The court convicted Mr Nwabuoku on all nine counts and sentenced him to eight years’ imprisonment on each, totalling 72 years.
The initiative was designed to sensitise young Nigerians to the risks of fraudulent investment schemes and promote sound, legitimate investment practices.
Mr Aliyu during his trial entered a plea agreement and would be deported to Nigeria upon competion of his jail term.
According to him, Muslims have demonstrated strength and abiding faith in Almighty Allah.
The UK makes it quicker to return Nigerians with no legal right to remain.
Contacted by The Gazette on Thursday, Mr Dandaura said he could not make clarifications on the matter but would let the law take its course.
Kazeem also attempted to use his ill-gotten funds to develop a $6 million, four-star hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, the Justice Department said in a statement on Wednesday.
The magistrate adjourned the case until March 26 for mention.
The defendants are being prosecuted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly laundering Kogi State’s funds to the tune of N10 billion.
The ICPC said it still had Mr El-Rufai in its custody pursuant to a March 5, 2026, court order.
