Corruption
AFOLABI KAZEEM, aka KC LUXURY, is standing trial alongside two accomplices, identified as BONIFACE FREEMAN OCHOCHE SULE and IKECHUKWU EKUGO PATRIARCH, before Justice MUSA KAKAKI of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.
Crime
They are alleged to be working in partnership with a notorious Mexican drug cartel member, identified as RODRIGUEZ VILLANUEVA, who is based in Mexico City.
Foreign
This is the second time he has been given a prison sentence in the MIRIAM HALEY case, after New York's highest court overturned his initial 2020 conviction in a 2024 judgement.
Foreign
CNN, MS NOW and Politico claim the government action, if left unchallenged, threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference.
Corruption
WILL JESSICA ANN pleaded guilty to the charges, expressed remorse and pleaded for leniency, promising never to engage in such an act again, claiming she did not know there were illicit drugs in the bags.
Corruption
Justice MUHAMMED DANJUMA delivered the judgement on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, affirming the earlier decision of Justice F.E. MESSIRI of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Crime
NDLEA spokesman, FEMI BABAFEMI, said FESTUS IBEWUIKE, also known as CHIDIBEST IBEWUIKE, had relocated to Mozambique where he operates a hotel business as a front.
Controversial
ATIKU ABUBAKAR’s Media Adviser, PAUL IBE, criticized Presidency for answering questions nobody asked, while avoiding the questions Nigerians are actually asking.
Crime
The extradition of Olawale and Adekunle underscores the continued collaboration between the EFCC and the FBI in tackling transnational financial crimes, particularly internet-enabled crimes involving the exploitation of minors and sextortion.
Breaking News
The EFCC Boss assured Nigerians that the Commission would continue to function in line with its assigned mandate and in the best interests of the nation.
Law and Judiciary
The Governor said he decided to intervene in the matter based on his firm belief in the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which guarantees every citizen the right to freely express themselves.
Business
The intercepted foreign currencies comprise of Seventy-Three Thousand US Dollars, Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Seven Pounds, and Eight Hundred and Twenty-Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred Saudi Riyal.
Breaking News
The consignment comprised of 246,864.535 kilograms seized by the Lagos Strategic Command of the NDLEA between April 2025 and May 2026, while 83,001.05 kilograms came from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Tincan and Apapa Strategic Commands, as well as the Marine Command, and others.
Breaking News
INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, MOHAMMED KUDU HARUNA, said the commission made the decision, which comes three days to the election, in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 22, 2026.
Foreign
The trial is expected to revisit the battle between Death Row, founded by MARION “SUGE” KNIGHT, and Bad Boy Records, created by SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS, with the late CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, better known as “The Notorious B.I.G.” as the lead artist, who was equally murdered in gang-related violence.
Breaking News
Trouble began for John Nwawuto Anoruo after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the EFCC on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.
Controversial
ADC National Legal Adviser, Professor OSERHEIMEN OSUNBOR, who confirmed the development in an interview on television, alleged that Justice LIFU was liable for a serious breach of judicial hierarchy.
Breaking News
All five suspects were arraigned before Justice SALIM IBRAHIM of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who adjourned the case until September 24 for the commencement of trial.
The Australian eSafety Commissioner, JULIE INMAN-GRANT, said the offensive materials Telegram failed to remove include a video of the Christchurch shootings, which she says is one of the most notorious acts of extremist violence in recent history.
Foreign
Congressman JOHN JAMES said NNAMDI KANU should either be released or made to face a retrial based on evidence, and in accordance with the Nigerian Constitution and other international conventions.
Breaking News
They are ABDULRAZAK UMAR, alias ABU KHALIFA/ABU KHALID; YUNUSA MUSA, alias YUNUSA BIN MUSA; and SHAMSU ADAMU SANI, alias ABU ITISAR, who are all from Niger State.
Foreign
The owner admitted to serving ants but argued that they were used in a "small part" of the restaurant's 15-course menu – as a topping for sorbets – and that diners were told they could opt for non-ant toppings.
Corruption
The project was financed through a $65 million (Sixty-Five Million US Dollar) loan facility secured by Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, in partnership with an American firm, with the aim of delivering 962 housing units on approximately 27.92 hectares of land in Kaba District.
Breaking News
The declaration of the NBA election results is being overshadowed by complaints of delays in the online voting process and outright disenfranchisement of several lawyers, which have been attributed to technical glitches due to attempted hacking.
Breaking News
The NDLEA alleged that the wanted suspects are linked to drug money laundering and a clandestine laboratory for the production of methamphetamine at Isiozi, in Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State.
Corruption
Justice PETER KEKEMEKE of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, granted UMAR bail following his arraignment by the on a four-count charge bordering on allegedly conferring undue advantage on himself.
Breaking News
The Court held that the respondents failed to dislodge the EFCC’s claim of reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired by unlawful activities.
Controversial
According to the lead judgment delivered by Justice OKON ABANG, the appellate court agreed with Justice JOYCE ABDULMALIK that the responsibility for conducting state congresses of political parties rests with elected state executive committees.
Foreign
The South African Police Service said the men were arrested during a reactive tactical intelligence-driven operation conducted the early hours of Monday, 13 July 2026.
Breaking News
ANOCHILI INNOCENT, as well as three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians are facing eleven counts of criminal charges before Justice MUSA KAKAKI of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
