The Abuja High Court fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission N500,000 over delays in the trial of Godwin Emefiele for alleged $6.23 million fraud. As reported by ALO360 Justice Fatima Abubakar delivered the ruling on March 18 2026. Officials acted after repeated requests for adjournment stalled the proceedings. Judge Holds Commission Accountable Justice Fatima…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) rescued six trafficked children and arrested seven suspects in Niger State. As reported by ALO360 operatives from the Niger State Command conducted the raid in Minna on March 17 2026. Officials acted swiftly to break up the exploitation ring and protect the young victims….
The Benin Traditional Council sanctioned a palace queen a chief and other staff members after they granted unauthorised access to social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja popularly known as Peller. Officials acted swiftly to uphold centuries old traditions and restore order at the Oba of Benin palace. As reported by ALO360 the council took these…
The Confederation of African Football declared Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions. As reported by ALO360 officials overturned the final result on March 17 2026 after Senegal forfeited the match. Confederation Releases Appeal Board Ruling The Confederation of African Football Appeal Board issued the official statement. Consequently the board applied Article 84 of…
Joseph Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his position on Tuesday over America’s involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Kent, a retired Army Green Beret and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, became the first and most senior member of the administration to step down in protest of the…
As reported by ALO360, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded 469 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever and 109 deaths in 2026. This figure represents a case fatality ratio of 23.2 per cent. Consequently, the current fatality rate exceeds the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The NCDC…
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief, during a military operation. Israel Katz, Israel’s Minister of Defence, confirmed the death and stated that Larijani had been “eliminated” in the strike. Katz said he and the prime minister had instructed the military to “continue hunting down” Iran’s leadership. As reported…
ICPC (The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission), arraigned a visa agent, Adediwura Stanley, before the Lagos State High Court on charges of alleged document forgery. Stanley stood accused of fabricating financial documents to secure a United Kingdom visa for a client. Prosecutors from the ICPC presented the case before the court earlier…
Professor Charles Soludo officially commenced his second term as Governor of Anambra State. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government House in Awka, the state capital, on March 17, 2026. Consequently, the event marked the continuation of his administration after a successful re-election campaign. The Swearing-In Ceremony Justice Onochie Anyachebelu administered the oath of…
NBA (The Nigerian Bar Association), denounced the alleged incident on Monday. The association described the reported directive as inconsistent with established judicial standards and the dignity of the legal profession. The body emphasized that such conduct undermines the respect and integrity required in courtrooms across Nigeria. Statement Highlights Professional Concerns The association expressed its position…
