The Nigerian Inquirer

News

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

News

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

Keep exploring

News

Court Orders INEC to Register National Democratic Party

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court ordered INEC to register the National Democratic Party...

February 20, 2026

News

Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64 After Brief Illness

KEY POINTS Senator Barinada Mpigi died at 64 after a brief illness. He served...

February 20, 2026

News

Two Dead After Container Trucks Collide on Busy Lagos Expressway

KEY POINTS Two people died after a speeding container truck rammed into a stationary...

February 20, 2026

News

Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Move Against Fubara

KEY POINTS Rivers Assembly suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy after...

February 20, 2026

News

Navy Announces Death of Operations Chief Musa Katagum

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy confirms the death of Chief of Operations Musa Katagum after...

February 20, 2026

News

Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

February 19, 2026

News

JAMB Fixes Final Deadline as Over 1.5 Million Register for 2026 UTME

KEY POINTS JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with...

February 19, 2026

News

Police Lock Down Abuja for FCT Elections With Citywide Movement Ban

KEY POINTS Police have deployed massive security across Abuja ahead of the February 21...

February 19, 2026

News

Aiyedatiwa Denies Role in APC Secretariat Attack

KEY POINTS Governor Aiyedatiwa denied ordering an attack on APC leaders, saying he was...

February 19, 2026

News

Unexplained Salary Cuts Stir Unrest in Federal Civil Service

Unexplained salary reductions and unpaid allowances spark tension in Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service, raising concerns over possible industrial unrest.

February 19, 2026

News