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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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ADC Criticises Umahi for Predicting Overwhelming South-East Support for Tinubu in 2027

KEY POINTS ADC has criticised Dave Umahi for claiming Tinubu would receive 90 percent...

CAN Opposes Niger Hisbah Bill, Urges Governor Bago to Withhold Assent

KEY POINTS CAN has rejected the proposed Niger Hisbah Bill, warning it could cause...

Federal Government Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has filed criminal charges accusing El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting...

Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Killing of Nigerian Student and Driver Isaac Satlat

KEY POINTS Three suspects have appeared in court charged with murdering Nigerian student and...

Shettima Returns to Abuja After After AU Summit in Ethiopia

KEY POINTS Shettima represented Nigeria at the African Union summit in Ethiopia and has...

US Mission Warns Nigerians Against Visa Fraud

The US Mission in Nigeria renews its visa fraud warning, saying fraudulent applications and overstays will trigger stricter scrutiny for future applicants.

Amni International Denies Receivership in Cenroc Dispute

Amni International denies it has entered receivership, saying a Federal High Court order in a Cenroc dispute is limited and under appeal.

AON Urges Compliance as States Eye Airline Partnerships

AON supports state airline partnerships but warns regulators must enforce AOC rules to protect Nigeria’s aviation credibility and investor confidence.

Tinubu Heads to Adamawa to Commission Major Projects After Kebbi Engagement

KEY POINTS Tinubu will visit Adamawa Monday to inaugurate roads, schools, judicial buildings, and...

Fubara Explains ‘Calculated Weakness’ Strategy Amid Rivers Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Fubara says his calm posture during Rivers’ political crisis was a deliberate...

Inferno Ravages Singer Market in Kano, Billions Lost and Seven Missing

A fire at Singer Market in Kano destroyed goods worth about ₦5 billion...

Drug Smugglers Caught at Airports and Hideouts as NDLEA Uncovers Multi-Layered Trafficking Network

KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested multiple suspects at Nigerian airports, including couriers who swallowed cocaine...

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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...