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Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman For 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud, Orders Interpol Arrest

Saleh Mamman 75 years fraud sentence has triggered a major anti-corruption shock across Nigeria after a Federal High Court convicted the former Power Minister in absentia over ₦33.8 billion linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric projects. The court ordered Interpol and security agencies to arrest him immediately, while also approving asset forfeitures and fund recovery measures.

Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution After Handcuffed Man Is Shot Dead in Delta

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Police extrajudicial killing Delta has triggered outrage after a handcuffed man was shot dead by officers in Effurun. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered dismissal and prosecution of those involved, while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori condemned the act as unlawful, placing the case at the centre of a national accountability test.

Court Hears Alleged Coup Plot Linking Military Officers, Civilians and Financial Trails in Nigeria

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Nigeria coup plot trial has entered a critical phase as a military witness told a Federal High Court in Abuja that investigators uncovered plans to overthrow the government, with alleged links to officers, civilians and financial networks. The testimony introduces operational details, monetary trails and intelligence reports now forming the backbone of a high-stakes treason case.

JAMB Fake Result Alert Erupts as Board Disowns Viral ‘396 Score’ Slip Circulating on WhatsApp, X

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JAMB fake result alert has escalated after a viral UTME result slip claiming a candidate scored 396 spread across WhatsApp and X. The examination body has disowned the document, describing it as entirely fake and riddled with inconsistencies. Officials warned candidates to ignore such messages and rely strictly on official result-checking channels.

Peter Obi, Oyegun Escape Gunfire as Hoodlums Attack ADC Event in Benin City

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A reported Peter Obi convoy attack in Benin City, Edo State, has triggered fresh concerns about political safety after gunmen allegedly opened fire near a gathering involving opposition figures. Obi and other leaders escaped unharmed, but the incident has intensified scrutiny over security arrangements around political events ahead of future elections.

FG Sues El-Rufai Over NSA Phone-Tapping Claims

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The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, follow El-Rufai’s televised admission that he and unnamed individuals listened to conversations from a tapped phone.

NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake Drug Syndicate in Lagos, Seizes Over 10 Million Doses

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Nigeria’s drug regulator has uncovered one of the largest counterfeit medicine operations in recent years, seizing over 10 million fake and banned drug doses worth more than ₦3 billion in Lagos. The bust exposes a sophisticated international syndicate cloning life-saving medicines and pushing them into local markets, raising fresh alarms about public health safety and regulatory enforcement.

Nigeria Immigration Probes Officer Over Alleged Unlawful Detention, Sexual Assault

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has opened an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault, following public complaints and calls for accountability. The agency says internal procedures have been activated while authorities review the allegations, a case that places institutional safeguards and due process under close scrutiny as investigations proceed.

Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

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The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...

What Emefiele Told Buhari: Memo Reveals Naira Redesign Approval Trail

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A memo submitted by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to then President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced, outlining the approval process behind Nigeria’s controversial naira redesign. The document, now cited in court proceedings, traces institutional consent at the highest level and intensifies scrutiny of responsibility, due process, and the legal weight of executive approval in one of Nigeria’s most disruptive monetary decisions.