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Prominent Christian leaders have raised alarm over Nigeria’s deepening security and economic crises, calling on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency, overhaul policing structures, and ensure credible elections. They warned that the country is “bleeding” and drifting towards instability. The clerics, including former President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Felix Omobude; founder of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Mike Okonkwo; former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor; and Isa El-Buba, spoke during a press conference on the state of the nation organised by Cross Campaign in Ikeja, Lagos. In their address,…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, re-arraigned the Managing Director of Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Ali Peters, over an alleged ₦1.4 billion oil fraud before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja. Peters, alongside his company, Nadabo Energy Limited, was previously standing trial before Justice C.A. Balogun of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. However, the case was reassigned to Justice Ijelu following the retirement of Justice Balogun. The defendants are being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 27-count charge bordering on the…

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the freezing of funds and assets valued at ₦448,263,172.41 in a debt recovery action filed by Keystone Bank Limited against five defendants. The order, granted on March 26, 2026, followed an ex parte application filed and argued by Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, SAN, against Relic Resources; Olufunmilayo Emmanuella Alabi; Uwadiale Donald Agenmonmen; The Magnificent Multi Services Limited; and Raedial Farms Limited. In his ruling, Justice Aneke issued a Mareva injunction restraining the defendants, whether by themselves or through their agents, from withdrawing, transferring, or otherwise dealing with funds, shares, dividends,…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned. Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Monday. The minister’s action followed a directive by President Bola Tinubu requiring all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections to resign from their posts on or before March 31. The president based his decision on Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls. Tuggar’s resignation comes amid speculation about his interest in contesting…

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 30, 2026, convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years’ imprisonment on a six-count charge bordering on stealing and failure to declare assets amounting to $62,500 (Sixty-Two Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars) and €36,020 (Thirty-Six Thousand Twenty Euros). The offences contravene Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, as well as Section 27(3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act, 2004, relating to non-disclosure of assets and refusal…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has adjourned proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, until April 20, 2026. The former minister is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended seven-count charge bordering on official corruption and the alleged fraudulent award of the Mambila Power Project contract, valued at $6 billion, to Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited. At Monday’s proceedings, the third prosecution witness (PW3), Umar Hussein Babangida, during re-examination by prosecuting counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, clarified that the investigation team invited three former…

Yusuf Tanko Sununu has officially stepped down from his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, signaling a strategic move toward his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former minister confirmed his resignation on Monday, stating that his decision aligns with constitutional and electoral guidelines requiring public office holders to vacate their positions before seeking elective office. “I have resigned,” Sununu affirmed in a brief response to inquiries. Sununu, who previously represented the Shanga/Yauri/Ngaski Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is reportedly preparing to contest the Kebbi South Senatorial District seat in the upcoming elections. Before…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. According to the final international schedule shared on the council’s official X platform on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude on Friday, June 19, 2026. The examination will begin with practical planning sessions for Foods and Nutrition 3 and Home Management 3, marking the start of a series of assessments spanning nearly two months. WASSCE remains a key academic milestone for secondary school students, serving as a major requirement for…

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has sent a heartfelt birthday message to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday. In her message, the First Lady gave thanks to God for the gift of life and prayed for the President’s continued good health, strength, joy, and peace. She wrote:“To God be all the glory for the gift of life and yet another birthday. I celebrate you, and I pray God grants you divine health, strength, joy, and peace as you lead Nigeria to her Eldorado of great wealth and opportunities. Akanbi, omo olodo ide. I love you, and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has filed an appeal against the judgment of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, which voided its takeover of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and ordered the reinstatement of the bank’s former board of directors. The March 25, 2026 ruling, delivered by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, held that the apex bank acted beyond its statutory powers in dissolving the board and management of Union Bank. In response, the CBN has engaged a formidable legal team of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to prosecute the appeal, led by Yusuf Ali, SAN. Other members of the team…