Gay former FBI agent who worked with EFCC sues for wrongful termination
A former FBI agent who once trained EFCC operatives in Abuja has sued the U.S. government, alleging he was wrongfully dismissed over political views and his sexual orientation.
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Auditor-General accuses CBN of re-circulating N29.7bn dirty banknotes
The Office of the Auditor-General has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of illegally re-circulating N29.77bn in dirty and unfit banknotes across multiple branches in 2022, rejecting the CBN’s explanations and recommending that top officials be summoned by the National Assembly.
READ: The full sentences and orders on Nnamdi Kanu by Justice Omotosho
Justice James Omotosho has issued the complete sentences and consequential orders in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, providing a detailed judicial conclusion to the high-profile case involving the IPOB leader.
Nnamdi Kanu arrives at court ahead of judgement in terrorism trial
IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja as the judge prepares to deliver the final verdict in his prolonged terrorism trial.
Court decides Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case today
The Federal High Court in Abuja will today deliver judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s long-running terrorism case after ruling that he “waived his right to defence” by refusing to open his case.
EFCC arrests female ‘archbishop’ over naira spraying on cow during service
EFCC has arrested Angel Oyeghe, a self-acclaimed archbishop in Warri, after a viral video showed church members spraying naira notes on a live cow.
EFCC prosecutes ex-banker for allegedly diverting $510,000 from customer account
Ex-banker Obinna Nwaobi arraigned by EFCC over alleged $510,000 diversion from customer account; pleads not guilty, remanded in custody.
Cardoso reacts positively to S&P’s rating on Nigeria
CBN governor Cardoso hails S&P’s positive rating, saying reforms are restoring market confidence and putting Nigeria “on the right path.”
Rivers court dismisses suit against Tinubu over emergency rule
A Rivers State Federal High Court dismissed a suit challenging President Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration and the suspension of Governor Fubara, with the plaintiffs considering an appeal.
Court halts PDP convention and directs inclusion of Sule Lamido
Court stops PDP convention, ruling that Sule Lamido was unfairly excluded and must be allowed to obtain a nomination form and contest.