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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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EFCC Arraigns Ex-Federal University Dutsinma VC Over Alleged ₦19.7m Bribery Scheme

KEY POINTS EFCC has arraigned former Federal University Dutsinma VC, Prof. Armaya’u Hamisu Bichi,...

Suspected Thugs Attack ADC Secretariat in Edo

KEY POINTS Suspected thugs attacked the ADC secretariat in Benin, vandalising property and damaging...

Trump Praises Nigeria’s First Lady Remi Tinubu at US National Prayer Breakfast

KEY POINTS US President Donald Trump publicly recognised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at...

Villagers’ Refusal to Embrace Extremist Ideology Sparked Deadly Attack in Kwara

KEY POINTS The massacre of 162 villagers in Kwara State was a retaliatory attack...

NBA to Petition Police, Security Agencies Over Kwankwaso’s Alleged Claims of Judicial Interference in Kano Election Case

KEY POINTS NBA will petition police and security agencies over claims suggesting interference in...

Court Jails Former NEXIM Bank Managing Director Roberts Orya for 10 Years

KEY POINTS An FCT High Court has sentenced former NEXIM Bank MD Roberts Orya...

NCC, NDPC Sign Pact to Deepen Data Privacy and Protection in Nigeria

KEY POINTS NCC and NDPC have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on data...

Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026,...

Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due...

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence, Seeks Quashing of Terrorism Conviction

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu has personally filed an appeal to quash his life sentence...

Over 160 Killed in Kwara Village Massacre as Nigeria Battles Escalating Terror and Bandit Violence

KEY POINTS At least 162 people were killed in Woro village, Kwara State, in...

Senate Rejects Mandatory Real-Time E-Transmission of Election Results

KEY POINTS Senate rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results...

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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...