2027: APC Says Ticket Still Open Despite Tinubu Endorsement
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all aspirants, despite the party’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
U.S. Court Jails Osun Monarch Over $4.2m COVID-19 Relief Fraud
A U.S. federal court has sentenced Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, to 56 months in prison for his role in a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He was also ordered to pay over $4.4 million in restitution and forfeit properties bought with illicit funds.
UPDATE: Six Injured in Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment – NSIB
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that six passengers were injured after a Kaduna-bound train derailed between Kubwa and Asham stations on Tuesday morning.
Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails
Passengers were left stranded on Tuesday after a train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed at Asham, causing panic and prompting a rescue operation with military support.
EFCC Declares Atiku’s Son-in-Law Wanted for Alleged Money Laundering
The EFCC has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, urging the public to provide useful information on his whereabouts.
