Abuja Court Sends Back Terrorism Financing Case Involving Bauchi Finance Chief
A Nigerian federal court has returned for reassignment a high-profile terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, after prosecutors failed to appear at a scheduled hearing. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja made the decision on Tuesday, ordering that the case file be forwarded to the…
Over 864,000 Students Benefit As NELFUND Disburses ₦161.9bn In Education Loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed ₦161.97 billion to 864,798 students since the introduction of its student loan scheme, as part of efforts to widen access to higher education. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, said the fund had received more than…
Nigeria Customs Intercept ₦58m Worth Of Smuggled Fuel In Adamawa–Taraba Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 50,495 litres of petrol valued at ₦58,117,550 in Adamawa and Taraba states, following a series of intelligence-led anti-smuggling operations. Briefing journalists in Yola on Tuesday, the Area Comptroller of the Adamawa/Taraba Command, Mr Mohammed Tako, said the fuel was discovered in 1,868 jerry cans and was suspected to…
Chelle, Iwobi Confident As Nigeria Face Morocco In AFCON Last Four
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles remain focused and confident despite a demanding travel schedule ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final clash with hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, have endured repeated journeys across Morocco during the knockout stages, unlike the Atlas Lions, who have played all their matches in Rabat. Nigeria…
Kaduna Judiciary Introduces 2025 Civil Procedure Rules In Push For Faster Justice
The Kaduna State Judiciary has taken a decisive step towards modernising its justice system with the unveiling of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025, and new affidavit forms by the Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Aliyu. At the presentation ceremony on Tuesday, Justice Aliyu said the reforms were aimed at addressing longstanding issues within the…
Muslim Leaders Urged To Use New Media Responsibly For Global Islamic Engagement
Muslim faithful have been urged to embrace new media technologies as tools for promoting Islamic teachings, while exercising caution to avoid misuse that could fuel division or misinformation. The call was made by Professor Umar Pate, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere, during the inauguration of newly elected executives of the Adamawa Muslim Council held…
NNPC Confirms Containment Of Fire On Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that a fire incident affecting part of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System in Delta State has been successfully contained. In a statement issued on Sunday, NNPC Ltd.’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said the situation was stabilised following an explosion reported on Wednesday evening at…
Fire Guts Aforigwe Market In Anambra
An early morning fire on Sunday swept through a section of the popular Aforigwe Market in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria, destroying shops and goods estimated to be worth millions of naira. The fire broke out in the Umunnachi area of the market in Umudioka community, within Dunukofia Local Government Area. Mr Chukwudi Chiketa, Fire Chief…
ADC Demands Transparency Over France Digital Tax Deal
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over a digital tax cooperation agreement between Nigeria and France, calling on authorities to ensure openness and accountability in its implementation. In a statement released on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, questioned the transparency of the deal signed by the Federal Inland Revenue…
Edo Police Probe Alleged Murder Of 15-Year-Old Boy By Father
The Edo State Police Command has detained a 49-year-old man over the alleged killing of his teenage son and the covert burial of the victim within their family residence. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria…
