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Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Wednesday kidnapped the Head of Medical Services, General Hospital, New Bussa in Borgu Local Government Area of ​​Niger State, Dr. Tony Eghagagara. Spokesman of the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday in Minna. Abiodun said Eghagagara was abducted at 9.30pm by hoodlums at his private hospital in …

The Nigerian military inaugurated a General Court Martial on Friday to try officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government, officially beginning proceedings in a case that has attracted national attention. The hearing, held at the Scorpion Guards Brigade canteen in Asokoro, began under tight security, with the accused officers transported to the scene at around 8.53am. Journalists were prevented …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Chairman of the Board of defunct Skye Bank Plc Plc, Tunde Ayeni, on charges of money laundering, misappropriation and diversion of funds. A source close to the commission told journalists on Friday that Ayeni, a businessman, was elected on Thursday in Abuja. The former chairman, the source said, is under …

Attempts to resolve the energy sector’s persistent crisis in the past have failed to revive the sector. The recent presidential intervention is a further step towards solving the problem; however, it is unclear how far intervention will go, judging by the rot in the sector; SUNNY IDACHABA writes. From name change to privatization If there is one sector in Nigeria …

Good Governance Advocates have raised fresh concerns over the early retirement directive recently issued by the Nigerian Customs Service. The group urged the Customs authorities to ensure fairness and institutional balance in the implementation of the directive. In a statement issued on Friday by its convener, Ajibade Ojomo, the group criticized the decision to require officers approaching retirement to vacate …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian Army on Friday inaugurated a General Court Martial to try officers accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The proceedings, initiated at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, mark the start of an internal judicial process following months of investigation into allegations dating back to October 2025. …

The High Court in Jos has ordered the detention of four suspects linked to the Angwa Rukuba massacre in March 2026, stating that they remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending their formal arraignment on April 30, 2026. Thursday’s trial could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of a defense attorney, forcing a …

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has reportedly died after collapsing during a training session in Kaduna on Friday morning. The former Lobi Stars, Espérance of Tunisia and Beşiktaş striker reportedly collapsed while taking part in a routine kick on the field of a primary school in Ungwan Yelwa, an area close to his residence. According to reports from Owngoal.ng. …

Tunde Ayeni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Tunde Ayeni, former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, for alleged fraud involving $36.5 billion and $30 million. Ayeni was arrested by operatives of the EFCC in Abuja on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and remains in custody. The anti-corruption agency is investigating the alleged diversion of $36.5 billion and …

Nigeria is on the list of ten countries that are home to two-thirds of the population facing acute food insecurity globally. The UN-backed annual report revealed on Friday that two-thirds of people facing a global food crisis last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict remains …