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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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The Hidden Mental Health Role of Teachers in Conflict-Prone Zones

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EFCC Hands Over Recovered 753-Unit Estate to Housing Ministry

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Oyo Assembly Approves Rotation of Monarchs’ Chairmanship

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Stray Police Bullet Kills WASSCE Candidate in Ibadan

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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.