October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Illegal Refinery in Rivers
Many people are feared dead following an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in Ibas Community, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Mother Apprehends Suspect Who Abducted, Killed Her Daughter in Zaria
A woman in Zaria has succeeded in arresting a suspect who reportedly abducted her daughter and demanded ransom for her release. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Vows to Crush Terrorism, Poverty in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday reiterated his administration's commitment to eliminating poverty, terrorism and all forms of criminality in Nigeria. Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - Court Holds Preliminary Sitting, Adjourns Till Oct 13 for Hearing
The coroner inquest that is looking into the cause of death of 27-year-old IleriOluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as MohBad, has agreed on the witnesses that will be called to give… Read more »
Nigeria: Sidelined Bandit Kingpin 'Behind' Zamfara Varsity Abduction
A sidelined bandit kingpin was responsible for the abduction of female students of Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State, it has emerged. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Seized Vehicles Worth Billions of Naira Rot Away At NDLEA Facilities
Exotic vehicles seized from suspected drug traffickers by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) estimated to cost several billions of naira are currently rotting away at… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Leah Sharibu 'Dumps First Husband', Remarries Another ISWAP Commander
Leah Sharibu, the girl held in captivity by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has "remarried" another terrorists' commander, after purportedly securing a… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnappers Beg for Food to Feed Abducted FCT Villagers
The abductors of nine people from Pavu community in Kuje Area Council of the FCT have asked the families of the victims to send them foodstuff, saying they will discuss the issue… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Rescue of Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were abducted in the early… Read more »
Nigeria: FCTA to Prosecute Owners of 149 Impounded Cars, 100 Keke, Bikes
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that owners of 149 impounded cars, 100 tricycles and several motorcycles will appear before a mobile court for various… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Release of Farmer Abducted in Kwara
A 60-year-old farmer, Kayode Ajayi, who was kidnapped last Monday on his farm in the Laluba area in Asa LGA of Kwara State, has been freed. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Files Fresh Motion to Stop Chicago Varsity From Releasing Academic Records
President Bola Tinubu has filed a motion challenging the Northern District of Illinois order directing the Chicago State University to release his academic records within two days. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Aggrieved Fans Storm Exhumation Site, Police Complete Autopsy
Music lovers and fans of popular singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad, stormed the burial site of the singer in Ikorodu, in Lagos yesterday to witness the exhumation of… Read more »
Nigeria: IPI Seeks Probe As Corpse of Zamfara Journalist Found in Soakaway
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria on Thursday called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies, including the State Security Service (SSS) to… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $18bn to Illicit Financial Flows Annually - AGF
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says it has been estimated that Nigeria loses an average of $1-18 billion annually to illicit… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi File 85 Grounds of Appeal At Supreme Court, Want Tinubu's Election Nullified
The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 election, Atiku Abubakar and that of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, yesterday filed separate… Read more »
Nigeria: 1, 000 Hunters Mobilised to Dislodge Bandits in Bauchi Communities
Over 1,000 hunters have been mobilised to join the fight against rising cases of banditry and dislodge the bandits from their hideouts inside the jungles at Lame area in Gumau,… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Many Farmers Killed As Bandits Attack 7 Villages At Kebbi/Sokoto Border
Many people, mostly farmers, were reportedly killed and many others displaced during attacks by bandits on seven villages at the border between Kebbi and Sokoto State. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Police Alert Bauchi Residents On Security Threats During Ember Months
The Bauchi State Police Command has identified herders-farmers crises, communal clashes, robbery, youths' restiveness and road traffic accidents as security threats during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill 10 Kidnappers, Rescue 39 Victims in Bauchi
A joint security operation led by the Bauchi State Police Command has neutralised 10 suspected kidnappers and rescued 39 victims, including women and children, from Jan-Dutse in… Read more »
Nigeria: Be Fair in Discharging Your Duties, Election Petition Tribunals Urged
A socio-political advocacy group, Justice For All (JFA), has called on election petition tribunals in Nigeria, especially the Plateau State Governorship Election Tribunal, to… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Election Tribunal Judgement - Police Warn Supporters Against Wild Jubilation in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Police has warned political party supporters for/against winners/losers of the Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal judgement coming up… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Military Goes After Illegal Miners Over Growing Terrorism
The military high command has said that its troops will not give a breathing space for those aiding and abetting terrorists' activities in the mining areas through their illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Emiefele - More Heads May Roll As Investigators Beam Searchlight On CBN, NIRSAL
The special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu and his support team are set to commence quizzing officials involved in alleged sharp practices at the Central Bank of… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal - Obi Failed to Specify How He Scored Majority of Votes
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has held that the Labour Pary (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to specify how they scored the majority of lawful… Read more »