October 28, 2022
Nigeria: EFCC Vows Intensive War Against Vote Buying in 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday said it will intensify its war against vote buying during the 2023 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - No Excuse for Failure - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said there will be no excuse for not delivering free, fair and credible next year. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Defection - High Court Adjourns, Awaits Supreme Court Verdict
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing in the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to remove Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State to March 20,… Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Threat - FCTA Releases 60 Operational Vehicles to Security Agencies
As part of efforts to secure lives and property, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has procured and distributed 60 operational vehicles to security agencies… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Nigeria: Soludo Makes U-Turn, Cancels Taxes On Hawkers, Wheelbarrow Pushers, Others
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, has cancelled all taxes imposed on wheelbarrow pushers, vulcanisers, hawkers and others in the state. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: Canada, Australia Raise Fresh Alarm Over Likely Terrorist Attack in Abuja
Australian and Canadian authorities have issued travel advisories on Nigeria, warning their citizens to be on alert. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Nigeria: Insecurity - the Worst Over, Nigeria Is Safe, Says Lai
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the worst is over as far as insecurity is concerned. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters in Abuja
Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation's capital where they disguise as menial workers. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Nigeria: ISWAP Storms Boko Haram Enclave, Kills 6, Seizes Weapons
In what appeared to be a continuation of their sustained inter-rivalry clash, the fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) at the weekend attacked the… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Nigeria: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe Recorded 5,623 Sexual Violence in Four Years - Report
A report by the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) has said that no fewer than 5,623 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) were recorded in Nigeria's Northeastern… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: 33 Arrested, 141 Motorcycles Impounded As Taskforce Raids Lagos Black Spots
No fewer than 33 social miscreants were on Sunday arrested as officials of the Lagos State taskforce carried out coordinated raids on criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: 9 Ghanaians Get 72 Years Jail Term for Smuggling 10,843kgs Cannabis Into Nigeria
Nine Ghanaians arrested for attempting to smuggle 10,843.95kgs of cannabis into Nigeria through the sea were on Friday 14th October convicted and sentenced to 72 years… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Why Govt Released 101 'Boko Haram' Suspects From Kirikiri
It was an out-of-court settlement that led to the recent release of 101 'Boko Haram' suspects who were arrested at various locations in 2009 and had been in detention since then at… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Ekiti Governorship Poll Was Free, Fair, Credible - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has told the Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal that the June 18, 2022, governorship election conducted in the state was… Read more »
Nigeria: BVARS Will Be Game Changer in 2023 Elections - Jega
A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has said that the Bimodal Voter Registration System (BVAS) will be a game changer in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 67-Year-Old Man Locked Up for 20 Years in Kaduna
The police command in Kaduna State said it has invited five persons to assist it in its investigation over the locking up of a 67-year-old man for 20 years in Kaduna. Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Biafra Leader Was Discharged, Not Acquitted, Says Govt
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was discharged, but not acquitted, according to the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Gun Down Security Guard, Abduct Lawmaker's Son in Sokoto
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed one Malam Bakwai, a vigilante official at Rimawa village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN to Politicians - Stop Mounting Pressure On Judiciary
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday took the oath of office with advice to politicians in the country to stop mounting pressure on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Woman Serving As Informant to Bandit Brothers in Zamfara
The police in Zamfara State have arrested a woman, Hauwa'u Usman, who serves as an informant to her younger brothers who are among bandits terrorising communities in Tsafe LGA. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Shell Nigeria Investigating Illegal Pipeline
'Shell Nigeria is investigating whether an illegal pipeline carried stolen crude to one of the company's offshore platforms as alleged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Amnesty Boss Warns Niger Delta Youths As Gunmen Attack Paramount Ruler
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has condemned the assassination attempt on the Pere of Tarakiri Kingdom in Patani LGA… Read more »
Nigeria: Market Demolition - Court Directs El-Rufai to Reinstate 4,600 Traders, Pay Compensation
The Kaduna State High Court presided over by Justice Edward Andow has asked the state government to reinstate 4,600 shop owners back to Kasuwan Bacci market and pay them… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Resurgence of Kidnapping Along Gusau-Funtua Highway Puts Travellers on Edge
Travellers plying the 100-kilometre Gusau-Funtua road linking Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi to Katsina and many other states, have been put on edge by the resurgence of abductions by… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Nigeria: 5 Years After, Benue's Anti-Open Grazing Law Still Raises Dust
Five years after the enactment of the Benue State anti-open grazing and ranches establishment law, farmers have shared their opinions, saying more hands are needed to fully… Read more »