By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.339 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Naira). Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. He was arraigned on Monday, July 20, 2026 on an eight-count charge of alleged money laundering. Count one of the charges reads: “That you Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu, the former…
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By Miriam Humbe Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, July 20, 2026, granted the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo bail in the sum of ₦2 billion with two sureties in like sum. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Justice Ekwo held that the two sureties must be responsible persons. One of the sureties must own landed property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC. He further directed that one of the sureties must present evidence of tax clearance…
By Miriam Humbe The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of 12 individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The convicts are Abimbola Dolapo, Ufuoma Okotie, Samuel Kingsley, Rasaki Ayomide, Ekpmamuku Oghenekewvwe and Abraham Eriata. Others are Favour Onowighose, Karaki Emmanuel Ejioghene, Simeon Sabastine, Valetine Chikeze, Omoyibo Destiny Prince and Akenuwa Clinton Osamudiamen. The convicts were said to have tampered with…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, July 20, 2026, presented the First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Remigus Ugwu against Tunde Ayeni, former Chairman, Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc (now Polaris Bank Limited) in his trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale. Led in his testimony by the prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed SAN, the witness, a compliance officer with Zenith Bank Plc, disclosed that he…
By Miriam Humbe In sustained operations, troops of 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised 79 suspected terrorists, rescued 290 kidnapped victims and recovered 2,221 rustled livestock across Katsina State between January and July 2026. This was disclosed to Defence Correspondents on Tuesday by Commander of the 17 Brigade, Brigadier General M.I. Ibrahim during an operational tour of the Brigade Headquarters in Katsina. Brigadier General Ibrahim said the Brigade sustained pressure on terrorist groups through intelligence-led operations, coordinated air and ground offensives, and collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of 112 Task Force Battalion, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, disrupted a suspected terrorist logistics network with the arrest of five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers during a routine security operation conducted at about 1:30 p.m. on 20 July 2026 in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The suspects were intercepted while transporting 491 cartons of Albe Stark 2.5% dewormer and 100 cartons of multivitamin injections for…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and President, Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has identified integrity as a critical and compelling need for sustainable development of nations and institutions in the West-African sub-region. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the opening ceremony of a two-day Leadership Conference for Heads of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa at the New ECOWAS Secretariat. Olukoyede pointed out…
By Miriam Humbe The trial of a former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido and his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu was again stalled on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 due to the absence of the lead defence counsel, Joe Agi, SAN. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting the defendants on 37-count charge, bordering on alleged money laundering, kick-backs and fictitious contract awards to the tune of N1.35 billion, allegedly…
By Miriam Humbe The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency collaboration through enhanced strategic communication in support of national security objectives. Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, to the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on 21 July 2026 in Maiduguri, Borno State. Welcoming the delegation, the Theatre Commander, Operation…
By Miriam Humbe Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained the momentum of operations against terrorists across the North West, recording major successes through the rescue of kidnap victims, the frustration of abduction attempts, and the recovery of livestock and motorcycles in a series of operations conducted in Sokoto and Zamfara States. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. On 20 July 2026, troops of Forward Operating Bases Shagari and Sifawa, acting on credible intelligence, moved swiftly to Wanke and Kaura communities in…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Army Aviation to intensify operations aimed at the total annihilation of bandits and terrorists threatening the peace and security of the nation. Col Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. General Shaibu gave the charge on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 while unveiling the Coordinator, NA Aviation Residence and new accommodation for officers and soldiers at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja. The COAS said air power has become central to modern warfare and counter-insurgency…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, commissioned 110 new family houses for Corporals below and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers caders of the Nigerian Army. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. Speaking during the commissioning, the COAS said the houses show that the Army truly practices “Soldier First.” He explained that when soldiers and their families live well, they will be more focused, more committed, and ready for duty at all times. “Decent accommodation is not a luxury. It is…