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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Nigeria’s Inflation Crisis Pushes Workers and Employers to the Edge

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Fury in Lagos as Traders Protest Owode-Onirin Killings

Traders protest Owode-Onirin killings in Lagos, demanding justice, police accountability, and laws to stop land grabbing and brutality.

Tinubu Moves to Borrow $2.3bn, Float $500m Sukuk for 2025

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Tinubu Approves N4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Sector Debts

Tinubu approves a ₦4 trillion bond to clear debts owed to power firms and gas suppliers, aiming to stabilise Nigeria’s electricity sector.

Irabor Says Boko Haram Fighting War of Evil, Not Religion

Lucky Irabor says Boko Haram’s campaign is a war of evil, not religion, as leaders call for moral revival and national unity.

Protesters shut Kaduna, accuse oil cabal of plotting to sabotage Dangote Refinery

Kaduna protesters accuse an oil cabal of sabotaging Dangote Refinery, demanding Tinubu defend the $20 billion project from vested economic interests.

Naira Gains to N1,480 per Dollar on Parallel Market

The naira rises to N1,480 per dollar in the parallel market as CBN reforms improve liquidity and restore trader confidence.

Soludo, Aregbesola, Others Urge FG to Fix INEC Before 2027

Soludo, Aregbesola, and other leaders urge urgent reforms to fix INEC before 2027 and restore credibility to Nigeria’s electoral system.

NDLEA Dismantles Cocaine Cartel Behind Six UK Shipments

NDLEA dismantles a global cocaine syndicate tied to six UK shipments, arresting key suspects in coordinated raids across Nigeria.

NiMet Warns of Three-Day Thunderstorms Across Nigeria

NiMet forecast warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods across Nigeria as states and agencies brace for potential weather impacts.

Family Seeks Answers After Trader’s Abduction in Enugu

The family of trader Uchenna Okoro pleads for help after his abduction on the Enugu–Benue highway, amid rising kidnappings and official silence.

Nigeria Shines with Three Golds at Para Badminton Event

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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...

FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.

US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.