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Bayero has headed to the Supreme Court to oust Emir Sanusi from office. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment favouring the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, alleging violations during the emirship dispute.  Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi rejected the appellate court’s decision and vowed to seek redress at the Supreme Court.…

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been accused of financial irregularities by the Auditor-General of the Federation, who claims that the company diverted ₦2.68 trillion and $9.77 million over the past four years. These allegations come amid widespread criticism of the company’s financial practices, which have negatively impacted Nigeria’s financial standing. An analysis of the Auditor-General’s annual reports from 2017 to 2021, as reviewed by Sunday PUNCH, revealed significant financial infractions.  In 2017, ₦1.33 trillion was reportedly diverted, followed by ₦681.02 billion in 2019, ₦151.12 billion (and $19.77 million) in 2020, and ₦514 billion in 2021. These infractions…

A late-night fire, on Friday, gutted a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, the headquarters of the Ife-North local government area of Osun State. DAILY POST reports that the market, popularly called Akinola market, opens on Fridays. The inferno was said to have started at the yam section, before it spread to other parts, destroying food items worth millions of naira. A resident, Sola Omilana disclosed to newsmen that people thronged the market in the early hours of Saturday, sympathizing with shop owners over the incident. Meanwhile, confirming the incident, Spokesperson of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security…

Governor Uzodinma has begged unknown gunmen to lay down arms in Imo state. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has appealed to unknown gunmen still hiding in the bush to perpetuate insecurity in some parts of the state to come out and lay down their arms and join society in contributing positively to the progress of the state. He also promised that the government will be willing to assist them in any kind of business they choose to go into to be useful to themselves and society. The Governor, made the appeal at the funeral of the slain…

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States have formally agreed to repatriate over $52.88 million in assets forfeited from corruption cases. The Acting Spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the agreement in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.  According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the pact was signed by Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr. Ebienfa noted that this agreement underscores the strong, collaborative relationship between the two nations and represents a shared commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development. The repatriated funds…

CBN has banned local deposits for the newly launched diaspora-focused bank accounts. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has prohibited local deposits into the newly launched Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA), designed to cater specifically to Nigerians living abroad. This directive, outlined in a circular issued by the apex bank on January 10, 2025, highlights the CBN’s focus on channelling external inflows and diaspora investments into the nation’s economy.  Signed by Dr W. J. Kanya, the acting Director of the Trade and Exchange Department, the circular stated, “Deposits into non-resident accounts must originate…

Real Madrid winger, Rodrygo has warned Barcelona, inaisting that the LaLiga title holders are prepared to face the Catalan giants in their upcoming Supercopa de Espana showdown in the final. Barcelona and Real Madrid now have a date at the King Abdullah Sports City on Sunday. Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 earlier this week to book a place in the final. Meanwhile, Real Madrid defeated Mallorca 3-0 to book their spot in the final. Los Blancos will be aiming to claim a third trophy of the season having already won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. However, Barcelona…

CBN has introduced investment bank accounts for Nigerians in the diaspora. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Friday announced it has introduced the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA) for Nigerians in the diaspora. CBN disclosed this in a circular to all authorized dealer banks and the general public noting that NRNOA will enable Non-Resident Nigerians (NRNs) to remit their foreign earnings to Nigeria and manage funds in both foreign and local currencies.  The apex bank also said that the NRNIA will enable NRNS to invest in assets in Nigeria in either foreign…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, over the death of his mother, Monsurat Atinuke Bankole. The deceased, the Iya Adini of Egbaland reportedly died on Friday after a brief illness at the age of 79. Her death came a few days after the death of the former Iya Sunnah of Ogun State, notable businesswoman and socialite Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as Cash Madam. Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, described the late matriarch of the Bankole family as an…

US Government has returned $52.88m linked to Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Government of the United States of America, USA, has repatriated the sum of $52. 88 million it said was traced to former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Madueke. This Nigeria news platform understands that the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard M. Mills, Jr, led a delegation that executed the Assets Return Agreement at the Federal Ministry of Justice Headquarters in Abuja, on Friday.  Signing the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, disclosed that the…