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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...
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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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Court Remands Malami Over Alleged Money Laundering

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, his son and an associate in prison over alleged money laundering involving about ₦9 billion.
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Three Killed, Three Abducted as Bandits Strike Kaduna Community Again

Bandits killed three people and abducted three others in a late night attack on Bundu Kahugu community in Kaduna State.
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Anthony Joshua Mourns Close Friends Killed in Lagos Ibadan Expressway Crash

Anthony Joshua lost two close friends and team members in a Lagos Ibadan Expressway crash that also left the boxer injured.
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Nigeria Tax Laws Face Fresh Resistance as Lawmakers, Students and Court Step In

Nigeria’s new tax laws face growing resistance as lawmakers, students and the courts question their authenticity and planned rollout.
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US Air Strikes Trigger Terrorist Movements as Nigerian Military Tightens Surveillance

Nigeria’s military is tracking fleeing terrorists after US air strikes, amid rising debate over security cooperation and foreign troop deployment.
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Brain Drain Fears Grow as Nigerian Scientists Exit

Nigeria scientific community warns that rising migration of Nigerian scientists could weaken research capacity and slow innovation if funding and policy reforms stall.
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Naira Gains N11 at Official FX Market

The naira strengthened at the official market, gaining N11 as improved liquidity and steady inflows supported confidence in Nigeria currency outlook.
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Oil Prices Rise as Supply Risks Keep Markets Alert

Crude oil prices moved higher as traders weighed tightening supplies, geopolitical risks, and steady demand signals across major energy consuming economies worldwide.
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Makinde, Fayose Clash Over N50bn Bodija Relief Fund as 2027 Politics Heat Up

A dispute over Bodija explosion relief funds deepens political tensions between Governor Seyi Makinde and ex Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose ahead of 2027.
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Benin City abduction: Obaseki’s Cousin Recounts Alleged Assault, Public Stripping

A cousin of former Edo governor Godwin Obaseki describes an alleged daylight abduction, assault and public humiliation in Benin City.
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Tinubu Approves Write Off of $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt to Federation

President Tinubu approves the cancellation of over $1.4bn and N5.5tn in NNPC debts after reconciliation of long standing obligations.
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Tinubu leaves Lagos for Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit

KEY POINTS • Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe on Sunday as part of his year...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.