September 19
Nigeria: Sokoto Blogger Accused of Defaming Governor's Wife Gets Bail
The Chief Magistrate Court in Sokoto State granted bail on Wednesday to Shafi'u Umar, a blogger accused of spreading false information about Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his wife on… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara CJ Pardons 3 Inmates
Three inmates have regained their freedom following the intervention of the Chief Judge (CJ) of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara. Read more »
Nigeria: On Fear On Ambitious Women, Victim Blaming and Toxicity
There's a nonsensical post making the rounds on social media about a Nigerian man in Florida who allegedly disclosed that he killed his wife because, among other things, she was… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: Man Arrested for Murder of Neighbour's Wife, Son
The Lagos Police Command has arrested one Vincent Ukpai for the murder of his neighbour's wife and son in the Lekki area. The incident occurred during a dispute over the… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Illegal Arms Importation - Govt Begins Prosecution of 10 Suspects
The federal government has said that arrangements have been concluded to destroy all seized illicit arms and ammunition from suspects and other criminals by the end of September. Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Minister Says Tinubu Too Rich to Loot Nigeria's Resources
Mixed reactions have trailed comments by Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth Development, that President Bola Tinubu is an "epitome of wealth" with no interest to loot… Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: How Abducted Female Student Was Killed, Buried After Ransom
A 20-year-old man, Paul Jeremiah, has been arrested for the murder of a 100-level female student at the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi state. Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Die in Kaduna, Kano Road Crashes
An early morning accident along Abuja-Kaduna Expressway claimed 21 lives, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Enact Laws to Mitigate Effects of Disasters - Northern Senators
The Senate is to enact laws aimed at mitigating the effects of environmental disasters in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 400 Deported Nigerians Arrive Abuja Airport From UAE
Four hundred Nigerians, who were deported from the United Arab Emirates, have arrived in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Investigate Attacks On Journalists - IPI
The IPI global network has condemned attacks on journalists covering the recent anti-government protests in Nigeria, calling on authorities to investigate these incidents and take… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Kano - Man Found Dead On Street, Boy in Well
The spokesman of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, has said that the command received a call at 1958 hours from Muhammad Sambo, the Director, Administration and… Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 7 Robbers During Fuel Hike Protest in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State, arrested seven suspected hoodlums during last Thursday's fuel hike protest by commercial vehicle operators in… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for N1.5m Bribe to Get Shiites Member Released
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a man, Alhaji Shuaibu Shugaba Dass, suspected to be a member of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN)… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: NAFDAC Orders Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Over Impurity
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08. Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: Adamawa Awards N855m Contract for Nigerian Law School Hostels
The Adamawa State Executive Council has awarded a multi-million naira contract for the construction of four hostel blocks for the Nigerian Law School in the state. Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: As Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Assumes Duties
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the oath of office as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of former CJN, Kayode… Read more »
September 06
Nigeria: Court Sets Sept 12 for Hearing of Applications On Emefiele's Forfeited Assets
Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for hearing all applications related to the forfeited assets and funds linked to Mr. Godwin… Read more »
Nigeria: 2,776 Killed, 16,309 Injured From Road Crashes in 7 Months - Govt
The Secretary to the Federal Government, Sen. George Akume, has said it is unacceptable for 2,776 people to be killed and 16,309 injured in road traffic crashes between January and… Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: ICPC Quizzes Ngige Over 'Contracts, Job Racketeering'
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has quizzed Chris Ngige, one of the Ministers in the cabinet of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Surrender Yourself to Us, Police Tell British National Declared Wanted
The police high command, on Tuesday, asked the British national declared wanted, Andrew Wynne, to come out of his hiding and surrender himself to the operatives of the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Calabar Prison Deaths Linked to Illness, Old Age, Not Malnutrition'
The deaths of three inmates at the Calabar Correctional Centre, Cross River State were due to critical illnesses and old age, rather than malnutrition, sources within the centre… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for 2 Suspects Over Leakage of Classified Documents
The police high command says its operatives are trailing one David Hundeyin and his accomplice, one Michael Temidayo Alade for allegedly leaking some classified documents, which it… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs to Prosecute 14 Smugglers Arrested With Donkey Skin, Others
The Nigeria Customs Service is set to commence the trial of about 14 suspected smugglers arrested in the South West region in July, 2024. Read more »