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EFCC Declares Real Estate Mogul Sujimoto Wanted Over Alleged $325,000 Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared popular Nigerian real estate developer, Sijibomi Ogundele, widely known as Sujimoto, wanted for alleged money laundering and diversion of funds.
According to the anti-graft agency, the charges stem from a controversial deal with the Enugu State Government, which allegedly involved the mismanagement of $325,000. The EFCC announced the development yesterday, sparking widespread reactions across social media.
Sujimoto, who has gained prominence for his luxury developments, flamboyant lifestyle, and inspiring rags-to-riches story, has built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most influential entrepreneurs in the real estate sector.
The recent development, however, marks a major turn in his career. Videos circulating online show the businessman in an emotional state while addressing the allegations, a rare departure from his usual confident public image.
The case has divided public opinion, with some questioning the authenticity of his emotional response and others viewing it as the breaking point of a man facing serious legal and reputational challenges.
The EFCC has urged anyone with useful information about his whereabouts to come forward as investigations continue.
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms Inc. are reportedly close to resolving their legal dispute over a $32.8 million fine and multiple compliance orders issued against the tech giant for alleged data privacy breaches involving Nigerian users.
At a hearing before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, counsels for both parties confirmed that settlement discussions were at an advanced stage. The judge, who had been scheduled to rule on the NDPC’s preliminary objection to Meta’s suit and Meta’s application to amend its filings, agreed to suspend his decision pending the outcome of the talks.
Meta’s counsel, Fred Onwuobia (SAN), told the court that “draft terms of settlement have been exchanged,” warning that proceeding with a ruling could jeopardize the ongoing negotiations. NDPC’s lawyer, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), corroborated this, saying the discussions had “advanced appreciably” and that both sides were hopeful of presenting a consent judgment soon.
Justice Omotosho encouraged the amicable resolution, noting that the court supports out-of-court settlements in regulatory disputes. The case was adjourned to October 31, 2025, for a possible ruling or adoption of the finalized settlement terms.
The dispute traces back to February 2025, when the NDPC imposed a $32.8 million fine on Meta and issued eight compliance directives after a petition from the Personal Data Protection Awareness Initiative accused the company of conducting behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram without explicit user consent. The Commission also cited Meta for failing to file its 2022 compliance audit and for allegedly processing data of non-users and transferring user data across borders without authorization.
Meta challenged the decision in court, arguing that the Commission denied it fair hearing and due process. The company, represented by Prof. Gbolahan Elias (SAN), claimed the NDPC issued its enforcement orders without adequate notice or opportunity for response, in violation of Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution.
The NDPC countered with a preliminary objection, asserting that Meta’s judicial review suit was procedurally defective and that the court lacked jurisdiction. Adedipe argued that Meta’s filings were inconsistent and that the company was attempting to alter previously granted ex parte reliefs through an irregular amendment.
Justice Omotosho had earlier permitted Meta to commence judicial review proceedings but refused to stay the NDPC’s orders. His ruling on the pending motions, originally slated for October 3, will now depend on whether both parties finalize their settlement by the next hearing date.
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The Nigeria Police Force says it has not yet been formally served with the Federal High Court order directing all parties to maintain the status quo in the ongoing legal dispute over the enforcement of tinted glass permits.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification on Saturday, October 4, noting that while reports of the court’s ruling have circulated widely, the police have not received any official notification.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong had earlier revealed that the Federal High Court in Warri ordered the police to suspend the exercise. However, Hundeyin argued that the plaintiff’s three main injunctions were refused, citing section eight of the court’s decision which instructed all parties to preserve the status quo pending further hearing on October 16.
The interim order was issued on Friday, October 3, in the case filed by lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins against the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force. Leading the legal team, Kunle Edun (SAN) described the ruling as a significant step in defending the rule of law.
Despite the ongoing litigation, the Niger State Police Command has continued to enforce the tinted glass regulation. Commissioner of Police Adamu Elleman personally led the operation in Minna on Thursday, stopping vehicles with tinted windows for verification.
Elleman urged officers to act with professionalism and courtesy, stressing that the exercise was a preventive security measure rather than punishment. He noted that criminals often use tinted vehicles to conceal their identities and that ignorance of the law would not be an excuse.
The tinted glass permit policy, introduced in April 2025 by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, mandates vehicle owners to obtain annual permits at a fixed fee. While security experts defend the policy as essential for safety, critics, including motorists and human rights advocates, have decried it as exploitative and prone to abuse.
The Nigerian Bar Association has also filed a separate suit challenging the legality of the policy, with the next court session slated for mid-October.
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Elon Musk has once again captured global attention after releasing a new video of the Tesla Optimus robot demonstrating martial arts skills.
Posted on his X account, the 45-second clip shows the humanoid robot flawlessly mimicking a human trainer’s kung fu moves inside Tesla’s Fremont lab, throwing punches, kicks, and defensive blocks with surprising agility and precision. The post has already racked up more than 12 million views.
The footage highlights the second-generation Optimus’ improved AI neural network, which allows it to process live video feeds in real time and move autonomously without external controls. The robot maintains perfect balance while dodging strikes and countering with near-human reflexes.
“Optimus isn’t just walking; it’s dancing with danger,” Musk captioned the video — a line that immediately went viral and drew over 150,000 user reactions.
Tesla plans to deploy Optimus in its factories by late 2025, where it will perform repetitive tasks like sorting parts and carrying tools. Musk hinted that consumer versions could hit the market by 2026, serving as “personal sparring partners or warehouse assistants.”
The robot is expected to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 cheaper than a used Tesla Model with production projected to reach one million units per year starting next summer.
Tech analyst Cathie Wood described the demo as “a robotics revolution,” forecasting that Optimus could contribute up to $10 trillion to global GDP by 2030.
Musk, meanwhile, teased that future home versions could handle household chores, from cooking dinner to tutoring children, underscoring his vision of a world where AI-powered robots become everyday companions.
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