March 9, 2020

BREAKING: Security Operatives Storm Sanusi’s Palace

Hamilton Nwosa

Writer

FEDA invests $75m in Spiro to accelerate Africa’s electric mobility transition

By Obinna Uballa The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development equity investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced a $75 million strategic investment in Spiro, Africa’s leading electric two-wheel assembler and operator of the continent’s fastest-growing battery swapping network, according to a statement made available to The New Diplomat by…

November 10, 2025 • News

EFCC Declares Ex-Gov. Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged $14.8M Fraud

By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Chief Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, wanted over an alleged connection with a case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving over $14.8 million in public funds. This declaration was made public via…

November 10, 2025 • News

Ex-French president Sarkozy freed from jail after 20 days

By Obinna Uballa Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from prison pending the outcome of his appeal against a conviction for allegedly receiving illegal campaign funding from Libya. A court in Paris ordered his release on Monday after prosecutors supported his application, ending a 20-day jail stint he described as a “nightmare.” Sarkozy,…

November 10, 2025 • News

Security operatives on Monday stormed the palace of the Emir of Kano in Kano State in an attempt to remove him from the place.

The team of security personnel at the traditional ruler’s palace included men of the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Sanusi was earlier dethroned by the state government following months of disagreement with Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

sanusi

Details Later…

Share this news

News