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Court jails man 9 years for money laundering in Lagos
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, May 11, 2026, convicted and sentenced Taofeek Daniel Oriola to nine years imprisonment for money laundering. Oriola was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, on a three-count charge bordering on money laundering and…
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Alleged N31bn fraud: Court revokes Saleh Mamman’s bail, issues bench warrant for his arrest
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on Monday, May 11, 2026 revoked the bail, granted the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a warrant for his arrest following his absence in court to face his criminal prosecution. Saleh has remained out of circulation and without traces…
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China Confirms Trump’s Visit This Week
President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and trade with his Chinese counterpart. Washington and Beijing have been at loggerheads over key issues ranging from trade tariffs to the Middle East war and Taiwan, which China claims as part…
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Hantavirus: This Is Not Covid-19, Health Officials Call For Calm As US Citizen Tests Positive
US passengers from the Dutch flagged hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius disembark at the industrial port of Granadilla de Abona on the island of Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands on May 10, 2026. Health officials have called for calm following a widespread scare, saying the Hantavirus disease is nowhere near as serious as COVID-19. One…
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Peter Obi congratulates Victor Osimhen after Galatasaray’s Turkish League triumph
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his outstanding performance in helping Galatasaray S.K. secure the Turkish Süper Lig title. Osimhen delivered a match-winning display by scoring twice in the decisive victory that confirmed Galatasaray as league champions, further cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s finest football…
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US behind Boko Haram and banditry in Nigeria — Sheikh Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has alleged that American intelligence agencies are behind the activities of bandits and Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria. Gumi made the claim in a Facebook post on Saturday while reacting to comments by Mike Arnold, who had spoken about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Arnold had shared photos of…
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Nigerian Army kills terrorists during ambush operation in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have recorded another operational success against terrorists operating within Kogi State following a well coordinated ambush along Bandit crossing points within the Adankolo Forest Reserve in Lokoja Local Government Area. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, stated this in a statement issued…
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Troops defeat ISWAP attempt on Gonori, decimate terrorists in devasting air-land onslaught
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a crushing blow to ISWAP terrorists, decisively defeating a lnight attack on 120 Task Force Battalion Gonori under Sector 2 in the late hours of Saturday, 9 May 2026 up till the early morning of Sunday 10 May 2026. Media Information…
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President Tinubu’s tribute to Baba Fasoranti on attaining 100 years
My joy knows no bounds as we witness Pa Reuben Fasoranti, our father, elder statesman, administrator, pro-democracy activist, prominent politician, and foremost Afenifere leader, attain the milestone age of 100 on May 11. Baba Fasoranti deserves all the encomiums that will come his way on this occasion for his uncommon life of service and immense…