Top stories: Malami probe, Kwara monarch’s son freed, beer sales surge

Nigeria’s news highlights cover politics, security, business, and daily life. The Department of State Services is seeking to extend the detention of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami amid a terror-financing investigation. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has launched new road projects, while the son of a kidnapped Kwara monarch has been released after a ransom payment. Other major stories include strong beer sales, a market fire in Lagos, and a businesswoman’s legal battle with the EFCC.

What we know

The Department of State Services is pushing for longer custody of Abubakar Malami as the terror-financing probe continues.
Dapo Abiodun inaugurated a train station road in Abeokuta and announced plans for 20 more roads.
The son of a kidnapped Kwara monarch regained freedom after a N20m ransom was paid, but other captives remain held.
Nigerian brewers recorded about N1.54tn in beer and drink revenues over nine months.
A Lagos trader reported losing N150m worth of goods in a major market fire.