The Presidency has cleared Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, over bribery claims made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. Adeyemi, who heads the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and Presidential Economic Advisory Council, had accused Gbajabiamila of demanding N27,395,510,136 as a take-off grant for the agency—a charge the former Speaker rejected.
Villagers in Dansarai, a farming community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, fought back when armed bandits attacked on Tuesday. Residents said Wednesday that the raiders arrived on motorcycles carrying sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles.
The Department of State Services has arraigned five people working closely with former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva. They face charges of allegedly hiding information about their principal's whereabouts after he went into hiding following links to an alleged coup plot.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is investigating former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Geoffrey Uchechukwu Nnaji over allegations he submitted forged documents. According to the commission, Nnaji presented a fake degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a fraudulent National Youth Service Corps discharge certificate during his 2023 ministerial screening.
The naira strengthened on Wednesday, trading at N1,385 per dollar in the parallel market compared to N1,390 the previous day. It also appreciated to N1,369 per dollar on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
The Federal Government's cut to vehicle import levies has now taken effect, raising expectations of cheaper cars for Nigerians. The 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures reduced the import levy on new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10 per cent, while the levy on used vehicles dropped from 15 per cent to five per cent.
Auto dealers are seeking clarity on the new Green Tax before they can fully evaluate the policy's impact. They hope to better understand how this tax will affect their operations and pricing strategies.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has taken possession of 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent cannabis strain, seized at the Apapa Seaport in Lagos. The agency received the consignment on Wednesday during a handover ceremony after NDLEA operatives, the Nigeria Customs Service, and other security agents jointly examined two containers.
Gunmen have kidnapped Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, a pastor, along with two members of his church from his home in Benue State.
The Nongo u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar Church disclosed the abduction in a statement issued Tuesday.
Troops under Operation Delta Safe neutralised six criminals and arrested 84 suspects during the second quarter, according to the Defence Headquarters. Maj.-Gen.
Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, told journalists Wednesday that forces dismantled 12 illegal refining sites and recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products during the same period.