Three Men Face Trial for Allegedly Using Tunde Ednut’s Identity to Defraud Nigerians of N18.2m Three men have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly impersonating Nigerian social media personality Tunde Ednut and defrauding members of the public of N18.26 million. The suspects, identified as Raymond Charles Yafetus, Auwal Ibrahim and Babangida Yahaya Ibrahim, appeared before Justice S. O. Ibrahim of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026. They are facing a three-count charge involving alleged cybercrime, conspiracy to commit fraud, impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence. The EFCC alleged…
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Corruption Trials: EFCC, NJI Push Specialised Courts, Digital Evidence Reforms The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have called for reforms to Nigeria’s criminal justice system to accelerate corruption trials, curb abuse of court processes and strengthen the prosecution of economic and financial crimes. The agencies made the call in a communique issued at the conclusion of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judicial officers in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The 8th Capacity Building Workshop for Justices and Judges, organised by the EFCC in collaboration with the NJI, focused on “Investigation and Prosecution…
Yahaya Bello’s Trial: Forex Dealer Details ₦1.425bn Transactions, School Fee Payments in Court A prosecution witness in the alleged ₦110.4 billion fraud trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has narrated how he handled foreign exchange transactions worth ₦1.425 billion and payments for school fees on the instructions of Abba Adaudu. The witness, Jamilu Abdullahi, a bureau de change operator, told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that the transactions for foreign currency purchases took place between December 15, 2021, and February 21, 2022. Abdullahi, who appeared as the 19th prosecution witness, PW19, said he delivered…
Akpabio, Umo Eno Meet Tinubu at Aso Rock as President Promises Akwa Ibom Visit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a firm commitment to undertake an official visit to Akwa Ibom State to commission projects, raising expectations of a presidential visit to the state as the administration continues its engagements across the country. The President gave the assurance on Thursday, October 15, 2026, when he received the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together three prominent political leaders…
Military Destroys Lakurawa Camps, Recovers Five Motorcycles in Sokoto Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dealt a significant blow to Lakurawa terrorists in Sokoto State after overrunning their enclave in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, during a clearance operation. The operation, carried out on October 15, 2026, resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists, the destruction of their camps and the recovery of weapons and five motorcycles. The military operation involved troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, who advanced through suspected terrorist hideouts around Alela, Bilange and Kandam villages before proceeding towards Waria Forest.…
FG Increases Health Funding to ₦40.76bn, Targets 13,521 Primary Healthcare Centres The Federal Government has approved ₦40.76 billion for the third-quarter disbursement of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), while unveiling plans to extend health insurance to 90,000 inmates and expand funding coverage to more primary healthcare facilities across the country. The approval, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, followed the 16th meeting of the Ministerial Oversight Committee on the BHCPF held in Abuja on Wednesday. The latest allocation represents an increase of approximately ₦7.88 billion from the ₦32.88 billion approved…
FAAC Allocates N2.43trn to FG, States, LGAs for September The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments, local government councils and oil-producing states as revenue allocation for September 2026. The allocation was announced in a communiqué issued after the committee’s October meeting, chaired by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen B. Ogunjimi. The amount distributed came from a gross revenue of N3.913 trillion, according to the Federal Ministry of Finance. A breakdown of the allocation showed that the Federal Government received N832.242 billion, state governments got N799.872 billion, while local government councils…
Tinubu Administration Expands Health Insurance to 23 Million Nigerians, Revitalises 3,526 PHCs The Federal Government has expanded health insurance coverage to more than 23 million Nigerians and revitalised 3,526 primary healthcare centres as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed the developments while briefing the President on progress recorded in maternal and newborn health, primary healthcare, immunisation, specialist medical services and domestic production of essential health products. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the achievements are…
2027: Umahi Tasks APC Campaign Team on Nationwide Infrastructure Projects Documentation The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed members of the Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation Directorate of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council to compile and publicise federal infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Umahi gave the directive on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Abuja, during the inauguration of members of the Office of the Deputy Director General (DDG), Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation, of the campaign council. The minister, who is the Deputy Director General of the directorate, said the team must go beyond projects executed by…
NYSC Camp Death: Senate Orders Investigation into Etimbuk Daniel’s Death The Nigerian Senate has called for a thorough investigation into the death of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, a corps member who reportedly died at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Enugu State amid allegations of delays in receiving medical attention. Daniel, the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), reportedly developed complications after experiencing a headache while participating in the mandatory national service programme. The matter was brought before the Senate by Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, through…