Nigeria Forfeits Jeremiah Useni's London Property

A Nigeria===Federal High Court of Nigeria has ordered the final forfeiture of a London property linked to the late Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to the Nigeria. The court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, found that the property, located at No. 79, Randall Avenue, Neasden, London, was acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. The Nigeria===Code of Conduct Bureau initiated the suit, presenting evidence including a net worth analysis by the Nigeria===Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, which showed a significant discrepancy between Jeremiah Useni's declared income and the property's value. A UK tribunal had previously confirmed Jeremiah Useni's ownership under a fictitious name, dismissing claims by Mike Ozekhome and a 'Tali Shani'. The forfeiture follows an interim order and a public notice, to which no legitimate claims were made.