July 01
Nigeria: Man Sued for Insulting Neighbour Over Stray Dog
A man identified as Mustapha Yahaya has been dragged to a Shari'a Court at Shahuchi in Kano State over alleged defamation of character of his neighbour following a disagreement on… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 60 At Abuja Drug Party
2 excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Cybercrimes Act - Despite Amendment, Clampdown On Journalists Persists
25 reporters faced prosecution since 2015 Nigeria one of W/Africa's most dangerous places to practice Police, FG, presidency mum Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Rejected N250m Bribe for Third Term Agenda - Wabara
A former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, has revealed that he turned down a bribe of N250 million aimed at swaying him to the side of the pro-third term senators in 2006 because… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Despite Arrests, Whereabouts of Rarara's Mother Unknown
Despite the arrest of two suspects in connection with the kidnap of Hajiya Halima Adamu, mother of the famous Hausa Singer, Dauda Adamu Rarara, her whereabouts still unknown 24… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Abia Rep Visits Daura, Seeks Buhari's Intervention
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obi Aguocha, has visited former President… Read more »
Nigeria: Obono-Obla - Recovered Loot Returned to Looters Under Buhari
The loot recovered under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's administration was returned to the looters, according to Okoi Obono-Obla, former Chairman of the Special Presidential… Read more »
Africa: '3 Out of 5 Young Activists Face Online Harassment Globally for Posting Human Rights Content'
Three out of five child and young human rights defenders face online harassment in connection with their activism, according to a new analysis of 400 responses to an Amnesty… Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Just in - Mother of Famous Hausa Singer, Rarara, Abducted
Hajiya Halima Adamu, mother of the famous Hausa Singer Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, has been abducted, Daily Trust can report. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Abducted Priest Seeks Help
Mikah Suleiman, abducted Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, has pleaded for help to regain freedom. Read more »
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
...Parade foodstuff supplier Read more »
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 »