Author: Yunusa Umar

The trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness alleging that a N2.1 billion loan was repaid using funds from Kogi State local government areas. The tenth prosecution witness (PW10), Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank, testified under subpoena and detailed what he described as movements of funds through multiple bank accounts. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), Egoro told the court that a loan of N2.1 billion was disbursed into the account of Keyless…

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals, Huang Haoyu and An Hongxu, to 46 years’ imprisonment each for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The convicts, alongside one Friday Audu, were among 792 suspected fraudsters arrested on December 19, 2024, during a surprise operation tagged “Eagle Flush Operation” conducted by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos. READ MORE:EFCC arraigns man over alleged N603m job scam in Abuja EFCC nabs 10, seizes trucks in Kwara illegal mining crackdown EFCC investigations revealed that Audu allegedly incorporated Genting…

Nigerian authorities have been urged to investigate the Lagos State Police Command and its commissioner, Jimoh Moshood, following the alleged assault of activists during a peaceful protest against forced evictions in parts of Lagos, including Makoko. This was posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday by Amnesty International calling the authorities to investigate Lagos police and its commissioner, Jimoh Moshood. Rights advocates said activists Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Dele Frank, popularly known as Arole Fela, were “ruthlessly assaulted” by police officers while participating in the demonstration, leaving Soweto and others with severe injuries. “The Nigerian authorities must investigate the Lagos…

The United States will deploy 200 additional troops to Nigeria to enhance military training and intelligence support to intensifies operations against insurgent groups in the north. A US official, quoted by credible media outlets, said the incoming personnel will reinforce a small contingent of American forces already operating in the country. The move signals a strengthening of security cooperation between Washington and Abuja at a critical phase in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism campaign. READ MORE: Three of four US soldiers missing in Lithuania found dead Army confirms loss of soldiers, CJTF members in Sambisa forest ambush The deployment follows renewed military engagement…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 9, 2026, arraigned Gidado Ibrahim before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged N603.4 million job scam. Ibrahim was arraigned alongside Halimat Adenike Tejusho, who is currently at large, before Justice H. Muazu on an amended six-count charge bordering on fraud, obtaining by false pretence and forgery. READ MORE:EFCC arraigns BFI group, six others over alleged €100m fraud Retired Generals slam Wike over clash with naval officer, demand apology At the proceedings, prosecuting counsel Y. Tarfa informed the court that the charges had…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday vowed that Nigeria would overcome terrorism and banditry, describing the security challenges confronting the country as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s values. Speaking at the opening of the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the president said his administration remained resolute in strengthening the nation’s security forces and restoring peace in affected communities. READ MORE: Prayers for Tinubu as Matawalle marries off ten children in Abuja “We will overcome this unacceptable terrorism and banditry. It’s not part of our culture. It’s foreign to us,” Tinubu said.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enugu Zonal Directorate, has commenced investigations into a sales representative and a Point of Sale (POS) operator over the alleged diversion of more than N70 million belonging to a private company. Those under investigation are Ibekwe Izuchukwu Emmanuel, a sales representative with Prince OJ Global Services Limited, and Miracle Onyekachi Nnaji, a POS operator. READ MORE: EFCC arrests Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa over alleged naira mutilation EFCC arraigns man for alleged ₦150m fraud in Delta According to the EFCC, the suspects are being investigated for the alleged criminal diversion of N70,030,450 traced to…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has dissolved Ibrahim Galadima who is commissioner of internal security and home affairs from his office with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s aide, Mukhtar Gidado who noted that the dissolution followed after a minor reshuffle in the cabinet. “The adjustment forms part of the administration’s routine cabinet review aimed at injecting fresh ideas, strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across the state”, the statement reads. He further stated that the governor has approved a minor change in the composition of his cabinet. “In that respect,…

Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants have intercepted another fleet of trucks transporting beans to Maiduguri from Monnguno town near Burmari village, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the terrorists intercepted a trailer and three dump trucks five days ago while transporting maize and building materials to Monguno and Mairari village in Guzamala LGAs of the state. READ MORE: Four killed, four abducted in Boko haram attack on Borno traders Water crisis forces Borno community to travel 128km into Cameroon each day One of the truck drivers and security sources said that the recent incident occurred on…

Bandits have killed at least seven people and abducted a Catholic priest alongside 10 other residents during a deadly early-morning attack on Karku (Ningi) village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack occurred at about 3:20 a.m. on Saturday when armed men stormed the community, opening fire and abducting residents from their homes, local sources said. READ MORE: 80 abducted Church worshippers escape in Kaduna Kaduna: Police make U-turn, confirm abduction of over 100 churchgoers The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the abduction of one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, who serves as the parish…