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The Nigerian government has frozen more than $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets believed to be owned by some organisers of August riots.

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The freezing followed an order by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The judge, Emeka Nwite, gave the order in a ruling delivered August, a copy of the decision seen by PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday shows.

Mr Nwite issued the order based on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the assets as proceeds of money laundering and terrorism financing.

There was no objection to the application during the hearing, which was proceeded like an exchange of views between the judge and EFCC’s lawyer, O.S Ujam.

“That an order of this honourable court is hereby made freezing the wallet addresses/accounts stated in the schedule below, which wallets are owned by individuals currently being investigated for offences of money laundering and terrorism financing, pending the conclusion of the investigation,” Mr Nwite ruled shortly after listening to the EFCC’s lawyer.

The wallet with the lion’s share of the assets has USDT37 million (USDT37,061,867,869.3) cryptocurrency, which equals the exact value in American US dollars.

Each of the three other wallets has USDT967, USDT90, and USDT443,512.37, respectively.

An affidavit filed in support of the application for the court order to freeze the cryptocurrency wallets said the assets “are owned by individuals currently being investigated for offences of money laundering and terrorism financing.” The affidavit was sworn to by an EFCC official, Jimada Yusuf.

 

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Tonto Dikeh Sets the Record Straight on Dating Rumors After Viral Photo

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Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh has responded to speculation surrounding a recent photo she shared with her son and a mysterious companion. The image, posted on January 12, 2025, sparked curiosity among fans, who quickly inquired about the identity of the man in the picture.

In the caption accompanying the photo, Dikeh had written, “My family over everything… You see this my little tiny family.” Her response to fans’ queries has shed light on the situation, putting rumors to rest.

Photo source: Instagram

 

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Beloved Hollywood Actress Dalyce Curry Dies in Los Angeles Wildfire Tragedy

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Renowned actress Dalyce Curry, celebrated for her iconic roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has passed away at the age of 95. Her life was tragically cut short when her Altadena home was ravaged by the Eaton Fire, a devastating wildfire that swept through areas east of Los Angeles.

According to reports, Curry’s granddaughter was the last to see her, dropping her off at her residence on Tuesday, January 7. The wildfire erupted later that day, prompting widespread evacuations and chaos in the region.

Despite efforts to locate Curry, her granddaughter was unable to access the area due to police barricades. It wasn’t until Sunday, January 12, that authorities confirmed the actress had perished inside her home during the fire.

Curry’s passing is one of at least 24 fatalities linked to the Los Angeles wildfires. Her legacy in the film industry and the memories she leaves behind will be cherished by fans and loved ones alike.

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Kano police arraigns suspect over alleged killing of police officer

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The Kano State Police Command has arraigned one of the youths accused of killing a police officer, Murtala Auwalu, on France Road while performing his duties on January 1, 2025.

Abdussalam Lawan appeared in the Magistrate Court at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, presided over by Magistrate Haulatu Magaji, facing charges of conspiracy to commit an offense and murder, contrary to Section 221. He, nonetheless, refuted the allegations made against him.

The young man, together with a few friends who escaped, is alleged to have been directly involved in the murder of the police officer.

Magistrate Haulatu Magaji postponed the case until February 11, 2025, to receive additional government guidance because the court lacks jurisdiction in the matter.

The officer’s wife urged the Emir of Kano, the Governor of Kano, and the Police Commissioner to broaden the inquiry into the suspects activities to guarantee that justice is achieved.

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