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Abacha loot

January 23, 2024

U.S. finalises Abacha loot lawsuit with Atiku Bagudu; to transfer $30 million to Tinubu’s shady budget minister

The Deutsche Bank-domiciled assets of Doraville Properties, run by the Bagudus in the British island of Jersey, have been identified as stolen from the Nigerian treasury.

Atiku Bagudu, Antony Blinken and Bola Tinubu
December 18, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu’s minister Atiku Bagudu moves to block France from repatriating $150 million Abacha loot; demands $30 million cut

Depriving the country of $150 million as it endures a steep crunch in cash and forex may complicate the president’s avowed efforts to mollify the hardship ravaging Nigerian masses.

Atiku Bagudu
August 23, 2022

Abacha Loot: FG, U.S. sign agreement on management of forfeited assets

Mr Malami urged the U.S. not to relent in supporting Nigeria’s commitment to the speedy, transparent management of returned assets.

Malami/Mary Leonard
March 10, 2022

Abacha Loot: U.S. resumes process to seize $150 million from Kebbi Governor Abubakar Bagudu

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime reached a new agreement with Mr Bagudu. This involved transferring the ownership of the investment portfolios worth $154 million…

Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu
January 23, 2021

Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses family’s suit

“In conclusion, I find this appeal to be devoid of merit. It is hereby dismissed,” the court said.