January 21
Nigeria: Tunji-Ojo Warns Against Illegal Charges for Passport
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has criticised delays in passport processing and warned against illegal charges during an unannounced inspection of the Nigerian… Read more »
January 20
Nigeria: Kano Killing - Suspect's Father Demands Son's Execution
From Sani Ibrahim Paki, Salim U. Ibrahim (Kano) & Mohammed I. Yaba (Kaduna) Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Revealed - Identities of 177 Worshippers Abducted From Kaduna Churches
The identities of the victims abducted during a raid on three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been unveiled. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 70 Bandits Neutralised in Kaduna
Residents of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have commended the Nigerian military and the Kaduna State Government over a sustained security operation that reportedly… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: DSS Picks Up Malami After Release From Kuje Prison
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Read more »
January 20
Nigeria: River Park - Court Strikes Out Criminal Charges Against Ghanaian Investors, Lawyer
An FCT High Court in Gwarinpa has struck out the criminal charges brought against Ghanaian investors and owners of JonahCapital Ltd led by Sam Jonah and four others over the River… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua's Driver
The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed Nigerian-born boxing star Anthony… Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrime Against Tinubu - Sowore, Re-Arraigned, Trial for Jan 22
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 22 for the definite trial of activist, Omoyele Sowore, in the amended Cyberbullying charges brought against him by the Department of… Read more »
Nigeria: No One Was Kidnapped in Kajuru - Police Commissioner, Council Chairman
Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, has described the reported Kadnap of over 100 worshippers at Kajuru, as mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict… Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Policeman, Kidnap Chinese Expatriate in Oyo
Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and kidnapped a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: EFCC Tenders More Evidence in Yahaya Bello's Alleged N110.4bn Fraud Trial
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday tendered fresh bank records in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, before a federal… Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: FG Does Not Pay Ransom for Kidnapped Victims - - Defence Minister
The Federal Government has restated its position that it does not pay ransom for abducted victims. Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: Missing Child Found in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has called on the public to assist with information that could help reunite a missing male child with his family in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 2 Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw From Fubara's Impeachment
Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment notice served on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, barely 24 hours after the Minister… Read more »
Nigeria: Defection Rumour - Police Deploy Security At Kano Govt House
Heavy security was deployed at the Kano State Government House on Monday amid reports of a planned defection by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina - Fresh Attacks Amid Bandits' Release Plan
Katsina State has recorded fresh attacks on civilians even as the government prepares to initiate the release of many bandits held in custody as part of community-driven peace… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Jersey Returns $9.5m Tainted Funds to Nigeria
Jersey has returned to Nigeria $9.5 million in funds deemed to be the proceeds of corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: 80-Year-Old Ex-Convict Arrested Over Illicit Drugs
Barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, an 80-year-old grandfather, Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Girlfriend Over Infidelity
The police command in Anambra State has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Chibuike Anikpe, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu (35), in Ekwulobia, Aguata… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Selling Her Newborn for N1.4m
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a mother for allegedly selling her newborn baby in Edo State. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly - No Court Order Can Stop Fubara's Impeachment
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over what it described as a plot by some persons linked to the executive arm to procure a court order stopping it from… Read more »
November 19, 2025
Nigeria: Yobe Elders Condemn Grave Desecration in Jakusko Community, Police Begin Probe
The Jakusko community in Yobe has condemned the recent desecration of a grave by unknown persons in the area. Read more »
November 20, 2025
Nigeria: Judge Orders Kanu Out of Court Over 'Unruly' Conduct
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nnamdi Kanu of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to be removed from the courtroom following his "unruly" conduct before… Read more »
November 19, 2025
Nigeria: Courts Must Stop Meddling in Party's Internal Affairs
Nigeria's main opposition political party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its elective National Convention recently in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Saturday and… Read more »
November 20, 2025
Nigeria: Christian Genocide Claim - U.S. Statements Emboldening Criminal Groups - Govt
The Federal Government has warned that recent pronouncements from the United States on Nigeria's security situation have inadvertently emboldened terrorists and criminal gangs to… Read more »
