Nigeria

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a 12-count charge against Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, president of Miyetti Allah, for alleged terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.53 million. The charges were filed on June 22, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bodejo is expected to be arraigned in the coming days.

24 juni 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has threatened to sue Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele for N10 billion over alleged defamatory remarks made in a livestreamed sermon. The legal notice demands a retraction and apology within 24 hours.

The Borno State Government has denied allegations that N4 billion was spent on a failed railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government Area during the 2025 fiscal year.

21 juni 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress candidate Envuluanza the winner of the Nasarawa North senatorial by-election. Labour Party candidate Labaran Maku rejected the outcome and called for a fresh poll.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned a Federal High Court judgment seeking to deregister the African Democratic Congress. The ADC rejected the ruling and described it as a threat to democracy.

15 juni 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested twelve suspected kidnappers, thirteen suspects for culpable homicide, and four suspected car snatchers.