The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed on Wednesday that it froze Osun State’s First Bank account due to an investigation into the mismanagement of N11 billion in intervention and ecology funds. Spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the action.
In Kwara State, 176 individuals kidnapped during a February 3 terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama have finally been released after six months in captivity.
Currency markets saw the Naira lose value on Wednesday, trading at N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,368.5 in the official foreign exchange market.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced price cuts for fuel, lowering petrol by N50 per litre to N1,165 and diesel by N80 per litre to N1,570 to increase affordability.
The Nigerian Army has issued wanted notices for ISWAP leaders Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa and Muhammad Jidda after identifying them from intelligence recovered in the Lake Chad region.
Adeniyi Adeyemi, claiming to be the head of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, has demanded that his testimony before a House of Representatives committee take place in public rather than in police custody.
Tragedy struck in Ideani, Anambra State, where three children were discovered dead at the home of a native doctor. A fourth child was rescued and is currently in critical condition at a medical facility.
Abia State police have apprehended 13 suspects for robbery and illegal arms possession, seizing various firearms including pump-action guns and pistols.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, stated that President Bola Tinubu remains dedicated to a multi-party democratic system and is not pursuing a one-party state.
Finally, Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a spot in the WAFCON quarter-finals following a dominant 6-2 win over Egypt.
