NiDCOM Sets Stage For NIDEC 2026 In Toronto, Canada The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has officially set the stage for the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026, set to hold from August 13 to 15, 2026, at the Apollo Convention Center, Toronto (Mississauga), Canada. The announcement was made at a Press Conference in Abuja by Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM. Describing the event as a landmark in diaspora engagement, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the strategic importance of transitioning from remittances for consumption to remittances for sustainable investment. She noted that Nigerians abroad contribute over $20 billion annually to the national…
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FG Declares 2-Day Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April, 2026 as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He urged Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together…
APC Resumes Electronic Membership Registration The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the resumption of its electronic membership registration exercise. As the electronic membership registration exercise resumes in all wards and designated locations nationwide, we urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join the progressive family. Registrants must be 18 years or older and must possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN). The e-registration exercise is designed to digitize the Party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, enhance efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions, promote internal democracy, and…
Emefiele Violated CBN Act in Naira Redesign Exercise-Witness The Seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7, Chinedu Eneanya, in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, told Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Emefiele violated the provisions of the CBN Act in the 2022 naira redesign exercise. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a four-count charge, bordering on the alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes. Testifying under cross-examination by defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN,…
Kaduna Court Jails Fake Australian for Fraud  Justice Jaafaru Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced one Faruk Suleiman Ololade (a.k.a Caesar Smith) to three years imprisonment  for fraud. He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation. The charge reads: “That you, Faruk Suleiman Ololade (a.k.a Mr Caesar Smith) on or about the 12th of February, 2026 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, impersonated one Mr Caesar Smith (an Australian) via Facebook platform and in such assumed character,…
Navy Ship Beecroft Hands Over Three Suspected Stowaways To Nigeria Immigration Service On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT handed over three suspected stowaways rescued from a merchant vessel, MT ANATOLIA, to the Nigeria Immigration Service. For clarity, a stowaway is a person who conceals themselves aboard a vessel with the intent of travelling illegally to another country without authorisation. The handover forms part of ongoing collaborative efforts between security agencies to curb illegal migration and enhance maritime safety and security. The suspects were discovered on Saturday, 28 March 2026, concealed within the rudder compartment of the…
Wike’s Plan to Redesign Abuja City Gate Draws Criticism Amid Economic Hardship By Emman Usman Shehu A proposed redesign of the iconic Abuja City Gate has ignited strong reactions from residents and stakeholders, many of whom describe the move as a misplaced priority amid pressing socio-economic and infrastructural challenges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, recently directed construction firm Julius Berger to undertake a makeover of the historic structure, located along the Airport Road. While the plan may be seen by some as an effort to modernise the capital’s image, critics argue…
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation ENDURING PEACE has dismissed as false and misleading a viral comment by a youth leader from Angwan Rukuba Community, alleging that troops provided cover for perpetrators of the recent Palm Sunday attack in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. In a statement, the JTF said although it would ordinarily refrain from responding in a moment of grief, it found it necessary to clarify the situation to prevent misinformation and reassure the public. The task force stated unequivocally that at no time did troops provide any form of support or cover to…
Alleged Investment Fraud: EFCC Presents 11th Witness against Jesam Ubi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has presented the Eleventh Prosecution Witness, PW11, against Jesam Michael Ubi and his Afriq Arbitrage System, AAS, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Ubi and his company are being prosecuted by the Commission on a seven-count charge, bordering on obtaining under false pretence and operating an investment company without a licence. The witness, Gumbe Baba Ahmed, an Abuja-based physiotherapist, who was led in his testimony by prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, told the court that he, his wife and his…
Alleged N1.4bn Oil Fraud: EFCC Re- arraigns Nadabo Energy Boss, Ali Peters, Firm in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, re-arraigned Nadabo Energy Boss, Abubakar Ali Peters, for an alleged N1.4 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 sitting in Ikeja. However, the matter was re-assigned to Justice Ijelu, following Justice Balogun’s retirement. The defendants are being…