Banks Directed to Block Assets of Individuals and BDC Operators Named on Nigeria Sanctions ListAnietie Udobit, AbujaIn a major escalation of Nigeria's campaign against terrorism financing and illicit financial networks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks, payment service providers, microfinance institutions, and other regulated financial entities
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Historic Bill Seeks to Give States Greater Control Over Policing Amid Rising InsecurityNigeria may be on the verge of the most significant security reform since independence following the passage of a constitutional amendment bill by the Senate that seeks to establish state police services across the federation. The proposed legislation
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaIn a major international financial enforcement action, the United States government has placed several Nigerian Bureau de Change (BDC) operators and associated firms on its sanctions list for alleged links to terrorism financing networks.The designation was issued under the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Department of State Services (DSS) has concluded its case in the ongoing wiretapping allegations involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, signalling a critical turning point in a case that has drawn national attention.Court filings suggest the matter revolves around alleged surveillance authorisations and communication interceptions during
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria’s long-running debate over decentralised policing has entered a decisive legislative phase after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted the State Police Constitutional Amendment Bill to the National Assembly for consideration.The proposal—rooted in recommendations from previous security summits and constitutional review committees—seeks to formally empower states to establish and
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Unity Times Foreign CorrespondentThe Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered another deadly phase following a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks that left multiple civilians dead and many more injured across several Ukrainian regions. Recent strikes hit residential communities in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, with reports indicating civilian casualties, including
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Unity Times Sport CorrespondentThe 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to capture global attention, producing exciting results and fresh storylines.African giants Egypt National Football Team secured an important victory against New Zealand, strengthening hopes for a successful tournament campaign.Meanwhile, Spain National Football Team produced one of the tournament's most dominant performances
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UNITY TIMES FOREIGN DESKThe resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom and beyond, creating fresh uncertainty within one of the world's most influential democracies.Political commentators describe the departure as one of the most dramatic developments in recent British politics. It follows months of
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By Unity Times Legal Affairs DeskThe remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre has reignited national conversations about freedom of expression, judicial independence, and the boundaries of cybercrime laws in Nigeria.The Federal High Court's decision followed proceedings linked to an ongoing case involving
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By Unity Times Security CorrespondentFrustration over worsening insecurity erupted into public demonstrations across parts of Oyo State this week as angry residents blocked major roads, disrupted traffic, and demanded urgent action from government authorities following a series of kidnappings targeting schoolchildren and teachers.The protests were particularly intense in Ibadan and
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