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Malami, Son Granted N200m Bail Each Over Terrorism Financing, Arms Charges

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has admitted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, to bail at N200 million each, following their arraignment on charges bordering on terrorism financing and unlawful possession…

FAAN Ends Cash Payments at All Airport Revenue Points from March 1

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that cash transactions will no longer be accepted at any of its airport revenue points across the country effective March 1, 2026, marking the final phase of the agency’s “Operation Go-Cashless”…

BREAKING!!! EFCC Arrests Mike Ozekhome

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome has been reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom, now dubbed Shani affair”. According to report,…

CPC Row Deepens as U.S. Reviews Next Move on Nigeria

U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore, has delivered a detailed report to the White House following Nigeria’s recent designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over ongoing religious freedom concerns, particularly relating to attacks on Christian communities. Republican Rep. Riley Moore…

Katsina Water Board MD Dies in Auto Crash, Gov Radda Mourns

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has mourned the passing of the Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, describing his death as a painful blow to the state. Tingilin reportedly died on Thursday following injuries sustained…

“Drop Excessive Demands” – Iran Warns U.S. as Geneva Nuclear Talks Show Signs of Progress

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its “excessive demands”, after the two sides held talks in Geneva. In a phone call with Egypt’s top…

BREAKING!!! Peter Obi, Atiku, Amaechi, Top Opposition Leaders Meet Over Electoral Act (Photos)

Top opposition leaders in Nigeria met on Thursday to take a united position on the new Electoral Act. The closed-door meeting held at the Lagos/Osun Hall of Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Those in attendance included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and…

EFCC Arraigns Three NRC Staff for Alleged ₦2.04bn Money Laundering in Lagos (Photos) 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, arraigned three senior officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, before Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over alleged fraud and money laundering offences. The defendants are:…

Tunji Disu Arrives Presidential Villa for Decoration as Acting IGP

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for his decoration by President Bola Tinubu. Disu, until his appointment on Tuesday, served as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the…

“You Must Pay Me My Money” – Sowore Confronts Dave Umahi As Woman Tries To Fight Minister

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Wednesday confronted Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, inside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force, Abuja, over unlawful arrest and detention of a woman allegedly…