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Yahaya Bello Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to May 6

KEY POINTS The court adjourned Yahaya Bello’s alleged money laundering trial to May 6–7, 2026. A prosecution witness testified about dollar transactions and admitted gaps in earlier statements. Discrepancies in evidence emerged, while the court allowed additional exhibits despite defence objections. Justice Emeka Nwite of...

April 25, 2026

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EFCC Arrests Former Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Over Alleged ₦36.5bn Fraud

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged ₦36.5bn and $30m fraud. Funds obtained from Polaris Bank were reportedly diverted from intended projects. About 12 linked companies are under investigation, with charges expected soon. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has...

April 25, 2026

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Flood swamps Lagos primary school as pharma company’s canal project leaves children out of class

A pharmaceutical company's construction project has blocked a Lagos canal, flooding a primary school and keeping hundreds of children out of class.

April 13, 2026

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SDP’s Adebayo confirms 2027 presidential bid, warns Nigeria is drifting toward one-man rule

SDP leader Prince Adewole Adebayo has confirmed a 2027 presidential run and warned that Nigeria risks one-man rule, not a one-party state.

April 13, 2026

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Diesel prices ground 80% of Nigeria’s fishing trawlers as 10,000 jobs hang in the balance

Soaring diesel prices have grounded more than 80% of Nigeria's fishing trawlers, threatening 10,000 jobs and pushing up fish prices at markets.

April 13, 2026

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Nigeria slashes import tariffs on drugs, rice and cars under new 2026 fiscal policy

Nigeria's 2026 fiscal policy slashes import tariffs on drugs, rice and cars, drawing mixed reactions from pharmacists, farmers and auto experts.

April 13, 2026

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OPS urges Tinubu to halt CETA bill passage

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria called on President Bola Tinubu on Monday to intervene and halt the CETA bill passage before the National Assembly advances it further.

April 13, 2026

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Zulum says Jilli market closed before NAF airstrike

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum on Sunday backed the military's airstrike on Jilli market, declaring that the state closed the site five years ago after identifying it as a hub for insurgents and their supply networks.

April 13, 2026

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Army disputes sabotage claims in Katsina soldier death

The Nigerian Army's 17 Brigade dismissed viral media reports that a soldier who died in Katsina was a victim of internal sabotage or neglect, calling the accounts false.

April 13, 2026

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