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BREAKING: Case Between Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Cletus Ibeto Handed Over to Lagos Attorney General
Justice I.O. Ijelu has officially handed over the case between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Cletus Ibeto CON to the Lagos State Attorney General. This decision comes as the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter. The Lagos State Attorney General has taken over the prosecution of the case, following a letter written by the Lagos Attorney General.
The transfer of the case to the Lagos Attorney General was prompted by a petition submitted by Chief Roberte Clark. SAN, the counsel to Chief Cletus Ibeto, to the Attorney General of Lagos State.
The case originated when Sir Daniel Chukwudozie filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Subsequently, charges were filed at the Lagos High Court Ikeja against Chief Cletus Ibeto and his companies. These charges are alleged to be fabricated and stem from a failed business transaction between Chief Cletus Ibeto and Sir Daniel Chukwudozie and his companies, which occurred at the Reclamation Road Layout in Bundu Amo Community, Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State.
Both parties voluntarily appeared before the High Court of Rivers State to resolve their dispute in Suit No. PHC/15S/CS/2022, between Ibeto Energy Development Limited & Anor vs. Dozzy Oil & Gas Limited & 2 Ors. In its ruling, the Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, declared Ibeto Energy Development Ltd as the rightful owner of the land, awarding them the Statutory Right of Occupancy over the land situated along the Reclamation Road Layout at Bunda Ama communities, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. Dissatisfied with this decision, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie and his companies have lodged appeals, while Chief Ibeto has filed a Cross-Appeal challenging a specific aspect of the judgment. These appeals are currently pending at the Court of Appeal Port Harcourt Division.
While the case is still awaiting resolution at the Court of Appeal Port Harcourt, Sir Daniel Chukwudozie filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos. This resulted in a charge being brought against Chief Ibeto in Charge No. ID/2149/23, between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Cletus Ibeto & 2 Ors. The charge is scheduled to be heard before Honorable Justice 1.O. IJELU at the Ikeja High Court.
The transfer of the case to the Lagos State Attorney General marks a significant milestone in the legal proceedings as the jurisdictional matter is addressed. The Attorney General will now proceed with the prosecution of the case based on the petition presented by Chief Roberte Clark, SAN, the counsel to Chief Cletus Ibeto.
This development underscores the complexity and importance of the ongoing legal battle between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chief Cletus Ibeto. As the case continues to unfold before the courts, all parties involved eagerly await the resolution of their appeals and subsequent hearings at the Ikeja High Court.
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The death toll after the flood that hit Adamawa State capital about 10 days ago has been put at 29.
The Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta gave the update on Tuesday, in Yola when the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu provided support for affected residents.
Kaletapwa, who represented Governor Ahmadu Fintiri during the symbolic distribution of the cash and other relief items to the flood victims, said the latest assessment of the effects of the July 27, 2025 floods showed, by Monday August 4, that 29 people in total had died as a result of the flood.
The flood in view had swept through communities in Yola South, one of the two local government areas constituting the twin Yola capital territory, and has come to be seen as one of the worst floods that have been recorded in the capital city in recent times.
Farauta, who said the state government had done much on its own to help the victims of the flood, thanked Remi Tinubu for intervening.
Popular broadcaster and host of Your View, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, has officially resigned from TVC Communications after 12 years of service.
Her departure was confirmed in a statement issued by Edward Akintara, Manager of PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing at TVC.
According to the statement, her final working day will be Thursday, August 29, 2025.
Morayo, who also serves as the Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, is stepping down to pursue a long-held personal passion.
“We celebrate her for the incredible impact she has made, not only on Your View, but also to millions of viewers across Nigeria and beyond,” the statement read.
Describing her resignation as a significant moment for the station, TVC assured viewers that Your View will continue with the same standard of excellence.
“Morayo will be dearly missed, however, the show remains strong and will continue to deliver the quality and relevance our audience has come to expect,” the company added.
TVC expressed gratitude for her years of dedication and service, praising her as a “source of inspiration” and a key contributor to the network’s success in daytime programming.
“Her legacy at TVC Communications will endure, and she will always remain a cherished member of the TVC family,” the statement concluded.
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025.
He is aLearning and Development Consultant with over 22 years of leadership experience across Africa.
Dr. Nolas-Alausa brings to CIoD Nigeria a dynamic blend of strategic insight, communication expertise, and a deep commitment to institutional growth and capacity building.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIoD Nigeria, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, said: “On behalf of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, I am pleased to officially welcome Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.
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