Author: Yunusa Umar

At least 11 inmates were pardoned at Suleja correctional center by Niger State chief judge, Justice Halima Abdulmalik to decongest correctional facilities in the state. The NAN reports that the chief judge announced the decision l during her annual routine visit to the custodial facility on Wednesday in Suleja. READ MORE:10 things you need to know about Rivers Chief Judge US court sentences Nigerian to eight years over $1.3m tax fraud scheme Ms Abdulmalik said that the inmates were freed following a thorough review of their case files, and they were found to be of good conduct while serving their…

Dozens of terrorists were reportedly killed by the air component of operation Hadin Kai following an airstrike on their withdrawal routes after a failed attack on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. According to Zagalola Makama, a counter security publication focused on LakeChad said security sources told him that the terrorists had, at about 7:30 p.m. on March 3, launched a coordinated assault on artillery positions in Ngoshe, a community located about 12 kilometres from Pulka and 31 kilometres from Gwoza town. READ MORE:Terrorists intercept trucks conveying food in Borno Adeyanju condemns government’s alleged pardon, negotiation with terrorists…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has closed its case against Umar Abubakar in an alleged job racketeering trial before the Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola. Abubakar is standing trial in suit number HC/ADSY/127C/2022 between the Federal Government and Umar Abubakar before the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Justice Hafsat Abdulrahman. READ MORE:ICPC details items seized from fmr Kaduna gov Nasir El-Rufai’s Abuja residence El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC At the resumed hearing on March 2, 2026, prosecuting counsel, Lorngee Terkuma Solomon, presented the Commission’s final witness, Isah Abdullahi Gaude, an…

Umar Haruna Doguwa, the commissioner of water resources under the administration of governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State amid political crisis which saw the governor defected to All Progressive Congress (APC). In a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor accepted the resignation of Doguwa as commissioner. READ MORE: ADC, NNPP reject Electoral Act 2026, allege plot to undermine multi-party democracy NNPP slams Yusuf’s defection as betrayal, Kwankwaso loyalists resign Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa formally tendered his resignation on Monday, 2nd March, 2026, with effect from today. “Governor Yusuf expressed deep appreciation…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ikoyi, on Tuesday arraigned two bank officials, Bakare Oladimeji Surajudeen and James Olukayode Imokwede, before Ismaila Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged fraud involving $306,667.81 and €50,250. The defendants, said to be top officials of FSDH Merchant Bank Limited, were docked on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged stealing and retention of stolen property amounting to $306,667.81 and €50,250. READ MORE: EFCC arraigns ex-NRC MD Okhiria over alleged $385,000, N165m fraud EFCC arrests 20 over alleged vote buying in FCT…

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised businessman Aliko Dangote over the recent increase in the pump price of fuel, accusing him of “evil monopoly” and exploiting Nigerians. In a statement on Tuesday, Adeyanju alleged that the Dangote Refinery had increased the pump price of petrol by over 100 per cent, attributing the hike to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region involving Iran. READ MORE:Adeyanju urges EFCC, DSS to probe El-Rufai over alleged corruption, insecurity Deji Adeyanju demands probe of Dangote’s $5m claim on NMDPRA boss “Aliko Dangote has hiked the pump price of fuel by over…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned to rule on the admissibility of a Deed of Assignment and an Irrevocable Power of Attorney tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The documents relate to the sale of Plot 1160, Cadastral Zone, Gwarimpa 2, Abuja, allegedly sold for ₦100 million. READ MORE:Yahaya Bello trial: N2.1bn loan repaid with funds from Kogi LGAs – Witness EFCC witnesses admit massive withdrawals from Kogi accounts, say Yahaya Bello not beneficiary Bello is being prosecuted…

The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) have pledged to deepen collaboration in intelligence sharing and operational coordination to curb illicit financial flows and protect the integrity of the electoral process. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the new Chief of Aviation Security at MAKIA, Aliyu Yahuza Abdullahi, to the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I) Friday S. Ebelo. Speaking during the visit, Abdullahi assured the Commission of his…

Two prominent members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) qaids were reportedly killed in a recent airstrike precision at Yuwe inside Sambisa general area of Borno State. According to sources whom Zagalola Makama, a counter security expert publication spoke to that the two senior terrorist leaders killed in the strikes are Ali G3, identified as the qaid in charge of Yuwe, and Abdullahi Muga, also a qaid within the group’s command structure. READ MORE: Military airstrikes kill ISWAP commanders in Sambisa forest Terrorists die as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno Their deaths come after initial reports confirmed the…

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, one of sons of Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate under People Democratic Party, has tendered his resignation letter as commissioner for works and energy development in Adamawa State under governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. According to letter seen by New Daily Prime and posted on X on Monday (formerly Twitter) by the ex-commissioner conveyed his resignation message to Secretary to the State Government in the state, citing the resignation as personal reflection and careful consideration. READ MORE:Atiku alleges APC plot to destabilise ADC through judiciary 2027: Lagos APC dismisses Atiku, Obi as genuine democrats “I write…