Author: Yunusa Umar

The trial of a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over alleged money laundering involving ₦80.2 billion, continued yesterday, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The trial continued with with fresh details of how billions of naira traced to local government funds were allegedly moved through private company accounts. Testifying as Prosecution Witness Seven (PW7), Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank, told the court that a total of ₦3.14 billion was lodged in cash into the account of E-traders International Limited within eight months. READ MORE: EFCC witnesses admit massive withdrawals from Kogi…

Amnesty International has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to urgently investigate the killing of two men allegedly by one of its personnel, Ajayi Abayomi, in Karmajiji community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The rights group said the incident, which occurred on January 19, 2026, highlights the persistent problem of reckless and unlawful use of firearms by security operatives and the abuse of power. READ MORE:Amnesty International condemns abduction of 166 worshippers in Kaduna Amnesty condemns arrest of Abuja-based activist, demands immediate release  According to Amnesty International, one of the victims, Musa Adamu, died a few hours…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, arraigned BFI Group Corporation and six others before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Jabi, Abuja, over an alleged €100 million fraud. Those charged alongside the company are Reuben M. Jaja, Uzor Chidi Jerry, David Femi James, Imeobong Jumbo Udom, Adeola Edward and Emeka Emmanuel Okorie. READ MORE:NEITI deepens alliance with EFCC, ICPC to strengthen accountability in extractive sector EFCC arraigns businessman, firm in Lagos over alleged $550,000 fraud They were arraigned before Justice M.S. Idris on a five-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and obtaining…

Kaduna State has been selected as the host of the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week, an annual flagship event of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Governor Uba Sani described the choice as both an honour and a responsibility. Sani made this known while receiving members of the Governing Council of the NIPR, led by its President, Ike Neliaku, alongside officials of the Local Organising Committee, who formally presented the hosting flag to the state. READ MORE: Kurmin Wali Attack: Gov. Uba Sani vows to secure release of abducted victims Sani credits inclusive governance for APC’s Chikun win “Kaduna…

Salihu Yusuf, a Borno-man was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Muhammad Maina of Borno state High Court sitting in Maiduguri over misappropriation. The suspect was brought to court on Wednesday over N20,000,00.00 misappropriation. READ MORE: Malami accuses DSS, EFCC of undermining court-granted bail EFCC arraigns ex-NEDC coordinator over alleged ₦2.28bn fraud The defendant was arraigned on a two count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N20,000,000.00. Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Salihu Yusuf Wavah “M”, from 9th June, 2024 to 11th June, 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State, within…

The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC), has dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate involved in the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s airtime and data resources, with losses estimated at over ₦7.7 billion. This was disclosed by Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin who posted the development on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday that the suspects linked to the fraud were also arrested. READ MORE: NPFL fines Katsina United ₦9.5 million, imposes sanctions after violent Clash NPFL fines Katsina United ₦9.5 million, imposes sanctions after violent clash The breakthrough followed a petition submitted by a Nigerian telecommunications…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved a fresh round of appointments and promotions across key government agencies as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery in the state. The approvals were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. READ MORE:21 Kano lawmakers dump NNPP for APC as political defections gather momentum Gov Abba Yusuf didn’t quit NNPP, only left Kwankwasiya movement — Party founder According to the statement, Hon. Abdulkadir Balarabe Kankarofi (Alhajiji) has been appointed Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs in the Office of the Executive…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned a former National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed, alongside Chibuike Echem and Aminu Alhaji (now at large), over an alleged ₦2.28 billion fraud. The suspects were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya of Federal High Court in Zuba, Abuja on a 54-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, and forgery. READ MORE: Malami accuses DSS, EFCC of undermining court-granted bail Alleged N458m Fraud: EFCC presents first witness as Ibrahim Habib trial of Ibrahim begins At the…

Troops of 1 Division of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a coordinated operation along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, a counter security expert based in LakeChad, said the rescue was carried out late on January 26 after troops deployed at a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Doka, after sighting armed terrorists moving with captives along a bush track between Gidan Duna and Amale in Kachia LGA. “The troops immediately mobilised and pursued the suspects. On sighting the approaching security vehicles and motorcycles,…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has commenced court-martial proceedings against 16 officers following the conclusion of investigations into alleged acts of indiscipline and breaches of military regulations, including claims of plotting to overthrow the government. The Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. READ MORE: Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation as ECOWAS deliberates on Benin attempted coup, others Coup: Senate backs Tinubu’s request to deploy military to Benin Uba recalled that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had announced the arrest of the officers in October 2025, adding that investigations into their…