June 24
Nigeria: Survivor - How Gunmen Killed My Pregnant Sister Inside Labour Room
Daniel Nanle, a resident of Kawel community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has recounted how his younger sister was killed by gunmen during an… Read more »
Nigeria: 'London Property Saga' - Ozekhome's SAN Rank Temporarily Withdrawn
The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Mike Ozekhome, a senior lawayer, from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: NSCDC Officer Gunned Down, Daughter Abducted in Kogi
Armed men suspected to be bandits have reportedly killed a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Ayo Olukotun, and abducted his daughter along with… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Owo Church Attackers Sentenced to Death By Hanging
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four out of the five terrorists that attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo to death. Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Many Killed As Sokoto Records Second Attack in 48 Hours
Bandits have again attacked Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, barely two days after a similar assault that left 17 people, including Sallah… Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Victims of Plateau Attack Laid to Rest Amid Tears
Tears and grief filled the air as eight victims of Sunday's attack on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, were laid to rest. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandit Leader Contacts Abducted General's Family, Seeks Release of Gang Members
A notorious bandit leader, Kachallah Muhammad, has established communication with relatives of the abducted retired senior military officer, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari,… Read more »
Nigeria: School Children Abductions - Borno Parents Slam FG's Silence As Protest Rocks Oyo
Parents of 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have accused the Federal Government of neglect,… Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Have No Reason to Celebrate
In other climes where the rights of children are recognised, protected and preserved, they earnestly look forward to the annual Children's Day celebration, which is observed in… Read more »
May 25
Nigeria: INEC Asks Court to Annul Judgment Voiding Its Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment which nullified its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: As Mambilla Project Stalls - Court Jails Mamman 75 Years for N33.8bn Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday sentenced a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years' jail term in absentia following his conviction of money laundering to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 2 Customs Officers in Kebbi
Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been killed in a confrontation with suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Ada Suit Against INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: There Are 105 Suspected Cases of Meningitis Across 20 LGAs - Katsina Govt
The Katsina State Government says there are 105 suspected cases of meningitis across nearly 20 local government areas of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 100 Killed in Zamfara Market Airstrike
A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly killed at least 117 people and injured several others. Residents said the… Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: Adeleke Deposes Osun Monarch Sentenced to Prison in U.S. Over Fraud
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: How Over 50 Were Murdered After Tinubu's Promise to End Plateau Killings
Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu visited Plateau State on April 3, 2026, and assured residents that recurring killings in the state would not happen again, a fresh… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: 'It's Time to Go', Constituent Tells Rep Who Has Been in Parliament Since 1999
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Eyiseifa Ebiowe, has called on the lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija's Ilebaye Moved Into Protective Custody, Father Remains Detained
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has moved 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, and her two younger brothers into protective custody following an… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Woman Seeks Divorce After Three Months of Marriage, Returns Dowry
A woman, Fatima Usman, on Tuesday sought divorce from her husband, Sulaiman Adamu, at Magajin Gari Shari'a Court in Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Chairman's Alarming Claim
Last week, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, made a sweeping assertion that has since stirred widespread concern and debate. Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Kebbi Police Gun Down Bandit, Arrest 47, Recover 40 Firearms
The Kebbi State Police Command on Monday said it had neutralised a bandit, arrested 47 suspects and recovered 40 firearms in operations targeting banditry and gun running across… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 15 Women, Children in Katsina
Bandits have abducted 15 people, mostly women, children and infants, during a late-night raid on Sabon Layi community in Kakumi Ward of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina… Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: 150 Persons Died in Kwara Camp - Amnesty Int'l
Amnesty International has alleged that at least 150 members of the Fulani community, including children, died in a military-controlled detention facility in Kwara State. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Court Affirms FCCPC's Powers to Probe Medical Negligence
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints involving medical… Read more »
