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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her company of N22.9bn money laundering charges. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the funds were illicit or that Oshodin knew of any illegality. The case weakened due to...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion of travellers. The Comptroller-General ordered a probe and vowed disciplinary action against culpable personnel. NIS reaffirmed commitment to professionalism and urged the public to report misconduct through official channels. The Nigeria...

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Nigeria Wastes 2,275MW of Electricity As Many Homes Stay Dark

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Nigeria’s Economy Set To Soar: IMF Predicts 4.4% Growth In 2026

IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow 4.4% in 2026, highlighting reforms, energy prices, and fiscal stability.

Turaki Denies PDP’s N10,000 Levy Claim, Says Funding Talk Was Misrepresented

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Otedola Hosts Rabiu, Business Leaders at Private Dubai Dinner

KEY POINTS Femi Otedola hosted Abdul Samad Rabiu and friends at a private dinner...

Haske Group Expels Abba Atiku Over APC Defection

KEY POINTS Atiku Haske Organisation dismisses Abba Atiku following his move to the APC ...

FCTA Removes 607 Beggars and Mentally Challenged People From Abuja Streets

FCTA removed 607 beggars and mentally challenged people from Abuja streets and sent them back home for help and safety.

Petrol Imports Dominate Nigeria Despite Rise In Local Refinery Output

Nigeria relied on imported petrol for 62% of fuel in 2025, with local refineries supplying only 38 percent of demand.

Nigeria’s Power Debt Jumps To N6.5 Trillion As Unpaid Bills Threaten FG Bond Plan

Nigeria’s power sector debt climbs to N6.5 trillion as GenCos get partial payments, putting pressure on the government’s bond plan.

Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger in Northeast Nigeria, WFP Says

WFP warns that aid cuts in northeast Nigeria are deepening hunger as funding shortfalls force sharp reductions in food and nutrition assistance across the region.

US Approves $413 Million for Security Operations in Nigeria, Africa

The United States has allocated $413 million for security operations in Nigeria and West Africa, enhancing counter-insurgency efforts and deepening regional military cooperation.

Nigeria Inflation Eases to 15.15% in December as NBS Revises Methodology

KEY POINTS Nigeria headline inflation slowed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, reflecting a...

Dele Momodu Joins ADC, Warns Against One Party Drift in Nigeria

KEY POINTS Dele Momodu has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, citing concern over...

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Court Clears Woman, Company of N22.9bn Money Laundering Charges Linked to Dasuki

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted Isabella Mimie Oshodin and her...

Nigeria Immigration Service Suspends Officers Over Alleged Extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

K KEY POINTS Senior immigration officers at the Lagos–Seme border were suspended over alleged extortion...

FG revokes passports of Nigerians who renounce citizenship

Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Saturday ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately execute a Nigerian passport withdrawal for citizens who have formally renounced their citizenship.

US enforces visa bans on religious freedom violators

The United States has activated religious freedom visa restrictions against individuals who violate international religious liberty, with Principal Advisor for Global Religious Freedom Mark Walker confirming Friday that enforcement is already underway.