclosed by the commission.

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“I Had a Chef in Prison” — Blord Reveals Experience at Kuje Facility

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May 13, 2026

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“I Had a Chef in Prison” — Blord Reveals Experience at Kuje Facility

Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur and social media personality, Linus Williams, has sparked fresh public debate after revealing details of his time inside the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, describing the facility as relatively comfortable and structured, with what he called “VIP sections” for high-profile inmates.

Blord made the comments during a recent online interview where he discussed his detention experience and reacted to comparisons involving controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse.

Blord claimed that Kuje Correctional Centre has designated VIP sections reserved for influential or high-profile inmates, insisting that conditions in those areas differ from standard cells. According to him, the facility is more organised than commonly assumed, and certain inmates benefit from improved arrangements depending on their status.

He further compared the environment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp, saying parts of the facility felt structured and manageable. He maintained that his placement in what he described as a VIP section shaped his overall experience of detention.

Blord also described his time in custody as unexpectedly comfortable, stating that he had access to basic conveniences and regular meals. He went further to claim that he even had access to personal services, which made his stay feel more relaxed than punitive.

He added that inmates inside the facility engaged in recreational activities such as football and organised games, noting that he interacted freely with other detainees during his stay.