February 03
Nigeria: Inside World of Unsung Vigilantes
"We use our resources to fuel motorcycles, buy weapons' 'We only have sticks as missiles - Kaduna group Operatives faring better in Borno, Yobe Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Ekiti Obas to Govt - Deploy More Security Operatives
Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has called on the federal government to deploy more security personnel to Ekiti as the state is generally under policed. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspect Linked to Nabeeha's Death
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested a suspected kidnapper reportedly linked to the abduction and murder of Nabeeha, one of the victims abducted in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nabeeha Trends As Police Unveil 'Murderer's' Identity
Nabeeha, a 400-level student of Biological Science at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria,who was abducted and killed by her kidnappers, trended on Twitter (X) after police… Read more »
Nigeria: How Guard Mistakenly Killed U.S. Professor in Osun
Tragedy struck in Ejigbo, Osun State, at the weekend when Richard Adeoriokin, a United States Professor and politician, was shot dead by a local security guard. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Breaks Record for Number of Judgments in 2023
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has recorded yet another milestone in the number of Decisions delivered in 2023. Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: 10 People Still Missing From Ibadan Explosion - Bodija Community
Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA) on Wednesday in Ibadan said no fewer than 10 people were still missing following the Jan. 17 explosion in the area. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: 'Kaduna Recorded 325 Fire Cases, 12 Deaths in 2023'
The Kaduna State Fire Service said it recorded 325 fire outbreaks and 12 deaths in 2023. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Kano Murder Trial - Court Refuses Hafsat's Hubby, Others Bail
A Kano State magistrates' court sitting at Yankaba has again adjourned to February 1, for ruling on the bail application filed by three defendants in the murder case of one Nafiu… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Kano APC Leaders After Apex Court Ruling
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday hosted a delegation comprising the leadership of the Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa,… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Cause of Ibadan Explosion Unknown - Police
The cause of the explosion which rocked Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, late Tuesday, is yet to be known, according to the Police. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Sets Up Traffic Advisory Council
The Bayelsa State Government has set up a 10-member Road Safety Advisory Council to work with other appropriate government agencies to ensure safety on the roads in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Save Nigerians From Kidnappers
Kidnappings are becoming too rampant, and too frequent across the country. The alarming situation is pervasive, such that no part of the nation is immune. Every neighbourhood is… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.$480,000 Contract - Interior Minister Faces Inquiry
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo will today appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over the involvement of a company he co-founded in a N438 million contract by… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court - Tinubu's Non-Interference Rekindles Hope in Judiciary - Marafa, IPAC
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kabiru Marafa, has said the non-interference of President Bola Tinubu in the judgment of the Supreme Court on… Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Fear Grips Villagers As Suspected Bandit Found Dead Near FCT Community
Fear gripped residents of Kwaku community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT following the discovery of a corpse suspected to be that of a herder-bandit at a forest in the area. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Illegal Miners on the Prowl in North East Despite Ban
Illegal mining operations have continued to thrive in North East states despite the ban and strict regulations promised to be enforced by governors, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Rubber Stamp Legislature Watching Nigeria Drift Aimlessly - Pat Utomi
A professor of political economy and management expert, Professor Patrick Utomi, has described Nigeria's legislature as rubber stamp watching the country drift aimlessly. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Abducted Nasarawa LG Chair, Others Released After Paying N10 Million Ransom
The abducted Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Council in Nasarawa State, Mr. Safiyanu Isah Andaha, and three other persons abducted by suspected bandits have been released… Read more »
Nigeria: N37 Billion 'Fraud' - Ex-Minister Sadiya Faces EFCC Today
Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development under former President Muhammadu Buhari will today face the detectives of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest Rocks Lokoja Over Epileptic Power Supply, Over-Billing
Aggrieved residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, yesterday took to the streets to protest what they described as epileptic electricity supply to the area by Abuja Electricity… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: 'We've Paid,' British American Tobacco Speaks On $110m Govt Fine
The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has formally reacted to the recent $110m fine imposed on it by the Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Farming Communities, Miyetti Allah Trade Blame Over Plateau Killings
Farming communities and herders are trading blame over the attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Outrage Over Plateau Massacre As Death Toll Hits 155
Outrage on Tuesday greeted the coordinated attacks on 23 villages in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau State, which left over 150 dead and many others… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Pipeline in Rivers
No fewer than 20 persons were feared dead following an explosion from a vandalised oil pipeline in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »