The application was brought pursuant to Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud-Related Offences Act, No. 14 of 2006.
Remita made no mention of the hack but only cited “some hitches” in its message to customers, a language many said was intended to downplay the alleged cyberattack.
Mr Daniel, a former governor of Ogun, made the recommendation on Wednesday in Abuja during a book launch at the Yar’Adua Centre to mark his 70th birthday.
Joe Agi, who appeared for the defendants, did not oppose Mr Okoroma’s application. Mr Lifu adjourned the matter until April 30 for re-arraignment or further proceedings.
The U.S. Attorney, Ellis Boyle, called Mr Owolabi a cheat.
Mr Popoola is facing three counts of wire fraud, and the Department of Justice seeks forfeiture of at least $1.6 million.
Mr Oyedepo told the court that based on the plea bargain talks between parties, the prosecution filed an amended charge.
The police prosecutor alleged that the defendant was indicted, during an audit report.
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Wednesday, made an order for final forfeiture of $13 million linked to Aisha Achimugu’s Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd.
Mr Toure said this while addressing journalists ahead of the launch of the UNODC Nigeria Country Programme 2026-2030 on Tuesday in Abuja.
