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President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Osun Account Freeze Ahead Of Governorship Election

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to return to court and vacate the order freezing Osun State Government accounts, citing concerns over its timing ahead of the governorship election. The EFCC says the account restriction is linked to an investigation into...

Hundreds Flee Sokoto Community as Bandit Attacks Force Families From Their Homes

KEY POINTS Hundreds of residents, including women, children and elderly people, have fled Unguwar Lalle in Sokoto’s Sabon Birni LGA following renewed insecurity and suspected bandit attacks. Displaced families reportedly left with livestock and limited belongings, while residents accused authorities of failing to protect...

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Hunter Killed in Accidental Explosion During Joint Patrol in Adamawa

KEY POINTS A local hunter was killed in an accidental explosion during a joint...

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...

Over 11,000 Nigerians apply to sail on Navy warship

More than 11,000 Nigerians have applied to sail on a Nigerian Navy warship, blowing past expectations and forcing officials to draw up a selection plan.

NNPC denies selling refinery scrap, warns public against fraudsters

NNPC Limited has denied selling scrap materials, equipment or components from its three refineries, warning the public against fraudsters posing as company agents.

Tinubu meets Abbas and Reps after rejecting senators’ ticket bid

President Tinubu held a closed-door meeting with House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and other Reps at the Villa, days after shutting down senators' automatic ticket bid.

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Interception of Ribadu’s Phone Conversation

KEY POINTS DSS arraigned Nasir El-Rufai on a five-count charge over alleged phone interception...

Nigerian Military Sets up Court-Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Coup Plot

KEY POINTS Nigerian military has inaugurated a court-martial to try 36 personnel over an...

Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Unity Among Southern Leaders

KEY POINTS Governor Fubara endorsed President Tinubu for a second term, citing progress in...

Tinubu Approves 30% Debt Relief for Nigerian Airlines Amid Rising Fuel Costs

KEY POINTS The federal government approved a 30% reduction in debts owed by domestic...

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President Tinubu Orders EFCC to Vacate Osun Account Freeze Ahead Of Governorship Election

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu has ordered the EFCC to return to court and...

Hundreds Flee Sokoto Community as Bandit Attacks Force Families From Their Homes

KEY POINTS Hundreds of residents, including women, children and elderly people, have fled Unguwar...

Retired DSS Officer Arraigned Over Alleged IPOB Support

KEY POINTS Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam faces four charges over alleged IPOB membership and support. ...

Smuggling surge, revenue losses and succession plot threaten Nigeria Customs Service

Customs officers are allegedly guarding smugglers at night, a government revenue code is being used to steal billions, and a power struggle is brewing at the top of Nigeria Customs Service.