**Ozekhome in Fresh Passport Scandal: FG Files New Charges** A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and respected lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, is facing fresh allegations of using a forged Nigerian passport in a high-stakes property dispute in the United Kingdom. The Federal Government has filed a 12-count charge against Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, the son of late Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, at the Abuja High Court. This development comes on the heels of a similar case that was struck out by the court, just 12 hours prior, when the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) withdrew a charge filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The swift reversal raises questions about the motivations behind the new charges. The FG alleges that Ozekhome, Ponfa, and the late Useni conspired to create a fake Nigerian passport between May 2020 and 2021. The passport, bearing the name Tali Shani, was allegedly used to support a claim to a property in London. According to the Penal Code Law 2009, the offence carries significant penalties. This fresh scandal has sparked intense debate among Nigerians about the implications of forging international travel documents. With the ease of international travel and the increasing importance of passports, such crimes can have far-reaching consequences. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Ozekhome will be able to clear his name and restore his reputation as a respected legal expert.