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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a major victory for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its asset recovery efforts. The ruling, delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted the EFCC’s application…

EFCC Court Cases, Financial Crimes

Gunmen Storm Kogi Secondary School, Abduct Principal, NECO Official, Four Students During Examination

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Armed assailants have attacked Government Secondary School, Odo-Ekina, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the school principal, a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc official, and four students who were sitting for the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination. The attack occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, throwing the school…

Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar ₦100 Million Bail in Corruption Case

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail to former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, in the sum of ₦100 million as he faces trial over alleged corruption-related offences. Justice Peter Kekemeke, who delivered the ruling on Wednesday, admitted Umar to bail on the…

Financial Crimes

Macron Set for Landmark Nigeria Visit as France Eyes Stronger Bilateral Partnership

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to undertake a state visit to Nigeria later this year, in a move aimed at reinforcing the growing diplomatic, economic and security ties between both countries. The planned visit was announced by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Marc Fonbaustier, during…

Diplomacy and International Relations, Regional Integration

Spain’s Tactical Masterclass Ends France’s World Cup Dream as Mbappé Admits Costly Mistakes

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France’s quest for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final came to a disappointing end after a deserved 2-0 defeat to Spain in Tuesday’s semifinal. The clash, played in Dallas, saw Spain dominate possession and dictate the tempo for long spells before securing victory through goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. The…

Football, World Cup Tournament

Kwara APC Elders Reject Peace Panel, Describe Reconciliation Move as ‘Too Late’

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The internal crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party’s Elders Caucus declining an invitation to appear before the recently inaugurated reconciliation committee, describing the initiative as belated and lacking sincerity. In a letter addressed to the chairman of the committee, retired Colonel AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal,…

Kwara 2027, Politics

Marketers, Energy Experts Warn Against Dangote Refinery’s Dollar Pricing, Fear Fresh FX Pressure

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Independent petroleum marketers and energy industry experts have strongly opposed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to begin pricing petroleum products in United States dollars, warning that the policy could deepen foreign exchange pressures, increase fuel costs, and destabilise Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. The concerns follow the refinery’s introduction of a new pricing template that denominates…

Exchange and Forex, Petroleum

FAAN’s Digital Airport Taxi Reform Sparks Fresh Dispute with Cab Operators

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A new digital platform introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to regulate airport taxi operations has ignited fresh tensions with airport cab operators, who say they were not adequately consulted before the rollout of the initiative. The controversy gained national attention after a viral video showed airport taxi drivers appealing to President…

News

Nigeria Approves Enhanced Tax Incentive for Shell to Unlock $20bn Deep water Oil Investment

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The Federal Government has approved a special production-linked tax credit for Shell Plc’s Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater oil project in a move aimed at unlocking an estimated $20 billion in fresh investment and increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production. According to reports citing sources familiar with the development, President Bola Tinubu approved revised fiscal terms granting…

Finance and Economy, Taxation and Tax Laws

Kwara Police Launch Manhunt After Farmer Found Hacked to Death on Isin Farmland

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The Kwara State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the killing of a farmer, Mr. Azeez Garba, whose body was discovered on his farmland along the Owa-Onire axis, the boundary between Isanlu-Isin and Owu-Isin in Isin Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations…

Crime Watch

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Kikma on Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025July 1, 2025
Ibadan is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer. From the serene Agodi Gardens to the breathtaking views…