Alleged ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud: EFCC Tenders More Bank Records in Trial of Yahaya Bello
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja continued on Thursday with the Economic and…
Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of $150,000 Linked to Vetifly Global Director
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ordered interim forfeiture of the sum of $150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand…
Lassa fever killed 215 Nigerians in 2025 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.7 per cent,…
20 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports
A total of 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on…
CBN, policy shifts and economy, by Arize Nwobu
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has worked dedicatedly alongside the federal government and implemented policy shifts towards the reconfiguration of the economy to foster stability and sustainable growth, increase…
No new VAT charges on bank services – Revenue Service
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dispelled news going rounds on the imposition of Value-Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, including electronic money transfer, fees and commission. Mr. Dare Adekanmbi,…
Deeper Life Bible Church kicks off the new year with Special Covenant Services
The Deeper Life Bible Church has announced a special series of Sunday services throughout January 2026, describing the programme as a spiritual launchpad for a “fruitful, fulfilling and victorious” new…
Africa CDC says cholera remains continent’s deadliest epidemic
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reports that cholera remains the continent’s most pressing epidemic challenge, with 323,307 cases and 7,352 deaths recorded across 24 countries…
Court strikes out cybercrime charge against Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal High Court on Thursday, struck out the alleged cybercrime charge against the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Mohammed Umar struck out the suit…
Sokoto government clarifies viral video on Tidibale community
The attention of the Sokoto State Government has been drawn to a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the individuals seen in the footage were residents of Tidibale…