Nigeria: Confronting the Scourge of Domestic Violence

A woman is sent to her early grave by her partner. Another is maimed or incapacitated. Yet another is left with emotional scars that may never heal. It is a crisis that thrives in… Read more »

Nigeria: Trafficked Nigerian Women Giving Birth in Libyan Prisons - Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has said women trafficked to Libya have been giving birth to children in Libyan prisons. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Pardon and the Fight Against Crime

The recent presidential pardon and clemency granted to about 150 persons, both foreigners and Nigerians continues to elicit mixed reactions across the country. While some see it as… Read more »

Nigeria: Forgery and the Rot in Our System

The recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, following revelations of certificate forgery, has once again exposed the deep… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Endorses Dr Elias As Candidate for ICJ Election

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially presented Dr Taoheed Olufemi Elias as its candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations'… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 26 suspected kidnappers and recovered four fabricated firearms, dangerous weapons, and ₦546,000 believed to be part of ransom… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Joins Sowore's Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in calling on the federal government to immediately release… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Flotilla Participant Still in Detention, Group Raises Alarm

A Nigerian national, Okey Vitalis Nnorom, also known as Michael, who participated in the Omar Al Mokhtar Flotilla alongside the Global Freedom Flotilla, is reportedly still being… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Pardons Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, 173 Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardon and clemency to 175 persons. Read more »

Nigeria: No Court Order Stopping Tinted-Glass Permit Enforcement - Police

The police high command, on Thursday, said it has noted that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991. Read more »

Nigeria: PCC - We've Received Over 4,000 Complaints in Kwara

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), also known as the Nigerian Ombudsman, has disclosed that it received a total of 2,567 complaints from members of the public in Kwara State… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Reject U.S. Claim of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has rejected the claim of religious persecution and genocide against Christians in Nigeria, describing it as a "misleading narrative." Read more »

Nigeria: Black Out Averted As Security Agencies Foil Vandalism of Transmission Lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has disclosed that security operatives, in collaboration with community vigilantes, successfully foiled an attempt by vandals to dismember… Read more »

Nigeria: Forgery Allegation - I Didn't Resign Because of Guilt - Nnaji

Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has said he did not resign because of guilt. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnaji Saga Has Exposed 'Forgery-Ridden Character' of Tinubu's Govt - Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into the academic and professional credentials of all the members… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Put Your House in Order to Attract Foreign Direct Investors

Nigeria must convince the rest of the world that it is desirous of attracting foreign direct capital into its economy. That conviction will best be conveyed through acts, not mere… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna PDP Suspends Secretary for Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its state secretary, Hon. Sa'idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities,… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Proposes 10-Year Passport Ban On Nigerians Convicted Abroad

A bill seeking to impose a 10-year passport ban on Nigerians convicted and deported from foreign countries over various forms of crimes on Tuesday scaled second reading at the… Read more »

Nigeria: No Justification for Hostility Against Sharia in Nigeria - Scholars

Islamic scholars have said the proper implementation of Sharia in Nigeria would promote the collective welfare of both Muslims and non-Muslims and strengthen moral and social… Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Accused of Forging Certificate Resigns

Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has resigned. Read more »

Nigeria: Mahmood Yakubu Bows Out As INEC Chair, Hands Over to Agbamuche

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has bowed out as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Theft Is a Crime Against the Nation

Nigeria's persistent oil theft crisis has become one of the most damaging economic and moral scandals in our national history. It is deeply troubling that despite repeated promises… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Debate 'Systemic Genocide' Claims Against Christians in Nigeria

A motion sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North), and Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South),… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Debate Alleged 'Systemic Genocide' Against Christians in Nigeria

A motion sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) and co-sponsored by Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North) and Ibrahim Bomai (Yobe South),… Read more »

Nigeria: 153 Suspects Arrested As Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has intensified its fight against crime and drug abuse, arresting 153 suspects and recovering 13,078 illicit drugs in a coordinated statewide… Read more »