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Nigeria’s North-East recorded nearly 2,000 IED explosions in seven years, new report reveals

Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.

Dino Melaye says INEC has become a department of APC, demands chairman’s exit

Dino Melaye accused Nigeria's electoral commission of operating as an arm of the ruling APC, calling for the chairman's removal over alleged bias.

Court Throws Out FG’s Evidence in Dasuki Money Laundering Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected fresh evidence the government tried to submit in Dasuki’s money laundering trial.

Court Mandates EFCC to Free Detained Socialite in High-Profile Corruption Case

KEY POINTS A Federal High Court ordered the EFCC to release businesswoman Aisha Achimugu...

Lagos Socialite E-Money Released After EFCC Interrogation

KEY POINTS E-Money was released after EFCC interrogation over alleged Naira abuse and defacing...

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu Begins Hunger Strike

KEY POINTS Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu declared a hunger strike after her arrest by the...

Court Orders Aisha Achimugu to Face EFCC Over $25.3 Million Oil Block Probe

KEY POINTS Aisha Achimugu faces court-ordered questioning by the EFCC over alleged money laundering...

Three Nigerians Plead Guilty to $4.5 Million US Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS Three Nigerians admitted laundering $4.5M via romance/BEC scams, targeting 125+ victims in...

Customs Intercepts $193,000 Concealed in Yogurt Carton

KEY POINTS The Customs authorities discovered $193,000 worth of concealed funds concealed inside a...

Court Overrules Yahaya Bello as EFCC Opens N110bn Fraud Trial

Judicial authorities rejected Yahaya Bello's legal challenge while granting EFCC authority to pursue its N110bn fraud case.

Fintech Firms to Resume Customer Enrollment After Regulatory Pause

Nigerian fintech companies will be allowed to resume enrolling new customers in a few months, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had suspended new customer onboarding in April to address concerns about money laundering.

EFCC Reopens Money Laundering Cases Against 13 Ex-Governors

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13...

Former Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq Fails to Appear at EFCC Amid ₦37.1bn Fraud Probe

Sadiya Umar-Farouq, former minister, leaves EFCC waiting, declining ₦37.1bn fraud inquiry appearance, stirring concerns over her non-attendance.

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Nigeria’s North-East recorded nearly 2,000 IED explosions in seven years, new report reveals

Nearly 2,000 explosive device incidents hit Nigeria's North-East over seven years, with road-planted IEDs accounting for the largest share of attacks throughout the period.

Dino Melaye says INEC has become a department of APC, demands chairman’s exit

Dino Melaye accused Nigeria's electoral commission of operating as an arm of the ruling APC, calling for the chairman's removal over alleged bias.

David Mark leads mass protest at INEC as ADC demands chairman’s resignation over democracy fears

David Mark led opposition figures to INEC's Abuja headquarters Wednesday, demanding the electoral commission chairman's resignation over alleged interference in party affairs

Gunmen kill at least 20 in Niger State, attack miners in Plateau as Kebbi communities burn

Gunmen riding motorbikes swept into Bagna and Erena villages before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and sending residents fleeing to nearby towns.