Author: Yunusa Umar

Abuja_The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on a ₦80.2 billion money laundering charge continued on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, before Justice Emeka Nwite. Bello is facing a 19-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing him of laundering ₦80,246,470,088.88. EFCC arraigns man for alleged ₦150m fraud in Delta At Wednesday’s proceedings, prosecution counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed the court that the session was scheduled for the cross-examination of the third prosecution witness, Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank Plc. Egoro affirmed that he…

Suspected Lakurawa bandits have ambushed a group of hunters in Kadidda Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two persons. The incident occurred at about 4:30 pm on February 3, according to sources at the Sokoto State Police Command. The victims were among a group of hunters who had entered the forest for what was described as a hunting exhibition when the assailants attacked them. Sources said the bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, ambushed the hunters at close range and shot two of them dead, while others managed to…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly overnight attack on Worro community by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga via his Facebook page that Operation Savannah Shield would protect defenceless communities in the area. The President said the new military formation would spearhead Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at checking the activities of the terrorists and protecting vulnerable communities in the area. Condemning the attack, Tinubu described the assailants as “cowardly…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged mutilation of the Nigerian currency. READ MORE: EFCC nabs 10, seizes trucks in Kwara illegal mining crackdown EFCC arraigns ex-NEDC coordinator over alleged ₦2.28bn fraud The Kano Zonal Directorate of the commission arrested Inuwa on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which she was seen using naira notes to clean mucus from her nose. The arrest followed intelligence gathering after the video attracted widespread public attention, prompting the commission to trace and apprehend the actress for…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, and his son, Abdulaziz, before the federal high court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Malami and his son were arraigned on Tuesday on a five-count charge before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. READ MORE:Malami accuses DSS, EFCC of undermining court-granted bail Amnesty International calls for DSS probe over killing of two men in Abuja The DSS accused the former AGF of allegedly refusing to prosecute suspected terrorism financiers whose case files were forwarded to his office while he was in office.…

Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 10 persons over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin–Ogbomosho axis. The arrests were carried out on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation across parts of Kwara and Oyo states. READ MORE: EFCC arrests 28 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara Ex-Kwara gov on trial for alleged N5.8bn UBEC fund diversion Those arrested include nine truck drivers and one escort. They were intercepted during a well-coordinated sting operation by EFCC operatives. Solid minerals recovered from the…

The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies for what he described as significant successes recorded in the ongoing fight against banditry in Mariga Local Government Area and parts of the Niger North senatorial district. Sarkin-Daji described the recent operations as a major breakthrough in efforts to tackle insecurity in the state, noting that the bravery, professionalism and commitment of security personnel led to the killing of several bandits, while others were arrested. READ MORE: Niger State Governor approves N80,000 minimum…

The federal government has arraigned nine suspects over their alleged involvement in the attack on Yelwata community in Benue State. The suspects were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday. READ MORE: Benue Massacre: Obi faults Tinubu for skipping Yelwata visit over bad roads NSCDC arrests 20 suspects over kidnapping, terrorism, vandalism in nationwide crackdown At the commencement of proceedings, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, informed the court that a 57-count amended charge had been filed against the defendants. The amended charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/471/2025, was filed on January 20, 2026. Fagbemi…

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed four charcoal traders and abducted four others during an attack on Gassarwa bush in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on January 31, when a group of young men from Abbari Ward in Monguno LGA went into the bush to burn firewood for charcoal, security and community sources said. READ MORE: Troops uncover Boko Haram underground fuel, logistics base in Borno Terrorists die as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno According to the sources, the Chairman of the Charcoal Traders Union in Monguno, Babagana Mallam, reported that four…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions across key government institutions in the state. Those appointed include Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle as Acting Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Barrister Rahama Malam Alhaji as Provost of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Institute, while Aina’u Ade has been promoted from Special Assistant to Senior Special Assistant on Kannywood Affairs. Additionally, Yusuf Mukhtar has been promoted to the rank of Permanent Secretary. READ MORE:Gov Abba Yusuf’s aide resigns from office, remains in NNPP Kano gov Abba Yusuf resigns from NNPP amid internal crisis…