February 11
Nigeria: Natasha, Committee Chairman Clash Over Ajaokuta, MOUs
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) on Wednesday engaged in a heated exchange of words with the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Mines and Steel Development,… Read more »
Nigeria: I Could Be Arrested Anytime, Says El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government may arrest him. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 16 Terrorists, Rescue 11 Kidnapped Victims in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed 16 terrorists along the Gidan Kaji axis of the Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Mulls Visa Ban, Asset Freeze Against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah
Five United States lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a bill seeking to impose sanctions, including visa ban and asset freeze, on a former governor of Kano and the national leader of… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. to Send More Troops to Nigeria
The United States is currently making plans to send 200 troops to Nigeria, according to New York Times. Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: DSS Nabs, Arraigns Suspects Over Killing of 4 Military Officers
Two suspects have been arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly killing four soldiers in Ashaka Aboh, Ndokwa East LGA of Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Recovers Illicit Drugs At Kubwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday announced the recovery of 627.7 kilograms of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, from a makeshift warehouse within a… Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 97 Nigerians Over Alleged Immigration Offences
The US has listed 18 Nigerians for deportation from the country, in addition to 79 others earlier earmarked, bringing the total number of those to be deported to 97. Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: We're Not Hiring Nigerians to Fight in Ukraine War - Russia
Russia has denied hiring Nigerians as soldiers to fight in its war against Ukraine. Read more »
Nigeria: Rowdy Session At Senate Over Election Results Transmission
There was a rowdy session in the Senate on Tuesday during an emergency session to adopt the Votes and Proceedings of the February 4th sitting, during which the Electoral Bill was… Read more »
February 09
Guinea Bissau: Coup Plots - Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Summoned By Military Court
Guinea-Bissau's main opposition leader has been summoned to appear before a military court over alleged links to multiple coup plots, judicial and military sources told AFP. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Meets On Enforcement of Judgments in S/Leone
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, on Monday commenced a bilateral meeting with the Competent National Authority (CNA) and other stakeholders in the Republic of Sierra Leone… Read more »
Nigeria: How Woman Escaped With Lover's Car From Abuja Hotel
A woman identified as Precious Chinenye has reportedly fled with her lover's car after the duo stayed at a hotel in the Asokoro area of Abuja, the nation's capital. Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap 23 in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna
Gunmen have abducted at least 23 people in separate attacks on communities and a place of worship in Plateau, Benue and Kaduna states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Gaining Global Recognition Despite Security Challenges - Remi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says Nigeria is earning global recognition for its efforts to tackle insecurity and revive its economy, despite ongoing domestic challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Bill - Senate Reconvenes Amid Mounting Pressure
Pressure has continued to mount on the National Assembly to approve mandatory real time electronic transmission of results from polling units to IRev portal in the ongoing… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Natasha - Court Judgment Reinforces Parliamentary Autonomy - Senate
The Senate on Monday said the judgement of the Court of Appeal which ruled that the Red Chamber acted within its constitutional powers when it suspended Senator representing Kogi… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Call for Real-Time Transmission of Result to Safeguard 2027 Elections
Civil Society Organizations including Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), The Kukah Centre, International Press Centre (IPC), Elect Her, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, TAF Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to End Terrorism, Deliver Livestock Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to end the prevailing insecurity in the country and also deliver the Livestock reforms initiated by his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: 'No More Glitches', Obi Talks Tough Over Real-Time Results Transmission
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election and one of the presidential hopefuls in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, on Monday declared that Nigerians would no longer… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Residents Flee As 4 Killed, Houses Burnt in Farmers-Herders Clash in FCT
Residents of the Gudun-Karya community in the Kuje Area Council of the FCT have fled their homes after four people were killed and several houses were burnt down following a… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Zamfara Gov. Unveils Task Force to Curb Illegal Drug Sales
The Zamfara State Government has unveiled a multi-agency task force to curb the illegal and indiscriminate sale of medicines, warning that the practice fuels the circulation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - I Don't Know If My Wife, 6 Kids Are Alive - Survivor
One of the survivors of the deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Danjuma Bagu, said he has not heard from his wife and six children,… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Obi Leads Protesters to National Assembly Over Real-Time Transmission of Election Results
Peter Obi, leading Presidential hopeful for the 2027 elections, has led protesters to the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigerian Travels Dip Amidst Visa Ban, Entry Restrictions
The US-Nigerian air travel has been negatively impacted by increasingly restrictive US visa and immigration rules, which include curtailed visa validity, stricter entry… Read more »
