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List of N213.2bn worth of properties court ordered Malami to forfeit to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties with an estimated value of N213.2 billion to the Federal Government, following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order after an ex parte motion filed by EFCC counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN. The properties are those under investigation and are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN.
The affected properties are located across Abuja, Kebbi, Kano and Kaduna states. Although the ruling was delivered on Tuesday, a certified true copy of the order was sighted by NAN on Wednesday.
In his ruling, Justice Nwite stated:
“It is hereby ordered that an interim order of this honourable court is hereby made forfeiting to the Federal Government of Nigeria the properties described in Schedule 1 below, which are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.”
The judge further directed that the interim forfeiture order be published in a national daily newspaper, inviting any individual or organisation with an interest in the listed properties to show cause within 14 days of publication why a final forfeiture order should not be made.
The matter was adjourned to a later date for a report on compliance with the publication order.
Properties listed in the court order include:
- A luxury duplex at Amazon Street, Plot No. 3011, Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama, Abuja, purchased in December 2022 for N500 million and valued at about N5.95 billion after enhancement.
- A two-winged large storey building at No. 3 Onitsha Crescent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja (formerly Harmonia Hotels Limited), purchased in December 2018 for N7 billion.
- Plot 683, Jabi District, Abuja, comprising a five-storey building now operating as Meethaq Hotels Ltd with 53 rooms, purchased in September 2020 at carcass level for N850 million, with an additional N300 million paid to take possession.
- Property No. 3130, Asokoro District, Abuja, comprising terrace buildings, purchased in January 2021 for N360 million.
- Property at No. 3 Rhine Street, Maitama, Abuja, operating as Meethaq Hotels Ltd with 15 rooms, purchased in February 2018 for N430 million and later valued at about N12.95 billion after rehabilitation.
- Plot No. 1241B, Asokoro District, Abuja, purchased in July 2021 for N325 million.
- Shop No. C82, Citiscape–Shariff Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in March 2024 for N120 million.
- Residential property at No. 4 Ahmadu Bello Way, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, purchased in December 2022 for N300 million.
- Plot 157, Lamido Crescent, Nasarawa GRA, Kano, purchased in July 2019.
- A plaza with commercial facilities near Birnin Kebbi Market, purchased in 2021 for N100 million.
- 100 hectares of land along Birnin Kebbi–Jega Road, purchased in 2020 for N100 million.
- A four-bedroom bungalow at Gesse Phase, Birnin Kebbi, purchased in 2023 for N101 million.
- Shops A36 and B3, Vegas Mall, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in July 2023 for N158 million.
- Property at No. 26 Babbi Drive, BUA Estate, Abuja, purchased in 2022 for N136 million.
- Property at No. 27 EFAB Estates Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja, purchased in January 2016 for N120 million.
- A four-bedroom bungalow with boys’ quarters at No. 10B Doka Crescent, Abakpa GRA, Kaduna, purchased in January 2018 for N40 million.
- Plot No. 13, IPENT 7 Estate, Karsana District, Abuja, purchased in June 2018 for N85 million.
- A bedroom duplex with boys’ quarters at No. 12 Yalinga Street, Wuse II, Abuja, purchased in October 2018 for N150 million.
- Two warehouse shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, purchased in July 2020 for N50 million.
- Twin houses at Apo Legislative Quarters, Gudu District, Abuja, purchased between February and May 2017 for N250 million.
- Properties acquired by Khadimiyya for Justice & Development Initiative at Academic Garden City, Birnin Kebbi, including nine units of three-bedroom bungalows, three units of two-bedroom bungalows and 5.4 hectares of land, purchased between February and September 2023 for N187 million.
Other assets were also listed in the schedule attached to the court order.
Mr Malami, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, are currently standing trial before Justice Nwite on an alleged N8.7 billion money laundering charge filed by the EFCC. The charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, names the former minister, his wife, his son and an employee of a company linked to him as defendants.
The EFCC has alleged that the defendants carried out suspicious financial transactions and attempted to conceal the origin of funds through bank accounts and property acquisitions across Abuja, Kano and Kebbi between 2015 and 2025.
The defendants have pleaded not guilty, and the case remains before the court. The interim forfeiture order does not amount to a final determination of ownership or guilt, as all parties are entitled to present their defence.
The 2026 UTME, which began on April 16, is expected to continue until April 22 across examination centres nationwide.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Friday announced that it had released the results of 632,788 candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
A statement by the JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin noted that the results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, he advised candidates to send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
He, however, said that at this stage, candidates may view their results only; printing is not yet available.
The 2026 UTME, which began on April 16, is expected to continue until April 22 across examination centres nationwide.
How To Print Your Official Result Slip
The result slip carries the candidate’s passport photograph, full scores, and details required for admission processing.
It will be made available for printing on JAMB’s e-Facility portal at efacility.jamb.gov.ng and attracts a fee of N1,500.
Once activated, candidates should follow the steps below.
– Visit efacility.jamb.gov.ng.
– Log in with your registered email address and password.
– On your dashboard, click Print Result Slip.
– Click Continue with Payment and pay the N1,500 fee.
– Select 2026 as the examination year and enter your JAMB registration number.
– Download and print the result slip.
Check Your Score Via SMS
– Make sure you have at least N50 airtime on the phone number linked to your JAMB registration.
– Send UTMERESULT to 55019.
– Your score will be delivered to you via SMS.
Other Tips
– If you have forgotten your password or email address, use the Forgot Password option on the portal or visit a JAMB office with your registration details.
– Keep multiple printed copies of your result slip, as institutions typically request it during screening and admission.
– Use only JAMB’s official websites — efacility.jamb.gov.ng or portal.jamb.gov.ng to avoid scams.
JAMB Cautioned Against Manipulation
Candidates were strongly cautioned against manipulating the SMS received from the official platform (55019/66019) to fabricate or alter scores with the intent to mislead others, including parents.
“Such actions constitute a serious criminal offence. The Board treats such misconduct with the utmost gravity.”
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law”, JAMB warned.
The examination is ongoing, and results will continue to be released as they become available.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested nine suspected Berom militia members responsible for targeted killings, and recovered arms and ammunition following an operation in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This followed the ongoing security concerns linked to recurring attacks and cycles of violence in the area.
A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X.
He stated that the suspects were arrested at about 0135 hours on April 18, 2026, when troops deployed at Ganawuri responded to reports of suspected criminal movement towards the Danwal general area.
He said that troops intercepted and arrested the suspects, who were found with blood stains on their bodies, raising suspicion of recent involvement in silent killings.
According to him, those arrested were identified as Gyang Dantoro, Samson Davou, Choji Yakubu, Vincent Adamu, Pam Dalyop, Femi Badung, Jacob Musa and Choji Chaga, all residents of Danwal and reportedly of Berom extraction.
Items recovered from them include three motorcycles, one pistol, one submachine gun, one locally made revolver rifle, 20 rounds of pistol ammunition, and one locally fabricated rifle, among other items,” he said.
Fear in the Middle East as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating prior understandings amid an ongoing naval blockade.
In a statement on Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that control of the strategic waterway had “returned to its previous state,” citing continued US restrictions on Iranian ports as justification for the move.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global transit route, is a chokepoint through which a significant share of the world’s crude oil passes daily. Any disruption is expected to send immediate shockwaves through global energy markets.
Reacting to the development, US President Donald Trump insisted that Washington would not back down, stating that the naval blockade “will remain in full force” until “our transaction with Iran is 100% complete.”
He did not elaborate on the specifics of the “transaction.”
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had offered a contrasting position, saying the strait remained “completely open” to commercial vessels.
He emphasized that maritime activities were proceeding “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon” and along “the coordinated route as already announced.”
The conflicting statements have added to confusion over the actual status of the waterway, with shipping companies and global observers scrambling to assess risks in real time.
Meanwhile, President Trump also disclosed that Israel had been “prohibited” from launching further strikes on Lebanon, as a fragile 10-day ceasefire entered its first full day.
The pause in hostilities has allowed tens of thousands of displaced civilians to begin returning to their homes after weeks of intense Israeli bombardment.
The situation remains fluid, with fears mounting that any miscalculation in the Gulf could trigger a wider regional confrontation.
Observers say the coming hours will be critical in determining whether diplomatic channels can ease tensions or if the standoff will deepen further.
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