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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...
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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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Violence Erupts at APC Congress in Ondo, Two Dead and Several Injured

KEY POINTS Two people were killed and five injured after violence broke out during...
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Gas Leak at Plateau Mining Site Leaves 37 Dead

KEY POINTS 37 miners are feared dead after suspected toxic gas exposure at a...
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CJN Warns Against Corruption Blanket Allegations

CJN cautions against blanket corruption allegations, insisting claims must be evidence-based as 14 new Federal High Court judges take oath.
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Senate Revises Election Law Timeline to Avoid Ramadan Clash Ahead of 2027 Polls

KEY POINTS The Senate reduced election notice requirements from 360 days to 300 days...
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Baba-Ahmed Urges Legal Probe Into El-Rufai–Ribadu Allegations

KEY POINTS Baba-Ahmed says allegations against El-Rufai and counter-claims involving Ribadu should be tested...
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Opposition Lawmakers Walk Out of Reps Plenary Over Manual Result Collation Clause in Electoral Bill

KEY POINTS Opposition lawmakers exited plenary after their demand to eliminate manual result collation...
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Senate Passes New Electoral Act After Heated Debate Over Electronic Result Transmission

KEY POINTS The Senate passed the 2026 Electoral Act amendment after a heated session...
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Six Killed, Two Injured After Tanker Brake Failure Causes Tragedy in Ogun

KEY POINTS A tanker brake failure caused a multi-vehicle crash in Ota, killing six...
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Nigeria Opens Investigation Into Temu Over Suspected Data Privacy Violations

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s data regulator has opened a formal investigation into Temu over suspected...
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Enugu Monarch Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu

KEY POINTS An Enugu monarch publicly urged President Tinubu to facilitate Nnamdi Kanu’s release,...
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Senate Directs North Central Commission to Focus Spending on Agriculture and Security

KEY POINTS The Senate has told the North Central Development Commission to prioritise agriculture...
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Security Forces Destroy Three Bandit Camps in Kogi

KEY POINTS Joint security forces destroyed three bandit camps in Kogi allegedly linked to...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...