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Ngige’s alleged N2.2b fraud: Court to rule on admissibility of defence documents October 14
The trial of a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige continued on Thursday, July 2, 2026, before Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Gwarimpa, Abuja, with the cross-examination of the Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, Onwusoro Maduka Iheamelam by defence counsel, P.I.N. Ikwueto, SAN. The court deferred ruling on…
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Emefiele: $6.2m released by CBN for foreign election observer misssion was pure theft —Witness
The trial of the former governor the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, before Justice H.Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, continued on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with the 14th Prosecution Witness, PW14, Okpoziakpo Eloho, informing the court that the $6,230,000 (Six Million, Two Hundred and Thirty Thousand Dollars) released by…
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Troops repel terrorist attack on Forward Operating Base Mairari
Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has once again demonstrated its resilience and combat superiority as troops of CIB XIX at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mairari successfully repelled a determined night attack by ISWAP terrorists in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force…
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ECOWAS gets new Headquarters in Abuja as Tinubu recommits to regional integration, peace
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the opening of the new headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja will renew the commitment to regional integration, peace, industrialisation and shared prosperity across West Africa. He called the new building a symbol of renewal, of resilience, and of confidence in the future…
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Troops bust illegal arms manufacturing syndicate, recover weapons in Kebbi
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded another significant operational success, dismantling a criminal syndicate involved in the manufacture and supply of locally fabricated firearms to terrorist groups operating in Kebbi State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel…
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Alleged $700m fraud: How impersonator of Olukoyede’s aide was arrested — Witness
The Second Prosecution Witness, PW2, Akeem Lasisi in the trial of Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim before Justice J.O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, narrated how his team arrested the defendants who allegedly impersonated officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), with…
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Court Affirms Mark-Led ADC Leadership, Dismisses Abejide’s Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by Senator David Mark, dismissing a suit challenging the appointments of Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s national chairman and national secretary. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman struck out the suit filed by House…
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Bianca Ojukwu welcomes 6 Nigerians freed after nearly 1 year in Côte d’Ivoire detention
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has welcomed home six Nigerian citizens who returned to the country after spending almost a year in detention in Côte d’Ivoire without being formally charged or tried. The return of the young men, who arrived through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, marked an emotional reunion with…
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PFIPC Controversy Deepens as FG Files Criminal Charges Against Adeyemi, Presidency Denies Agency Exists
The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has escalated after Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi accused the Presidency of concealing the agency’s existence while the Federal Government insisted it is fictitious and confirmed criminal charges against him. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Adeyemi alleged that Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
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JUST IN: CBN revokes operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks for failing to meet regulatory requirements for continued operations. The apex bank announced the decision in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi-Ali Hakama. According to the statement, the revocation took effect from July 1,…