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N90m Fraud: Court Jails Man Eight Years, Three Months for Money Laundering in Lagos
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced Fidelix Samuel Ebuka to eight years and three months' imprisonment for laundering over N90.9 million.
Tinubu unhappy over Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council — Jimoh Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu is dissatisfied with Africa’s continued exclusion from the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Who is Slavko Vincic? Meet the referee for the 2026 World Cup final
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, becoming the first official from his country to referee the tournament’s showpiece match.
FAAC Disburses ₦2.551tn June 2026 Revenue to FG, States, LGs
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.551 trillion as Federation Account revenue for June 2026 among the Federal Government, the 36 state governments and the 774 local government councils.
INEC Considers Technology Audit, Mock Presidential Election Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is weighing plans to conduct a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and stage a mock presidential election as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general election.
Fidelity Bank Renovates Lagos Orphanage, Pays School Fees, Donates Food
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community development and social impact with a major intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos, improving both the learning and living conditions of children at the facility.
UNICEF hails Tinubu after rescue of 39 Oyo schoolchildren, urges continued investment in children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday lauded the Federal Government’s role in the rescue of 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and urged sustained investment in children’s protection and birth registration programmes.
Senate Rescinds Passage Of Proceeds Of Crime Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has rescinded its earlier passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to allow for further legislative scrutiny and refinement of the proposed law.
PFIPC: Gbajabiamila Sues Adeyemi For ₦15bn Over Alleged Defamation
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.
Appeal Court Validates INEC Guidelines On 2027 Elections, Dismisses High Court Judgment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general elections.