Latest news on jide omokore
Jide Omokore is a Nigerian businessman and oil magnate who has been involved in several high-profile controversies in recent years. Here are some of the latest news updates on him:
- EFCC Re-Arrests Jide Omokore: In October 2020, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arrested Jide Omokore, who had been on the run for several months. He was arrested in Abuja and taken into custody for allegedly laundering funds stolen from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
- Trial for Oil Fraud: Omokore is currently standing trial for allegedly fraudulently acquiring oil blocks and diverting funds meant for the NNPC. The trial has been ongoing since 2017, with several adjournments and delays.
- Forfeiture of Assets: In August 2020, the EFCC secured a court order to forfeit several assets belonging to Omokore, including a private jet, a mansion in Abuja, and several bank accounts. The assets were allegedly acquired with proceeds from illegal oil deals.
- Extradition Request: In September 2020, the EFCC requested the extradition of Omokore from the United States, where he had been living in exile. The request was made after Omokore failed to appear in court to face trial.
- Allegations of Bribery: In October 2020, it was alleged that Omokore bribed a former NNPC boss, Andrew Yakubu, to secure oil blocks and contracts. The allegations were made by a former NNPC official, who testified before a Senate committee investigating corruption in the oil sector.
- Court Ruling: In November 2020, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that Omokore's assets, including his private jet, could be seized by the EFCC pending the outcome of his trial. The court also ordered Omokore to pay a fine of N100 million for allegedly violating the terms of his bail.
These are some of the latest news updates on Jide Omokore. It's worth noting that the allegations against him are serious and have been ongoing for several years, with multiple investigations and trials.