Nigeria May Lose Abacha's Loot to the U.S.

The U.S. has over U.S.$400 million that have been officially declared as stolen funds belonging to Nigeria. At least U.S.$480 million was forfeited to the U.S. following a court judgment in August 2014.

Late Sani Abacha

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