Court orders final forfeiture of $13m linked to Achimugu’s firm
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the…
CBN ends dollar payouts for diaspora remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all international money transfer operators (IMTOs) to open naira settlement accounts, effectively ending dollar cash payouts for diaspora remittances in Nigeria. Under…
Kaduna cleric denies arrest, counters Obi’s claim
A Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Umar, has dismissed claims that he was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) after hosting Peter Obi. Obi had earlier alleged in a…
Wike seeks stronger Japan partnership to accelerate Abuja development
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed plans to deepen collaboration with the Japan to fast-track the development of Abuja in line with its master…
APC screening committee endorses Yilwatda, grants him ‘take a bow’
The screening committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 National Convention has applauded the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, asking him to “take a bow” after his screening.…
Heavy security as ex-Kaduna governor el-Rufai arraigned for money laundering
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on March 24, 2026, for arraignment over alleged money laundering and conversion of public property.…
Malami condemns EFCC over ‘unlawful’ property takeover
The office of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has condemned what it described as an unlawful invasion of his properties by operatives of the Economic and Financial…
El-Rufai hit with fresh multi billion fraud claims, land deals, contract breaches
Fresh details have surfaced outlining a series of alleged charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, spanning financial misconduct, abuse of office, and contract irregularities. According to the allegations,…
Atiku accuses Tinubu of undermining democracy, warns of authoritarian drift
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of eroding democratic principles and steering Nigeria toward authoritarian rule, warning that the situation could destabilize the wider West African…
PDP crisis deepens as Wike blasts Makinde
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the governor initiated a…