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The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Obasi Sunday, a staff of the Ebonyi State Accountant-General’s Office, before a Federal High Court in Abakaliki, the state capital, over alleged 61million money laundering.
In a statement on Monday, ICPC spokesperson John Odey noted that Mr Obasi, a signatory to the Ebonyi State Government Shopping Mall Account with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), was arraigned on Thursday, February 19.
ICPC arraigns Ebonyi official over alleged N61 m money laundering allegation
While proponents hail it as a step toward accountability and increased revenue for federal, state, and local governments-potentially boosting allocations by up to N15 trillion-the order has sparked fierce opposition from labor unions, who warn of devastating job losses in the oil and gas industry.
At its heart, Executive Order 9 seeks to eliminate what President Tinubu described as “excessive deductions, overlapping funds, and structural distortions” that have historically reduced remittances to the Federation Account.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has instituted a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on February 20 by his counsel, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN).
El-Rufai is contesting the legality of a search warrant issued on February 4 by a chief magistrate of the FCT Magistrates’ Court, which authorised operatives to search his residence.
El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC over illegal search of Abuja residence
What was meant to be a joyful celebration turned into a scene of shock and embarrassment when operatives of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) stormed a church and arrested a 27-year-old man during his child’s naming ceremony for allegedly stealing three goats.
The suspect, Emmanuel Awahnse, popularly known as Ariwo Oja, was apprehended in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, bringing the ceremony to an abrupt halt.
Father arrested at child’s naming ceremony for allegedly stealing goat
A fire has reportedly gutted the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, which is currently undergoing extensive renovations costing billions of naira. As at the time of this report, specific details about the incident were still unclear.
The affected terminal is part of the airport’s older infrastructure and is being upgraded to enhance facilities and improve the passenger experience.
Militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly launched an attack on the Garahamojili army base in Adamawa State, resulting in the deaths of at least two soldiers during an intense gunfight.
Reports indicate that the insurgents initiated the assault on Sunday, engaging the troops in a 20-minute exchange of fire before taking control of the area.
ISWAP militants attack army base in Adamawa, kill 2 soldiers
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has assured Nigerian students and exchange visitors that those with valid visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension outlined in Presidential Proclamation 10998.
In a message posted on X on Monday, the mission stated: “Nigerian students and exchange participants holding valid F1 and J1 visas are not impacted by Presidential Proclamation 10998.
“Those with visas can continue to engage in learning, research, and innovation at U.S. colleges and institutions.”
US confirms new visa restrictions will not impact Nigerian students
Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most powerful and feared criminal organisations in Mexico, have unleashed a wave of violence across 20 Mexican states.
They torched businesses and erected burning blockades in retaliation to the killing of their leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, who died in custody on Sunday shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces.
Drug cartel unleashes violence in Mexico after death of top drug lord
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for one match after Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr reported alleged racist abuse during last week’s Champions League clash.
The suspension means the Argentine is set to miss the second leg of the tie at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday.
The sanction, imposed by UEFA on an interim basis, comes ahead of a full investigation by an ethics and disciplinary inspector.
UEFA suspends Benfica winger Prestianni over alleged racist incident against Vinicius Jr
The FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup coaching clinic got underway in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, with a charge to football managers to explore the money-spinning component of the sport.
Secretary to the Bayelsa State government, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, who gave the charge while speaking at the opening ceremony of the coaching clinic, noted that football, and indeed sports generally, was huge business.
Therefore, he advised football managers in the state to begin to pay attention to details and explore the money-spinning potential of football.
FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup coaching clinic kicks-off in Yenagoa
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