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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...

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...

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NDLEA Busts Meth Lab in Imo, Arrests Wanted Drug Kingpin After 13 Years on the Run

NDLEA dismantles Imo meth lab, seizes drugs and arrests fugitive kingpin who evaded justice for 13 years.

808 Million People in Extreme Poverty, 9% May Remain Poor by 2030 — UN Warns

UN warns 808 million people live in extreme poverty and nearly nine percent may remain poor by 2030.

Court Confirms PDP Convention in Ibadan is Valid

KEY POINTS A court in Ibadan ruled that the PDP’s November 2025 convention was...

Kidnapped Man Goes Blind After Six Months in Captivity

KEY POINTS A kidnapped Nigerian man, Kasimu Wali Tambuwal, says he has gone nearly...

Exhibit Mosho Lights Up Ogbomoso with Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Exhibit Mosho gathered 24 artists in Ogbomoso on Valentine’s Day, celebrating love, bravery and the city’s growing creative spirit.

FCCPC Flags Airline Price Manipulation During Festive Peak

FCCPC interim review finds airline price manipulation during festive peak and considers enforcement under competition law.

Tinubu Extends Shea Nut Export Ban to Spur Local Processing

Tinubu extends Shea nut export ban to 2027 to boost local processing as prices fall and traders report market disruption.

Nigeria Sets New 2027 Election Dates as INEC Revises Timetable

KEY POINTS INEC fixed Jan 16, 2027 for presidential and national assembly elections and...

Court Grants Malami, Son N200M Bail in Terrorism Case

KEY POINTS Court granted Malami and his son N200 million bail each with strict...

NUC Issues Strict Rules on Honourary Doctorate Awards

KEY POINTS NUC introduced strict nationwide rules to curb abuse of honorary doctorate awards. ...

Olu of Warri Confers Chieftaincy Title on Oluremi Tinubu

KEY POINTS Olu of Warri conferred Utukpa-Oritse chieftaincy title on Oluremi Tinubu in Warri. ...

Igbo Group Backs US Call to Remove Sharia From Constitution

Ndigbo Worldwide Union Sharia statement supports US call to remove religious provisions from Nigeria’s Constitution and urges legal reform.

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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,...

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...

Gunmen Storm Benue Palace, Kill Traditional Ruler, Family and Two Others

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son, and two others in...

Kidnapped Lagos Woman Freed After Family Pays $17,500 Ransom

KEY POINTS A Lagos woman was kidnapped from her home in a late-night attack...