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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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President Tinubu to Pay First Nigerian State Visit to UK in Nearly 40 Years

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the UK on...
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Senate Schedules Emergency Plenary as E-Transmission Debate Intensifies

KEY POINTS The Senate will hold an emergency plenary on Tuesday, February 10, following...
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Lagos Government Seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market Over Persistent Environmental Violations

KEY POINTS The Lagos State Government has sealed Ladipo Spare Parts Market over repeated...
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NDLEA Nabs Lagos Businessman at Kano Airport for Ingesting 95 Wraps of Cocaine Bound for China

K KEY POINTS NDLEA arrested a Lagos-based businessman at Kano airport after he swallowed 95...
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IPOB Ends Monday Sit-at-Home Across South-East

KEY POINTS IPOB has permanently cancelled the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, effective February...
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Gunmen Kill Three, Abduct Catholic Priest in Fresh Kaduna Attack

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed three people and abducted Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye...
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NLC Threatens Mass Action, Election Boycott Over Rejection of Real-Time Results Transmission

KEY POINTS NLC has threatened mass action and possible election boycott if real-time electronic...
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Lagos Assembly Budgets N55.4bn for Lawmakers’ Quarters, Complex Beautification in 2026

KEY POINTS Lagos Assembly plans to spend N55.4bn in 2026 on lawmakers’ quarters and...
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Fresh Benue Attack Leaves 13 Dead as Gunmen Torch Market, Abduct Women

KEY POINTS Gunmen killed 13 people in an attack on Anwase Market in Kwande...
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Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits Plateau as State Confirms 11 Cases, Four Deaths

KEY POINTS Plateau State has confirmed 11 Lassa fever cases and four deaths across...
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JOHESU Suspends 84-Day Nationwide Strike After Fresh Agreement With Federal Government

KEY POINTS JOHESU has suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days, following a conciliation...
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INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 General Elections

KEY POINTS INEC has registered the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the National Democratic Congress...
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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...