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Court Finds Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Guilty in N33.8bn Fraud Case

KEY POINTS Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering involving ₦33.8 billion. The court found that funds meant for major hydroelectric power projects were diverted through Bureau de Change operators. Mamman was absent during judgment, leading...

May 8, 2026

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Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s High Commissioner. He denied claims that Germany rejected his appointment, saying he personally requested the redeployment. Fani-Kayode threatened legal action against media outlets that reported the alleged rejection story. Former Aviation...

May 8, 2026

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Nigerian airlines plan Thursday shutdown as Jet A1 prices triple

Nigerian airlines may ground flights Thursday over a 300 percent surge in Jet A1 fuel prices, pushing operating costs past breaking point.

April 27, 2026

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Army Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Destroys 10 Illegal Refineries and Arrests Nine in Niger Delta

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army arrested nine suspects and destroyed 10 illegal refining sites across...

April 27, 2026

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FG Commits Over ₦5bn Through UBEC to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis Nationwide

KEY POINTS The Federal Government has allocated over ₦5 billion through UBEC to improve...

April 27, 2026

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Mother of NYSC Member Killed in Abuja Crossfire Demands Justice

KEY POINTS An NYSC member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, was killed during a crossfire between soldiers...

April 27, 2026

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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...

April 27, 2026

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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,...

April 25, 2026

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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...

April 25, 2026

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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...

April 25, 2026

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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...

April 25, 2026

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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.

April 25, 2026

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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.

April 25, 2026

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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.

April 25, 2026