Nigeria: Govt Withdraws Charges Against Unruly Airline Passenger

The federal government has taken fresh decisions on cases of unruly conduct involving Ibom Air passenger, Ms Comfort Emmanson, and that of ValueJet, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Poly Shut Down As Students Protest Against Hostel Robbery

Protests erupted early Tuesday when students at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, went on the rampage after robbers attacked their hostel, stealing gadgets and leaving many injured. Read more »

Nigeria: Serap, Nge Sue Niger Gov, NBC Over Badeggi FM

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nizamiye Hospital Debunks Surgery Delay in Death of Senator Kontagora Amid Stem Cell Controversy

The management of Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, has denied claims that it refused to perform a critical medical procedure on former Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora over an alleged… Read more »

Nigeria: Fish Out Killers of My Aide, Kano Governor Tells Security Agencies

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed security agencies to urgently investigate and arrest the killers of his aide, Sadiq Gentle, who died after a brutal attack by… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Dismisses 15 Correctional Personnel, Demotes 59 Over Misconduct

The federal government has dismissed 15 personnel of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and demoted 59 others for acts of misconduct and indiscipline. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Visa Application Platform to Eradicate Quackery

The Federal Government has unveiled a new visa application platform in a move to eradicate quackery in the visa application process in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NCAA Blacklists Fuji Musician, Kwam1, Over Unruly Conduct

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known as K1 De Ultimate, over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Slain Commissioner - Court Sentences 2 to Death

The Katsina State High Court has sentenced two men to death over the murder of a former Commissioner for Science and Technology in the state, Dr Rabe Nasir. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Stabbed in London Apartment

Two individuals have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old Nigerian, Ayowale Aladejana, in New Cross, southeast London. Read more »

Nigeria: Vigilante Leader Slumps, Dies in Abuja

The chairman of the Fulani vigilantes in the FCT, Ibrahim Adamu, has reportedly slumped and died at his residence at Gosa village, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Read more »

Nigeria: 675 Vehicles Impounded, 273 Beggars Apprehended in Abuja

No fewer than 675 vehicles have been impounded while 273 beggars were apprehended across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Operation Sweep Abuja, which began on July 7. Read more »

Nigeria: Youth Urged to Fight Corruption, Drug Abuse

Nigerian youths have been called upon to rise as architects of a sustainable future by embracing moral leadership, rejecting corruption, and promoting social justice. Read more »

Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests Truck Loaded With 'Vandalised' Street Light Poles

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has apprehended a truck fully loaded with suspected vandalized street light poles in… Read more »

Nigeria: Barau, Minister Absent As Kano APC Reaffirams Loyalty to Ganduje, Strategises for 2027

Key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have reaffirmed their loyalty to former National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and pledged to intensify… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Zoning Can't Hinder Creation of Anioma State - Committee

The Anioma State Creation Technical Committee has dispelled the notion that the present zoning arrangements across the country did not favour the creation of Anioma State. Read more »

Nigeria: Shun Desperate Politicians, Otuaro Warns Ex-N/Delta Agitators

The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has warned ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region to remain vigilant and resist any attempt by some… Read more »

Nigeria: Rain Wreaks Havoc in Plateau, Destroys Over 50 Houses, Schools, Worship Center

At least 50 houses, schools and a worship center were destroyed during a heavy rainfall in Menkaat community of Shimankar district of Shendam local government area of Plateau… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Lawyers Seek Reforms to Dismantle Patriarchy in Legal Profession

Female lawyers in Nigeria have called for urgent reforms to address deep-rooted societal, institutional, and policy barriers that hinder their progress in the legal profession. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Indigeneship Bill Was Withdrawn

Public outrage on social media platforms, which peaked on Tuesday, has forced the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to withdraw his… Read more »

Nigeria: Lay Down Your Arms, Ribadu Tells Terrorists

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned bandits terrorizing communities in the northern part of the country to surrender and immediately stop killing innocent… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l Condemns Detention of TikToker, Demands Immediate Release

Amnesty International has condemned the ongoing detention of a social media influencer, Ghali Isma'il, widely known as Sultan over a video on the 'health' of President Ahmed Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Ubong Esop Clinches Victory At Maiden Nigerian Law School Golf Kitty

In a significant and refreshing addition to the 3rd Annual General Conference and Triennial General Assembly of the Nigerian Law School (NLS), the institution introduced a golf… Read more »

Nigeria: Clean Up Your Own Mess, Femi Fani-Kayode Hits U.S. Over Report On Nigerian Governors

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at the United States government over a recent post criticising the spending habit of some Nigerian governors. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Reunite 35 Kidnap Victims With Families in Niger

The Niger State Police Command has reunited 35 rescued kidnap victims, comprising 16 women and 19 children with their families after weeks in custody. Read more »