Nigeria, May 25 -- Hearing stalled on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja in an asset forfeiture case involving properties linked to former Bayelsa State governor, Timipre Sylva.

Judge Obiora Egwuatu had to adjourn the matter after EFCC lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, failed to file a report of compliance on an earlier interim order affecting the properties.

The assets, all of which are in Abuja, iinclude four blocks of terraces at Dakibiyu and two blocks of buildings in Garki, currently occupied by the National Information Technology Development Agency.

They also include a duplex with penthouse and office complex in Maitama, and eight units of one-bedroom flats at No. 8, Misratah Street, Wuse II.

There are also two blocks with 12 u...