May 08
Nigeria: We've Had More Jailbreaks Since Prisons Became Correctional Centres - - Akpabio
Senate President, God swill Akpabio, said yesterday that since the name of the Nigerian Prison Service was changed to Nigerian Correctional Service there have been more jailbreaks… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Suleja Prisons Was Built With Mud Over 100 Years Ago - Senate
THE Senate has said that the real reason for the reported jailbreak in Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre two weeks ago was because it was built over hundred years ago with… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 22 Suspected Armed Robbers, 36 Rapists in Katsina
The Police Command in Katsina State, says within the month of April, it arrested about 22 suspected armed robbers, and 36 persons in connection to rape and sodomy cases in the… Read more »
Nigeria: 27 Lawmakers Lack Locus Standi to Impeach Fubara - Rivers Govt Replies APC
The Rivers State Government has lambasted the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its call on the State House of Assembly to immediately commence an impeachment process against… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: How British Charity Employed Nigerian Man Convicted for Sex Trafficking in France
A Nigerian man, Peter Omoruyi, convicted for sex trafficking in his absence in France has been allegedly employed by a British charity, Streetz Ahead Creative Housing. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends Three Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
THE Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku on Monday during plenary suspended three lawmakers over alleged plot to impeach him and other Principal officer's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Demolition of Igbo Properties in Abuja
THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has condemned the demolition of properties belonging to Igbo citizens in Abuja, describing the action as 'gestapo-style' and 'unlawful.' Read more »
Nigeria: Improvised Explosive Device Kills 7 Civilians in Borno
Another Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Gamboru Ngala road has killed seven people, including a telecommunication experts, Mallam Abbashuwa… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Wades in As Condemnation Trails FIJ Journalist's Arrest
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, yesterday, said his ministry was working to resolve the issues, as condemnation greeted the arrest and detention… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Govt, States to Review Sentencing for Suicide Attempts - Fagbemi, SAN
The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: State Policing and the Way Forward
The theory of the natural law states that human being possesses an intrinsic sense of right and wrong that governs reasoning and behaviour. The concepts of natural law are ancient,… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Kills 2-Year-Old Boy, Harvests His Internal Organs in C'river
A man, who operates a laundry shop at Ikang, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has allegedly killed a two-year-old boy left in his care by his mother and… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Sedc Bill As a New Foundation for Peace, Prosperity and Justice in Nigeria
The recent passage into law of an act to establish the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, by both Chambers of the National Assembly is indeed a welcome development. Coming on… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour, Bank Tango Over Unpaid Benefits to 1,000 Sacked Workers
Organised Labour and the Heritage Bank Plc are in a fresh battle over perceived wrongful sack of workers without benefits. Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Suleja Jailbreak - '106 Escaped Inmates Still On the Loose'
The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, said three more inmates who fled its custodial facility in Suleija, Niger State, Wednesday, have been recaptured while 106 others remain on… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Terrorists, Drug Dealers Use Crypto to Raise, Hide Over £1bn Illicit Funds, UK Laments
The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a crackdown on criminals such as terrorists, drug dealers, and fraudsters who use cryptocurrency to raise and hide money. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs Man Carrying 4,000 Tramadol Pills in Lagos Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a male passenger carrying 4,000 tramadol pills at the Muhammad Murtala International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Police, Ogun Govt On Trail of Killers of Babcock Varsity Lecturer
A lecturer with Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Professor Yinka Olowojobi, has been shot dead at a relaxation centre in Iperu. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Discharges Ex-Nimasa DG, Akpobolokemi, Over N8.5bn Fraud
A Lagos Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged and acquitted former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: 119 Inmates Escape As Heavy Rains Destroy Suleja Prisons
No fewer than 119 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, Niger state, have escaped, following hours of heavy downpour which destroyed parts of the facility on… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Nass Orders CEO of Alliance Hospital, Others to Face Organ Harvesting Charges
In the ongoing case involving the Alliance Hospital and Services Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and three others over an alleged organ harvest, the House of… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Police Probe Alleged Killing of Man By Inspector in Lagos
Police in Lagos State says it has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Anosikwa Patrick allegedly stabbed by a police officer. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Court Fixes May 17 to Rule On Detained Binance Executive's Request for Bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 17 to determine whether a top official of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, who is currently in prison custody,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Service of EFCC's Charge On Ex-Gov Bello's Lawyer
Following the absence of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his arraignment, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: We've Resumed Prosecution of Boko Haram Suspects Across Nigeria - Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said the Federal Government has resumed prosecution of Boko Haram suspects across Nigeria. Read more »