June 26
Nigeria: Dismissed Neco Officer Arraigned Over Certificate Forgery
A former staff member of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs Rose Deffi, has been arraigned in court for allegedly forging the certificate she used to get employment in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Pos Operator Allegedly Supplying Sex Workers to Bandits
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June 27
Nigeria: Bandits Rustle Chief Imam's 73 Cows in Kaduna
Bandits have rustled 73 cows belonging to the chief imam of Gidan-Makeri, Malam Ibrahim Zubairu, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: 540 Killed in 2 Months in Benue - Amnesty International
Amnesty International, on Wednesday reported that at least 540 people had been killed within the first two months of this year by armed invaders in rural communities of four local… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe Report
A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has sued the state House of Assembly over the latter's claim that N432 billion was siphoned during his eight-year administration,… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Military, Family Bicker Over Arrest of Abia Community Leader
The military high command and family members of President-General of Umuaku Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Obinna Obi, have locked horns over arrest of… Read more »
Nigeria: Family, Groups Demand Justice After Attack By Pastor, Others
A resident of Iseyin, Oyo State, Mr Sulaimon AbdulAzeez, has pleaded for justice following the assault meted on him, his veiled wives and other family members on Eid ul adha day by… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Lawmaker Raises Concern Over Banditry
A member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Rilwanu Marafa Na Gambo, has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to, as a matter of urgency, come to the rescue of the people of Anka… Read more »
Nigeria: CAN, JNI Differ On Mutfwang's Ban On Road Blockade, Building Approvals
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State, on Tuesday reacted differently to Governor Caleb Mutfwang's… Read more »
Nigeria: Misinformation, Fake News As Damaging As Terrorism - Govt
The federal government has cautioned the media against the dangers of misinformation and fake news, particularly amidst the country's ongoing security challenges, equating their… Read more »
Nigeria: Police to Prosecute Tricycle Operators Violating Lagos Traffic Laws
The commissioner of police in Lagos State, Adegoke Fayoade, has disclosed that hundreds of tricycle operators have been arrested for violating the state's traffic laws. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: New Tariff - Kedco Drags Man to Court Over Unlawful Interference
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dragged the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over an… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria May Lose Two UK Properties to Chinese Firm
A commercial court in London has granted Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd final charging orders over two residential properties owned by Nigeria in the UK. Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Awarded Contracts to Wife, Brother-in-Law - Witness
A witness in the trial of former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has testified how he awarded contracts to companies belonging to his wife and… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima to Sokoto Govt - Sultan Must Be Guarded Jealously
Vice President Kashim Shettima has told the government of Sokoto State that His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III must be guarded jealously. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Occupy Niger Communities, Slaughter Chickens, Pound Yam
Internally displaced persons in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State are lamenting that terrorists have turned their communities to their permanent base, slaughtering their… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct Judge, Wife in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have abducted Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court judge, alongside his wife, driver and orderly. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Court to Hear Kwankwaso's Fundamental Rights Suit July 11 - EFCC
A Kano State High Court sitting at Audu Bako has fixed July 11, 2024 to begin hearing of the motion on notice on the fundamental rights of the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for Officers Offering Protection to a 'Yahoo Boy' in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has stepped up manhunt for some policemen seen in a viral video guarding a young man abusing the Naira note. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Destroy 13 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, 7 Boats
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Kano Emirate - Court Leaves Contenders in Limbo
The hopes of the two contending forces in the dispute over the most appropriate claimant to the throne of the Emir of Kano that the simmering disagreement would end by yesterday… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Court Shifts Ruling On Kano Emirate Tussle By Few Hours
A Federal High Court in Kano has shifted its ruling on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2pm, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sets Aside Law Used in Dethroning Emir Bayero, Others
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside all steps taken by Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai's Arrest
Protesters under the auspices of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, stormed Government House, Kaduna, to demand the probe and arrest of Mallam Nasir… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: APC Wants Kwankwaso Arrested Over Inciting Comments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called for the arrest of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party… Read more »