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Two Ansaru Leaders Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Following Guilty Plea
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two Ansaru terrorist commanders to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to a string of terrorism charges brought by the DSS.
July 20, 2026
OHCSF and CBN Disavow Links to Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council
Government officials from the OHCSF and CBN testified before a House committee, confirming they have no involvement with the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council and that its bank accounts remain unused.
July 20, 2026
FCCPC Restarts Digital Lending Oversight After Court Victory
The FCCPC has resumed enforcement of its digital lending regulations after a Lagos court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the commission's authority.
July 20, 2026
Federal Government Refutes Claims of Excessive Debt Accumulation
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele claims current debt figures are inflated by accounting adjustments and currency revaluation rather than excessive new borrowing.
July 20, 2026
Nigerian Government Rebuts Claims of Excessive ₦80 Trillion Debt Under Tinubu
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele clarified to the Senate that recent increases in Nigeria's debt figures are largely due to currency adjustments and the recognition of past obligations rather than new borrowing.
July 20, 2026
Civil rights coalition advocates for upgraded security technology following successful Oriire rescue
A rights coalition applauds Nigerian security agencies for a successful rescue operation in Oyo State while urging further investment in modern equipment and community policing.
July 20, 2026
Incoming NBA President Badejo-Okusanya Prioritizes Electoral Overhaul
Newly elected NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to overhaul the association's electoral process to restore membership confidence and unify the legal body.
July 20, 2026
Federal Court Dismisses Ned Nwoko’s Legal Challenge Against Ifeanyi Okowa
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out Senator Ned Nwoko's suit against Ifeanyi Okowa, ruling that pre-election challenges must be filed personally by the aggrieved aspirant and cannot be delegated to an attorney.
July 20, 2026
Sowore Claims President Tinubu Has Subjected Nigerians to Severe Economic Hardship
AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore criticizes President Bola Tinubu for failing to improve living conditions, arguing that subsidy removal has triggered a severe economic crisis for Nigerians.
July 20, 2026
House Committee starts detailed evaluation of State Police Bill
The House of Representatives has initiated a section-by-section review of the executive-sponsored State Police Service Bill to ensure alignment with Senate amendments.
July 20, 2026