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The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the mass trial of 227 terrorism suspects before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The trials of the suspects—who, according to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, number about 500—are being handled by ten judges of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial of terrorism suspects, which usually takes place in Kainji, Niger State, was moved to Abuja as the court is currently on Easter vacation, which began on Tuesday, April 7, and will end on April 13, 2026. Regular court sittings will…
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun, has paid a glowing tribute to eminent lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olusola Alexander Oke, as he marks his 70th birthday. He described him as a “quintessential legal virtuoso” and a “towering national figure” whose life embodies purpose, resilience, and grace. In a richly worded statement commemorating the milestone, Olanipekun said Oke’s attainment of 70 years is not merely a function of age, but a reflection of a life of impact and enduring relevance. He noted that the celebrant’s journey through the legal profession and public life stands…
The Federal Government has increased its planned borrowing for the 2026 fiscal year to ₦29.2 trillion, up by ₦11.31 trillion from earlier estimates, as lawmakers finalise the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The upward revision is tied to a wider fiscal deficit emerging from the latest budget framework. Total government expenditure for 2026 is now projected at approximately ₦68.32 trillion, while expected revenues stand at about ₦36.87 trillion, creating a significant gap that will be largely financed through borrowing. The new borrowing plan was outlined in the Appropriation Bill approved by the National Assembly and detailed in the House of Representatives’ Order…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move expected to improve electricity supply and restore investor confidence. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the approval followed a final review of legacy debts accumulated under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme over 10 years, spanning February 2015 to March 2025. “Following verification, ₦3.3 trillion has been agreed as a full and final settlement, ensuring a…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has felicitated Christians across the country on the celebration of Easter and expressed strong hope that Nigeria will break the yoke of corruption, stressing that “we are not defined by corruption; we cannot be defeated by it.” He disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in his Easter message to the nation. The EFCC boss charged Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of Easter, which centre on victory over trials, corruption, and death, stressing that these lessons are instructive for the nation. “The lesson of…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Udoma David Ekeh, a TikTok user, for spreading false information about the Commission and its officers. Ekeh, in December 2025, alerted the public that some operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Commission had been kidnapped by bandits while on assignment at a location in Kwara State. He also alleged that the bandits demanded a huge ransom from the EFCC before releasing the purported officers. All his claims were fabricated, including his use of a TikTok account to incite and misinform the public about the Commission’s relentless efforts…
The Lagos State Government has announced temporary road closures across parts of Lagos Island in preparation for the annual Lagos Fanti Carnival, scheduled for Monday. In a statement released on Friday, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said the restrictions will take effect from 7:00 a.m. to ensure a smooth, secure, and well-coordinated carnival procession. Affected routes include King George V Road near Mobil Filling Station; Onikan Roundabout inbound to TBS; Flagstaff House inbound to TBS; Outer Marina by State House inbound to TBS; Campbell Street near the Old Defence Building; and Catholic Mission Street by St.…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. The anti-graft agency, in a motion on notice filed by its legal team led by Jibrin Okutepa (SAN) and Ekele Iheanacho (SAN), told Justice Joyce Abdulmalik that the respondents failed to present sufficient material before the court to justify setting aside the interim forfeiture order earlier granted. The motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/20/2026, listed Malami, Hajiya Bashir Asabe,…
The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against corruption, as well as economic and financial crimes in the country. The request was made on Thursday, April 2, 2026, when the NFSS Commander-General, Adewole Joshua Osatimehin, led a delegation of his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Osatimehin commended Olukoyede’s leadership for its strides in tackling corruption, especially in bringing highly placed individuals to justice. “We are here today…
President Bola Tinubu has consoled residents and families of victims of Sunday’s deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, which left at least 28 people dead and 22 others injured, assuring them that such an incident will not recur. He gave the assurance during his visit to Jos on Thursday, where he interacted with government officials, traditional leaders, and affected families, among others. “To the victims, there is nothing I can give you, whether in billions of naira, but I can console you and promise that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said. Speaking directly to the woman seen holding…