January 27, 2026

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Kano Government Denies ₦6.5bn Diversion Allegation

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The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that aides to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf diverted ₦6.5bn in state funds. Officials described the claims, now before the Federal High Court, as “politically motivated falsehoods,” accusing opposition groups of orchestrating smear campaigns to destabilise the administration....

NDLEA: How Drug Syndicate Framed 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

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The NDLEA has uncovered a criminal syndicate at Kano’s airport that framed three Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia. The victims, including two women on pilgrimage, were unknowingly tagged with drug-laden bags. The agency says it is working with Saudi authorities to secure their release after arresting six suspects...

FG to arraign Owo Catholic Church attack suspects

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The Federal Government will on Tuesday arraign five suspects linked to the June 5, 2022 massacre at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where scores of worshippers were killed. The accused, alleged members of an Al Shabab terrorist cell in Kogi, face nine terrorism-related counts....

Ibom Air Bans Violent Passenger for Life as Court Remands Her in Kirikiri Amid Double Standards Storm

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Ibom Air has banned passenger Comfort Bob for life after she assaulted crew members, sparking chaos at Lagos airport. Remanded in Kirikiri prison, she faces a five-count charge. Outrage grows over perceived double standards, as Peter Obi and activists compare her treatment to musician K1 De Ultimate’s ValueJet incident....

Kano Governor Sacks Two Senior Aides Over Drug Baron Bail and Palliative Diversion

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Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed two senior aides over their roles in securing bail for a suspected drug baron and diverting palliative grains. Abubakar Umar Sharada was implicated in facilitating the bail, while Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba faces theft charges. The governor vowed zero tolerance for corruption in his administration....

Police Deny Torture Claims in Sowore Arrest, Cite Forgery and Cyberstalking Charges

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The Nigeria Police Force has denied activist Omoyele Sowore’s claims of torture during his detention, insisting his arrest was lawful and linked to forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. The Force says the viral bandage image was misleading and part of his belongings before detention. Sowore faces trial after twice refusing police medical evaluation....

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