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May 5, 2026

Man arraigned over alleged N24.8 million overseas football academy fraud

The magistrate adjourned the case until October 20 for hearing.

Court room
May 5, 2026

Court dismisses ex-employee’s N3 million suit against First Bank 

The defence counsel urged the court to dismiss the suit because it was statute barred and lacked jurisdiction.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
May 5, 2026

Rainstorm kills two, destroys 50 houses in Kaduna LG

The rainstorm also affected parts of Sabon Gyero community, where several houses were damaged and more than 10 perimeter fences destroyed.

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May 5, 2026

Court dissolves three-month-old marriage, woman returns dowry to ex-husband  

The judge, Yakubu Abdullahi, asked the defendant if he agreed to what the complainant said and he said yes.

Scale of justice.
May 5, 2026

CNG reshapes fortunes of tricycle operators in Kaduna

Many commercial tricycle operators in Kaduna say adoption of compressed natural gas is easing the strain of rising fuel costs and restoring profitability.

CNG-powered tricyles
May 5, 2026

Alleged cultist nabbed with gun, military kits in Niger: Police

The police command in Niger says it has arrested a suspected cultist, Agada Isaac, with a pistol and military items in the Bida LGA.

a suspected cultist, Agada Isaac
May 5, 2026

FG to establish procurement centre of excellence in Kano: BPP

The federal government has announced plans to establish a procurement centre of excellence at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa in Kano.

Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)
May 5, 2026

Nigerian students contribute funds, purchase governorship forms for politician

Students have purchased the N21 million nomination and expression of interest forms of the Peoples Democratic Party for a politician in support of his 2027 governorship ambition.

May 5, 2026

Kaduna: SUBEB distributes tablets to new teachers in smart school

The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board has provided tablets to 20 newly deployed teachers at the Universal Basic Education Board Model Smart School.

May 5, 2026

Navy seizes militant boats, engines in Cross River crackdown

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on militants and kidnappers in Cross River.

Seized boat engines on calabar waterways