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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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TikToker Peller Arrested by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving

Lagos police arrested TikTok influencer Peller after a reckless driving video sparked outrage, renewing calls for stricter enforcement against dangerous online stunts.
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Naira Slides as FX Shortages Grip Official Market

The naira slipped to N1,456 per dollar as FX shortages persisted, keeping pressure on Nigeria’s currency market despite rising external reserves.
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Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide Ahead of NLC Protest

Police deploy tactical units nationwide as NLC protests insecurity and warns of strike if demonstrations face violence.
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Aisha Buhari: The Cabal Turned Buhari Against Me, Disrupted His Health Routine

Aisha Buhari claims aides turned her late husband against her and disrupted his nutrition, worsening his health while in office.
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Peter Obi: 80% Youth Unemployment Shows Leaders Have Failed Nigeria

Key Points Peter Obi links Nigeria’s 80% youth unemployment rate to leadership failure and...
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Workers Face Nigeria’s Worst Survival Crisis, NLC Says

Nigeria’s labour union says inflation, insecurity and weak wages have pushed workers into the harshest survival crisis the country has ever recorded
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CardinalStone Seeks $120 Million for West Africa SMEs

CardinalStone is raising a $120 million fund to invest in profitable SMEs across West Africa, betting on mid-market businesses as the region’s next growth engine
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Nigeria Pauses Sachet Alcohol Ban After SGF Directive

Nigeria has halted enforcement of the sachet alcohol ban after an SGF directive, pending consultations and a final government review.
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CBN Signals Higher Treasury Bill Rates After Bond Reset

Nigeria’s central bank prepares to lift Treasury bill rates after bond yields surge, signalling firmer monetary conditions and renewed focus on yield alignment.
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EEDC Blames Power Supply Drop on Gas Shortages

EEDC says gas constraints disrupted generation, forcing load shedding and reducing electricity supply across the South-East as grid operators work to restore stability.
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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited Speech

Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, alleging an edited documentary misrepresented his January 6 speech and influenced the 2024 election
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Alakija Donates $23 Million Teaching Hospital to Osun University

Nigeria’s richest woman donates a $23 million teaching hospital to Osun State University, expanding medical training, specialist care, and healthcare infrastructure capacity
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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.