July 15, 2023
South Africa: How British Airways Pilot Was Stabbed During Stopover in South Africa
A British Airways pilot was held at a gunpoint and stabbed while going for a run between flights in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Smuggling Has Drastically Reduced After Removal of Subsidy - Customs
The Kwara State Command of the Nigerian Customs Friday said smuggling of fuel and other commodities has drastically reduced after the removal of subsidy by President Bola Ahmed… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts 64,863kg 'Laughing Gas' Consignments From China, Nabs Suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted over 64, 863.5kgs consignments of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as 'laughing gas' at the Apapa… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Emefiele's Release 36 Days After Arrest
There is confusion over the status of the charges said to have been filed against the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, by the State… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Tribunal - Tinubu Tenders Us Varsity, Visa Documents
The Presidential Election Petition Court has admitted as exhibits President Bola Tinubu's documents of attendance at the Chicago State University, the United States. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Oil Theft - 9 Illegal Refining Sites Uncovered in Bayelsa
The pipeline contractors operating in Bayelsa State have uncovered a total of nine illegal refineries sites with a combined total daily production estimated to be more than one… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Police Assault - Why Seun Kuti's Trial Is Stalled
On May 15, a passer-by took a video of iconic afrobeat singer and ace saxophonist, Seun Kuti, slapping a uniformed police officer. The video which has since gone viral got the… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: How Sokoto 'Famous' Butcher Was Killed Over Alleged Blasphemy
When Usman Buda was leaving home for his cow entrails business at the Sokoto Fish and Vegetable market, otherwise known as Kasuwan Dankure, little did he know that he was setting… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Amnesty Coordinator - Blackmail Won't Make Me Succumb to Fraudulent Activities
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has said no amount of blackmail will force him to succumb to soiling his hands… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Price Police VIP Escort to Raise Revenue - Expert
Economic expert has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to consider formalizing and pricing the services of Police VIP escort/guard duties to create jobs and raise… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari's Battle Against Boko Haram and the Path Forward for Nigeria
Upon assuming the mantle of Nigerian leadership in May 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari (2015-2023) found himself immediately immersed in the country's tempestuous recent past.… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: 201 Killed in Plateau in 5 Months
Not less than 201 people have been reported killed within five months in 27 attacks in seven local government areas in Plateau State, Daily Trust reports. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Anambra Loses 50 Percent of Revenue to Touts, Leakages - Official
About 50 per cent of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accruable to the Anambra government is lost to leakages and activities of revenue thieves. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Releases Ortom After 10 Hours in Custody
Ex-Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has been released from custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Suspends 4 Pharmacists for Unethical Practices
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has suspended four pharmacists for unethical practices and misconduct. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Nigeria: Boko Haram Slaughters 15 Villagers in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have slaughtered at least 15 people in coordinated attacks on two communities in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state.It was gathered that the… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: Parents Beg For Release Of 92 Chibok Girls
Parents of Chibok girls have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to help facilitate the release of 92 abducted girls still in Boko Haram's captivity. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: Presidency, IGP Urged to Expose Killers of UI Professor
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Chapter, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba to aid the Oyo State Police Command with… Read more »
Nigeria: Victims of NAF Airstrikes in Nasarawa Yet to Get Compensation
Almost six months after 38 herders were killed in the Nigerian Air Force airstrikes in Nasarawa State, the military authority has yet to compensate the victims. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Petrol, Rice, Used Clothes, Frozen Foods, Top List of Most Smuggled Items
Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, bags of rice, vegetable oil, foreign poultry products, used cloths, tyres and woods are the most smuggled items in the Country's… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Victims of Police Brutality in Bayelsa Seek Implementation of EndSARS Report
Victims of police and other armed security agencies brutality in Bayelsa State have appealed to Governor Douye Diri to compensate them according to the EndSARS panel report. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Nigeria: Kano - Demolition of 'Illegal' Structures Raises Dust
There are mixed feelings about the demolition of structures "illegally" erected on public spaces in Kano State, which started Saturday. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: 'I Was Forced to Sign Election Result Sheets', Atiku's Witness Tells Court
Retired Capt. Joe Agada, the first witness of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, told the Presidential Election Petition… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Improve Lives of Banditry Victims, Fight Ghost Workers - Katsina Gov
New Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has said his administration will do its best to improve the lives of victims of insecurity and give special support to women and… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: 5 'Yoruba Nation Agitators' Arrested Over Attack On Radio Station
Police have confirmed the arrest of five suspected Yoruba nation agitators who disrupted broadcast activities at Amuludun FM in the early hours of Sunday. Read more »