July 16
Nigeria: FBI Arrests Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Inegbedion for $1.5m Fraud
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has filed a 16-count criminal indictment against Kingsley Inegbedion and Efemena Igbe over Internet fraud and money-laundering… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Protest - Give President Tinubu More Time
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted autonomy to local government councils, marking a significant shift in the nation's governance structure. This… Read more »
Nigeria: After 5 Years' Trial, Court Fixes Judgement Day for Offa Robbery Suspects
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilọrin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday fixed August 2, 2024 for judgement in the bloody April 5, 2018 Offa robbery attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Warns Oyo Monarch Over Land Grabbing
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has warned Oba Solomon Akinola, the Oloko of Oko, that he may be made to face contempt of court for continuously trespassing on a piece… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Supreme Court Bars Governors From Holding Local Govt Funds
The Supreme Court has delivered judgment in the suit instituted by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors on local government autonomy. Read more »
July 10
Uganda: Ugandan TikToker Jailed for Videos Targeting President
A Ugandan TikToker was condemned Wednesday to six years in prison for spreading "misleading and malicious" information after he insulted President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, and… Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Conflicting Court Orders - CJN Vows to Deal With Errant Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the conflicting judgments issued by courts of coordinate… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Centre for Crisis Communication Reviews Nigeria's Security Sector, Wants De-Escalation of Tension
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the performance of Nigeria's security services based on media coverage in June 2024. Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: How Emefiele Moved Funds From CBN Into Wife's Account - Witness
An Assistant Manager with Zenith Bank Plc, Mrs Ifeoma Ogbonnaya, has narrated how Mr Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), moved funds to his… Read more »
Nigeria: Pressure Mounts On Govt to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Pressure is being intensified on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the… Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Whereabouts of Kaduna Journalists, Family Unknown 48hrs After Abduction
48 hours after the abduction of two journalists and their family members in Kaduna state, their whereabouts have remained unknown. Read more »
July 02
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NIN
The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: LGBT - Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal
Some clerics, rights activists, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria are furious following the decision of the federal government to sign the controversial Samoa… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Herb Seller Remanded Over Sex With 8-Year-Old Daughter
Mufutau Taiwo, a herb seller, otherwise known as "concoction" in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has been dragged before a Family Magistrates' Court for allegedly engaging in an… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Sued for Insulting Neighbour Over Stray Dog
A man identified as Mustapha Yahaya has been dragged to a Shari'a Court at Shahuchi in Kano State over alleged defamation of character of his neighbour following a disagreement on… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 60 At Abuja Drug Party
2 excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists
25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015 Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice Police, FG, presidency mum Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Rejected N250m Bribe for Third Term Agenda - Wabara
A former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, has revealed that he turned down a bribe of N250 million aimed at swaying him to the side of the pro-third term senators in 2006 because… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Despite Arrests, Whereabouts of Rarara's Mother Unknown
Despite the arrest of two suspects in connection with the kidnap of Hajiya Halima Adamu, mother of the famous Hausa Singer, Dauda Adamu Rarara, her whereabouts still unknown 24… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Abia Rep Visits Daura, Seeks Buhari's Intervention
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited former President… Read more »
Nigeria: Obono-Obla - Recovered Loot Returned to Looters Under Buhari
The loot recovered under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration was returned to the looters, according to Okoi Obono-Obla, former Chairman of the Special Presidential… Read more »
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Just in - Mother of Famous Hausa Singer, Rarara, Abducted
Hajiya Halima Adamu, mother of the famous Hausa Singer Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, has been abducted, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Abducted Priest Seeks Help
Mikah Suleiman, abducted Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, has pleaded for help to regain freedom. Read more »