Court grants PDP spokesman, Metuh, N400 million bail

Hamilton Nwosa
Writer

Ad

Tribute to Professor U. Joy Ogwu, OFR : A Mother Beyond the Permanent Mission

By Amb. Kio Solomon Amieyeofori The sad passing of *Professor U. Joy Ogwu, OFR,* former Foreign Minister and, to me, simply Her Excellency or “PR” (Permanent Representative), on 12 October, 2025, in New York, left me deeply heartbroken. Only days earlier, on 6 October, we had spoken briefly. Though feeling unwell, she summoned her characteristic…

The World’s $111 Trillion in Government Debt, in One Giant Chart

Key Takeaways Gross public debt stands at $111 trillion globally in 2025, rising by $8.3 trillion since 2024. Together, the U.S. and China hold 51.8% of the world’s government debt. While global public debt is lower than pandemic highs in real terms, it remains stubbornly elevated at $111 trillion. This graphic shows world debt by…

Ad

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, on the condition that he pays N400 million as bond.

Mr. Metuh is to also submit his international passport, and must provide two sureties with N200 million each. The sureties must have properties in Maitama district of Abuja.

The PDP spokesperson was taken to court on Tuesday in handcuffs.

He is accused of receiving N400 million from an arms money diverted by the office of the National Security Adviser.

Mr. Metuh has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for about two weeks.

More details coming…

Ad

X whatsapp