Nigeria Passport Forgery London Property Dispute
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026
This event highlights potential legal and reputational risks for individuals involved in property disputes, particularly those with international implications. While not directly impacting broad financial markets, it underscores the importance of due diligence in real estate transactions and legal representation, potentially affecting the perceived trustworthiness of legal professionals like Mike Ozekhome.
The Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service has disowned a Nigerian passport, number A07535463, purportedly issued in the name of 'Tali Shani', which was tendered in a London property dispute linked to the late General Jeremiah Useni. An official of the Nigeria — Nigeria Immigration Service, Aridegbe Akim, testified in the Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) that the passport has no record in the agency's database. Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni are facing a 12-count charge from the Office of the Nigeria — Attorney General of the Federation, accusing them of forging documents, including the international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney, and engaging in impersonation to claim ownership of a property at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2, United Kingdom. The prosecution alleges that Ponfa Useni impersonated a fictitious person, 'Tali Shani', and that Mike Ozekhome abetted this act. The property is suspected to have been unlawfully obtained by the late Jeremiah Useni. The trial has been adjourned to May 18, 2026, for further hearing.
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