From the Supreme Court’s decision on former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele’s forfeited assets to fresh terrorism charges over the Oyo school abduction, here are the top stories making headlines across Nigeria this Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- Supreme Court Affirms Forfeiture Of Emefiele’s Assets
The Supreme Court has upheld the final forfeiture of seven landed properties, $2.045 million and share certificates linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision and affirmed the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
- FG Arraigns Three Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count terrorism-related charge against three suspects arrested over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The charges, filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), were presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday.
- Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Terrorist In Katsina
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnap victims who escaped from their captors during separate intelligence-led operations in Katsina State. The military also recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist, according to the Joint Task Force.
- Tinubu Signs Executive Order On Virtual Assets
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, creating a new framework for regulating digital assets in Nigeria. The order is expected to improve coordination among government agencies and strengthen oversight of the country’s growing digital economy.
- Mary Habila’s Family Petitions IGP Over Release Of Her Body
The family of the late Mary Habila has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, demanding the release of her remains for burial. Her father, Tanko Habila, submitted the petition at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, accompanied by relatives and legal representatives.
- FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway After Tinubu
The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in honour of President Bola Tinubu. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the decision recognises Tinubu’s role in conceiving the idea for the highway nearly 30 years ago while serving as Governor of Lagos State.
- Nigerian Navy Dismantles 48 Illegal Refineries
The Nigerian Navy says it dismantled 48 illegal refinery sites and recovered about 4.698 million litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in the second quarter of 2026. The Navy also arrested 91 suspects linked to oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other related offences.
- Police Arrest Four Over Mob Killing In Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob killing of 21-year-old Emmanuel Effiong. Police said the suspects allegedly killed the victim and secretly buried his body in a shallow grave.
- PDP Faction Heads To Appeal Court Over Leadership Suit
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to challenge the Federal High Court judgment that struck out its suit seeking recognition of its leadership. The group insisted the ruling conflicts with previous decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
- ADC Asks National Assembly To Probe Tinubu’s Fitness For Office
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the National Assembly to invoke constitutional provisions to determine whether President Bola Tinubu is still fit to discharge the duties of his office. The opposition party alleged that the President has lost control of his administration and claimed unelected individuals may be exercising presidential powers.
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