May 10
Nigeria: Two Abducted As Kidnappers Storm Kogi Community Market
Kidnappers raided Ejiba community in Yagba west local government of Kogi state, on Wednesday, and abducted two persons. Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Speaks On Court Case Against Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he has no hand in the court case against the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II. Read more »
Nigeria: Detained Journalist Regains Freedom
A reporter with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu, who was detained by the Police has regained freedom. Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases
The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Children's Kidneys Removed Without Our Consent - Parents
The fathers of two of the teenagers whose kidneys were removed by a hospital have testified that they did not give consent to the operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Binance CEO - How Nigerian Officials Demanded Bribe From U.S.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, a popular cryptocurrency trading platform, Richard Teng, has claimed that some unknown persons sought a bribe of cryptocurrency from… Read more »
Nigeria: Villagers Flee As Bandits Terrorise 10 Communities in Kaduna
Residents of 10 communities in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State have fled their homes due to the activities of bandits in the area. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Illegal Courier Operators Involved in Arms, Drug Trafficking - Nipost
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has clamped down on unlicensed courier operators in Kaduna. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Don't Back Out On Yahaya Bello's Prosecution, Kogi Residents Tell EFCC
A cross-section of residents and indigenes of Kogi State, on Sunday, appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to be distracted in the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Crime Casts Shadow Over Bauchi State
In recent times, Bauchi State has been grappling with a surge in crime. This upsurge in criminal activities, ranging from theft and robbery to kidnapping and violent crimes, has… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: New Minimum Wage - Tinubu in Knife-Edge Balancing Act
Three days from today is May 1, 2024, a day that is designated globally as the International Workers Day, to commemorate the struggles by labour to earn a more respectable… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: State Police, Crime, and Nigerian-Style Revenge Justice
For years, the concept of policing, preventing, and addressing crimes has fascinated various societies and theorists. It has inspired the likes of French philosopher Michel… Read more »
Nigeria: Exploring Non-Custodial Measures in the Nigerian Justice and Correctional Systems
Nigeria confronts significant challenges in managing offenders. These challenges include the excessive use of incarceration, which contributes to prison congestion and the repeated… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Undue Influence Undermining Our Justice System - CJN
Tinubu, NBA demand judiciary reforms Curb ex parte order abuse, Akpabio tells NJC Politicians, not judges, to blame - Yadudu Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Assassination - Rep. Agbese Denies Benue Deputy Speaker's Claims
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has insisted that there was an attempt to assassinate him in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Overrides Fubara, Passes LG Amendment Bill Into Law
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law by overriding the withdrawal of the assent of the state governor,… Read more »
Nigeria: 70 Percent of Kano Inmates Awaiting Trial-Ncos
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 70 per cent of inmates are awaiting trial across the custodial centres in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Is People-Centred Justice Nigeria's New Reform Focus?
The Federal Ministry of Justice's plans to institute a "people-centred justice" approach through reforms of the justice system may bring Nigeria into the global best practices. Read more »
Nigeria: Law Professor Shot Dead for Resisting Abduction
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly invaded an event centre in Iperu area of Ogun State and opened fire on people, killing a lecturer of Babcock University, Ilisan,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship - 3 Aspirants File Appeals Against Aiyedatiwa As APC Candidate
Three aspirants in the Saturday primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ondo State governorship election have filed petitions against the conduct of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Vacates Order Affirming Ganduje's Suspension
The Kano State High Court, which initially granted an ex-parte order affirming the suspension of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar… Read more »
Nigeria: Creative Economy Institutionalisation a Milestone - Prof. Adewepo
A professor of law, Adebambo Adewopo (SAN), has said the draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) and the institutionalisation of the creative economy as a… Read more »
Nigeria: 49-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Ogun
A 49-year-old woman, Mrs Idowu Victoria, has been found dead after she allegedly hung herself on the ceiling fan inside her room in the Magboro area of Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Raped By Teacher
The father of an 11-year-old girl who died after she was allegedly raped by a teacher in Dala LGA of Kano State has narrated how she died from complications she sustained during… Read more »