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 Alleged N15.3bn Fraud: EFCC   Re-Arraigns Ayeni , Trial Commences Jan. 19 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, re-arraigned, a former Chairman of defunct Skye Bank,   Tunde Ayeni before Justice H. Mu'azu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, for an alleged N15,391,093,665.00 (Fifteen Billion, Three Hundred and Ninety-One Million, Ninety-Three Thousand, and Six Hundred and Sixty-Five Naira) fraud.Ayeni  was re- arraigned on an existing 18-count charge.  The EFCC is prosecuting him on 18-count charges bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds to the tune of N15.3 billion. The re-arraignment before Justice Mu'azu followed the transfer of the case from Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court, Apo, before whom Ayeni had previously been arraigned.   Count eight reads: "That you Tunde Ayeni, whilst being the Chairman, Board of Directors of ...

 Recoveries: EFCC  Hands Over N195 million to  Victim of Property Fraud ...N16.4million to Another Victim  The Ag. Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, Sa'ad Hanafi Sa'ad, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, handed over a draft of N195 million to Agofure Etadafe,  being the sum recovered by the Commission on his behalf. Etadafe had in March 2026 petitioned the Commission that the trio of Adoni Ogbeni, Osaretin Hilda Ogbeni and Temple  Jafaru defrauded him of N200 million under the pretence of selling a landed property situated at Effurun, Delta State, to him. Upon payment of N200 million, attempts by the complainant to take possession of the land became impossible as it was discovered that the land legally belong to someone else. Presenting the draft, the Ag. Zonal Director reiterated the Commission's resolve to ensure that fraudsters are stripped of their illegal earnings and all  proceeds of crime. Receiving the draft, Et...

 DR Congo attacks: Daesh-linked ADF terrorists kill 22, torch homes At least 22 people were killed in a series of attacks by a terrorist group affiliated with Daesh between Tuesday and Wednesday in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province. The attacks were carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) across eight locations in the Mambasa territory in Ituri, according to two civil society and human rights monitoring groups. At least 10 people were also abducted. “The death toll remains provisional. In addition to the 22 civilians killed, the perpetrators abducted other individuals, and motorcycles and homes were set on fire,” said Marie-Noelle Anatobe, coordinator of the Civil Society of Congo in Mambasa territory, AP reported. The attacks happened in nearly inaccessible locations near the border between Uganda and Congo. The ADF grew out of Uganda and was pushed to the border region with Congo, where it has operated for years, targeting civilians. It pledged allegiance to Daesh terro...

 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔’𝗦 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘-𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 39, has resigned following a major controversy over his educational qualifications. The son of former President Joko Widodo came under intense pressure after Indonesia’s Constitutional Court found no convincing evidence that he had completed the equivalent of senior high school (matric), a mandatory qualification for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The Supreme Court subsequently annulled the educational equivalency certificate used to support his 2024 candidacy, ruling that attendance records and academic transcripts did not establish proof of graduation.  Gibran formally submitted his resignation on Thursday, November 12, dealing a significant political blow to the influential Widodo dynasty and President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.

 AASDU Honours 38 Anambra Indigenes for Contributions to Community Development By Stella Obi The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) has honoured 38 indigenes of Anambra State for their professional accomplishments and contributions to community development. The award presentation took place on Nov. 7 in Lagos as part of the association’s 2026 Lecture and Award Dinner, which attracted community leaders, distinguished personalities and other indigenes of the state. Among the dignitaries at the event was the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi. In her remarks, Onyekesi urged Anambra indigenes living outside the state to maintain strong ties with their homeland and embrace the Aku Luo Uno philosophy by contributing to the development of their communities. She also stressed the importance of parents communicating with their children in Igbo to preserve the language and cultural identity of younger generations. The commissioner com...

 LASG EXTENDS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 542 RESIDENTS THROUGH EKO CARES PROGRAMME The Lagos State Government has extended financial assistance to another batch of 542 residents across the State through the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme, reaffirming its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and households while providing relief from financial challenges. The presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries was held at the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), the Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, recently. In his address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, for their continued commitment to the welfare of residents and the sustainability of people-oriented programmes across the State. Highlighting the importance of continuity in Governa...