Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his trial filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a video shared by ARISE NEWS, El-Rufai, dressed in an agbada, was seen making his way through a crowded court corridor …
Nigeria’s gross external reserves have come under sustained pressure over the past month, shedding more than $1.18 billion between March 11 and April 9, 2026, amid persistent market interventions and rising global uncertainty. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows the reserves declined from a peak of $50.03 billion on March 11 to …
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum has donated ₦50 million to the family of Lt Col O.C. Okolo, who was killed in a Boko Haram attack on the Mandaragirau community in Biu LGA on February 16, 2026. The donation was presented on April 10 at the officer’s funeral in Obinofia-Ndiuno, Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State. …
The United States has praised Nigeria for stepping up the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of 386 suspects in recent mass trials. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Massad Boulos, US senior advisor for Arab and African affairs, described the development as a major step towards strengthening accountability and justice. “The …
The Supreme Court has fixed April 14 to hear an appeal filed by David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), challenging a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala over the party’s leadership. In the appeal marked SC/CV/180/2026, Mark is seeking an order to halt the execution of the March 12 judgement of the …
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for urgent intervention by the Federal and Ondo State governments over what it described as a deepening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, where repeated oil spills and ocean surges have destroyed homes, livelihoods, and public infrastructure. The …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has strongly criticised the World Bank’s recommendation that Nigeria should increase the importation of petroleum products and food, warning that such a move could reverse recent economic gains and weaken the country’s push for self-sufficiency. In a statement issued on Sunday, CPPE Chief Executive Officer, Dr …
In its continued fight against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 93-year-old man, a 69-year-old medical doctor, and several other suspects linked to cocaine and cannabis trafficking networks across the country. In a statement on Sunday, the NDELA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the arrests …
A review of Zenith Bank Plc’s 2025 audited financial statements reveals a year marked by numerous risks, pressure on profits, and new challenges in business operations. Although the bank grew in size and strengthened its financial position, from difficult accounting decisions to risks linked to climate change, the bank’s performance was influenced by five major …
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on Saturday led a high-level federal delegation to Kano State for the wedding fātiha ceremonies of the sons of the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata. According to a press statement signed by Badamasi Haiba, Director, Press and Public Relations …
