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Alleged unlawful naira redesign: Absence of Emefiele, counsel stalls trial
The absence of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, and his counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, stalled the continuation of his trial before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over the alleged unlawful redesign of the naira. At the…
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Kogi Security Forces Rescue Abducted School Principal, NECO Official, Students
Security operatives have rescued four persons abducted during an attack in a school, the Kogi State Government has said. Four students, their principal, and an ad hoc staff member of the National Examination Council (NECO) were abducted on Tuesday when the school in Odo-Ekina, Dekina Local Government Area of the state, came under attack. But…
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Court of Appeal Upholds INEC 2027 Election Guidelines, Sets Aside Federal High Court Ruling
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the Guidelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, the appellate court voided and set aside the May 20 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had nullified the…
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Alleged N3.1b fraud: Suswam’s absence stalls adoption of final addresses
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, adjourned the trial of the former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam till September 25, 2026, for adoption of final written addresses. Prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, at the start of the proceedings informed the court that the matter before the court…
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Alleged $700,000 Fraud: Court adjourns trial of impersonators of EFCC officers till Oct 21
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, adjourned the trial of Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, till October 21, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is prosecuting both defendants on amended four-count charge, bordering on impersonation, conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence the…
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21 CSOs Urge Tinubu to Remove Surveyor Akande Moruf Adetunji Over Alleged Misconduct, Abuse of Office
The Civil Society Alliance Against Corruption and Abuse of Office (CSAACAO), alongside 20 other civil society organisations, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Surveyor Akande Moruf Adetunji from public office over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office and other actions it described as unbecoming of a public officer. The demand was contained…
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Terrorists Flee Under Heavy Fire as Troops Rescue 13 Victims in Zamfara
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 13 kidnapped victims during two separate intelligence-led operations in Zamfara State after forcing terrorists to flee under heavy fire. The operations, conducted in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas, also led to the discovery of a suspected terrorist camp and the recovery…
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Nigeria’s economy is on steady growth, Tinubu tells Deloitte Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ruwayda…
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Soludo Hails Tinubu For Approving Design of 2 Major South-East Highways
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the design and procurement of two major highway projects in the South-East, describing the decision as a historic step towards rebuilding the region’s infrastructure. In a post shared on his official X account on Wednesday, Soludo expressed excitement over the development,…
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Senate Approves ₦50 Million Support for Families of Security Personnel, Teachers Killed During Oyo Schoolchildren Rescue
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the Senate approved a ₦50 million support package for the families of five people who lost their lives during the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Speaking during plenary, Akpabio said the operation claimed the lives of a 28-year-old Army lieutenant from Adamawa State, a police…