Author: Yunusa Umar

The Niger State Government has directed all private schools in the state to suspend the planned resumption of academic activities scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, pending the announcement of an official date. The directive was issued in a public notice by the Niger State Private Schools Board and signed by its Information Officer, Khadijat Umar, on January 2, 2026. READ MORE: Defence ministry goes paperless as Musa launches digital efficiency system Full list of 265 Niger school abductees still in captivity According to the notice, the approved resumption date for private schools will be formally announced by the Executive…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 7 to deliver its ruling on the bail applications filed by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz, and his wife, Bashir Asabe. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after counsel to the defendants, Joseph Daudu, and counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho, adopted their written addresses and argued their positions before the court. READ MORE: Malami, son face 16 count charge of corruption  Court remands ex-Attorney-General Malami, son, wife in Kuje over alleged money laundering The defendants are standing trial…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for finance, Yakubu Adamu, Balarabe Elena, Aminu Bose and Kabiru Mohammed before Justice Emeka Nwite of Federal High Court in Abuja. EFCC in a statement posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday said they were arraigned over an alleged terrorism financing. READ MORE: EFCC arrests Bauchi Accountant General for alleged ₦‎70bn fraud Gov Alia suspends Attorney General for challenging EFCC’s legality The post reads, “They were arraigned on a ten-count charge bordering on conspiracy, conversion of public funds and alleged terrorism financing contrary to Section 2(1) and Section…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded a major operational breakthrough in the North-East with the arrest of two suspected suicide bombers linked to the deadly Dec. 24 attack on a mosque at Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, Borno State. The arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations by troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE) across Borno and Yobe states, alongside the disruption of key logistics networks believed to be sustaining Boko Haram terror activities. READ MORE: Shettima condoles with families of slain soldiers in Maiduguri JUST IN: First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, Donates Relief Materials to Flood…

A suspected drug peddler has been killed during a police operation in Katsina state. According to Zagazola Makama, a security expert and counter insurgency police sources said the incident occurred on December 27, 2025, at about 10:00 pm in Sabuwar Anguwa area of Katsina local government. READ MORE FROM New Daily Prime: Bandits kill one, rustle livestock in Katsina Katsina police rescue 10 victims after gunfight with bandits “Operatives of the Central Market Surveillance Team, led by ASP Audu Isah, raided the area following credible intelligence and arrested one Uzairu Abubakar, also known as Uzairu Kuda, said to be a…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested members of the gang responsible for the abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Ephraim, a neurology professor murdered in 2023, security sources have said. The alleged gang leader, Patrick Etim, 23, and an accomplice, Bassey Asuquo, 40, were arrested on Saturday at a medical facility in Cross River State while allegedly planning the kidnap of another senior medical professional. A third suspect, Isaac Ekpeyong, was also apprehended. READ MORE FROM New Daily Prime: Police charge 15-year-old with murder of teen in Weston-super-M Rivers police take over case of murdered teen…

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and cattle rustlers in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Kiru and Tsanyawa local government areas of the state. The arrests were carried out by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) and other tactical units, following actionable intelligence, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa. READ MORE FROM NEW DAILY PRIME: Kano APC chieftain withdraws $10m bribery claim against senators Police nab 3 fraudsters with N129.5bn fake currency in Kano Kiyawa said that acting on the directive of…

An Enugu State High Court has convicted and sentenced two former bankers, Sani Endurance Aferokhe and Hillary Odo, for the criminal diversion of N10.3 million belonging to pensioners. The duo were convicted by Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, following their prosecution by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more on New Daily Prime: Presidency blasts opposition for ‘weaponising politics’ to avoid EFCC accountability EFCC, NDC partner to revamp security curriculum The EFCC arraigned the defendants on January 18, 2016, on a 15-count charge…

BMany worshippers were killed on Wednesday after an explosive device detonated inside a mosque at Gamborun Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. Read more on News Daily Prime: Shettima condoles with families of slain soldiers in Maiduguri Businessman bags 6 months imprisonment for N1.1 fraud in Maiduguri Traders and residents in the area were seen fleeing the scene as thick smoke billowed from the mosque, while others attempted to assist victims before emergency responders arrived. Security operatives cordoned off the area…

The Office of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of openly defying a valid court order, illegally detaining Malami beyond the period allowed by law, and subjecting him to what it described as a “trial by media.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by Mohammed Bello Doka, special assistant on Media to Malami, said the EFCC refused to comply with a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, order granted on December 23, 2025, which admitted Malami to bail on conditions already…