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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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ICPC Arraigns Ebonyi Accountant Over Alleged N61m Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS ICPC arraigned an Ebonyi State government accountant over alleged N61 million money-laundering...

Tinubu Pledges State Police to Tackle Nigeria’s Insecurity

Tinubu says Nigeria will establish state police to curb insecurity and reiterates that his 2023 campaign promises will not be delayed.

Joint Revenue Board Says 98 Percent Report Tax ID Portal Use

Joint Revenue Board says more than 98 percent of taxpayers report seamless use of the new Tax ID portal launched in January 2026.

Fidelity Bank Expands Women’s Skills Initiative With HerFidelity 2.0

Fidelity Bank unveils HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, combining vocational training and business mentorship to support women entrepreneurs.

National Assembly Delays Plenary to March 5

National Assembly shifts plenary resumption to March 5 to complete budget defence hearings on the 2026 Appropriation Bill.

TCN Boosts Egbin Substation With New 300MVA Transformer

TCN increases Egbin Transmission Substation capacity to 450MVA with a new 300MVA transformer to strengthen electricity supply in Lagos.

Peter Obi Urges JAMB to Ease UTME Registration Bottlenecks

Peter Obi urges JAMB to fix UTME registration delays as candidates crowd centres and risk missing exams amid CBT centre closures.

INEC Signals Fresh 2027 Election Timetable Review After New Electoral Law

KEY POINTS INEC plans to release a new 2027 election timetable to comply with...

PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kuje Results

KEY POINTS PDP is urging INEC to immediately release pending results from two wards...

Police Invite Son of Late Kano Emir Over Alleged N70 Million Land Fraud Probe

KEY POINTS Police have invited Bello Ado Bayero for questioning over an alleged 70...

CJN to Swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice on Wednesday

KEY POINTS The CJN will swear in Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Supreme Court...

EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects Over Vote-Buying in FCT Council Elections

KEY POINTS EFCC arrested 20 suspects and recovered over ₦17 million linked to alleged...

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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...