EFCC Arraigns Four Suspects Over Alleged N44.7m Contract Fraud in Borno The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four defendants before the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N44.7 million contract fraud. The defendants, identified as Ruth Emmanuel, Ibrahim Dogo Hyelni, Esther Loretta Gabari and Gbenga Makinde Obanewo, were arraigned on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before Justice Muhammad Maina on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, criminal misappropriation, forgery and the use of false documents. According to a statement by the EFCC, the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate brought the charges against…
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EFCC Urges Court to Dismiss Emefiele’s No-Case Submission in Alleged $6.23m Fraud Trial The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, to dismiss the no-case submission filed by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, insisting that the evidence presented by the prosecution warrants him to enter his defence. The prosecution made the submission on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, before Justice Hamza Mu’azu, arguing that it had established a prima facie case against Emefiele in the trial involving an alleged $6.23 million fraud and other offences. Emefiele is…
Court Convicts Former Banker for ₦1m Fraud, Gives Him 30 Days to Pay Fine The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted a former banker, Chukwuebuka Nweke, for his involvement in the unlawful withdrawal of ₦1 million from a customer’s bank account. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement, noting that the conviction was secured on Monday, October 19, 2026, before Justice Ismail Ijelu. According to the EFCC, investigations revealed that Nweke, on June 21, 2025, in Lagos, accessed a desktop computer assigned to one Emmanuella Anyanwu without lawful authority. The act…
KATSINA: Troops Disrupt Terrorist Operation, Free 27 Abducted Residents Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have foiled a kidnapping operation in Katsina State, rescuing 27 abducted residents and recovering a motorcycle abandoned by fleeing terrorists during separate security operations. The military operation followed a distress call received by troops of Sector 1 on 16 October 2026 concerning terrorist activities in Gamji community, Sabuwa Local Government Area, where 27 residents, including 15 males and 12 females, had reportedly been abducted. Acting on the report, the troops immediately mobilised and pursued the terrorists along the Gangare–Kamba axis. The troops subsequently made contact with…
NASAC 2026: COAS Tasks Troops On Marksmanship, Weapon-handling Proficiency The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, has described the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC) as a vital platform for demonstrating marksmanship, assessing weapon-handling proficiency and strengthening the combat effectiveness of personnel. The COAS stated this while declaring open the 2026 edition of NASAC at Ajilete, Owode, Ogun State. He was represented at the event by the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Nigerian Army, Major General Peter Malla. He noted that the championship aligns with his command philosophy, which places operational readiness at…
FG Pays ₦4.25bn to 600 More Ex-Nigeria Airways Workers The Federal Government has disbursed ₦4.25 billion in outstanding pension and severance benefits to an additional 600 beneficiaries of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited, bringing the total number of beneficiaries paid to 3,300. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a press release, stating that the latest payment covered Batches 010 and 011, with a gross disbursement of ₦4,251,043,000.19. According to the Ministry, the first nine batches accounted for payments to 2,700 beneficiaries, while the latest disbursement extended the settlement to another 600 eligible individuals. The payment is expected to…
COAS Seeks Stronger Nigeria-rwanda Defence Ties Through Diplomatic Collaboration The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic mission and the Nigerian Army to advance bilateral defence relations and enhance security cooperation with African partners. Shaibu made this known during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to the Republic of Rwanda, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, in Kigali, during his official working visit to Rwanda at the invitation of the Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Major General Vincent Nyakarundi. The engagement underscored the importance of diplomatic support…
Troops Neutralises 103 Terrorists, Destroys Logistics Facilities In Eight-day Air Campaign The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has neutralised 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed several logistics hubs and storage facilities during an eight-day sustained air campaign conducted between 10 and 18 October 2026. The military recorded the successes through seven intelligence-led precision air strikes across the Joint Operations Area, involving Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (NARPAS) Regiment and the Air Component. The operations targeted terrorist concentrations, leadership structures and logistics networks to weaken the group’s operational…
Nigeria Customs Reviews Recruitment Complaints, Opens Fresh Screening Window for Aggrieved Applicants The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a case-by-case review of complaints from applicants who were disqualified during its recent recruitment screening exercise despite appearing on the recruitment shortlist. The Service said the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, made the decision after meeting with some of the aggrieved applicants, directing that their complaints be reviewed to ensure that legitimate concerns receive appropriate attention. In a press statement, the NCS acknowledged the concerns raised by affected candidates but clarified that being shortlisted does not automatically guarantee enlistment…
Customs, JAMB Explore Partnership to Strengthen Institutional Operations The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have commenced discussions on areas of mutual cooperation aimed at strengthening their operations and improving institutional efficiency. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, received the JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, and his delegation on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the NCS Operational Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. During the visit, Adeniyi commended JAMB for its remarkable transformation over the years, particularly its adoption of technology, timely release of examination results and improved placement of candidates into tertiary institutions. He described…