March 22
Nigeria: We Won't Allow Insecurity Overshadow Our Efforts - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 19th Century Artefacts, Seizes N1.35bn Contraband in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has seized smuggled two 19th century artefacts and other prohibited goods valued at N1.35 billion in Ogun State. Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: US Probes Nigeria, Others in Labour Rights Crackdown
The United States government has launched a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other countries over their alleged failure to prevent the importation of goods produced with… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Heard a Loud Sound and My Neck Started Bleeding', Victim of Maiduguri Explosions Speaks
One of the victims of the explosion that rocked Maiduguri on Monday night, Abacha Mustapha, has recounted the terrifying moment the blast went off, leaving him seriously injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Drug Charges - Kyari Tenders Video Alleging NDLEA Operatives Aided Traffickers
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari has tendered before a Federal High Court in Abuja a video allegedly showing operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Foreigners Kidnapped At Zamfara Gold Mining Site
Bandits have abducted five foreign nationals from Burkina Faso who were working at a gold mining site near Arafa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Plateau - How Security Operatives, Bandits Killed in Gunfire-Residents
Bandits operating in communities around Wase and Kanam local government areas of Plateau State killed about 20 security personnel, including soldiers and vigilantes, during a clash… Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Hits Another Military Location in Borno
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military outpost at Ajilari, an outskirt of Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Service Chiefs Amidst Renewed Attacks
Following renewed attacks especially on Military formations, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Minister of Defence and Service Chiefs. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Rustles 1,400 Sheep, Kills Herder in Borno
The Borno State Police Command says suspected members of Boko Haram attacked a nomadic settlement in Konduga Local Government Area, killing one herder and rustling about 1,400… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Lawyer Flays ICPC Over Egypt Property Claims
Ubong Esop Akpan, counsel to former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of… Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Election Bid - A/Court Dismisses Ondo Gov's Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by Lucky Aiyedatiwa challenging a Federal High Court ruling that allowed an amendment to a suit questioning his eligibility for… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: NSCDC Warns Against Destruction of Underground Cables in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has warned road construction workers who vandalise underground fibre-optic cables to… Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: I'll Prevent Health Workers' Strike, Gwagwalada Chair-Elect Says
The chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, Comrade Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, has pledged that his administration will ensure industrial harmony between the council and labor… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Abba Kyari - Drug Trial Continues - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday said the substantive drug case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is still pending before the… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Abba Kyari Still in Custody - NCoS
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command, says the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is still in its custody. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts Women, Children in Borno
Suspected terrorists have attacked a military base and Internally Displaced Persons camp in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an unspecified number… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Clears Abba Kyari in Assets Declaration Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari of a 23-count charge of alleged failure to declare assets brought… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Two Sentenced to Death for Killing Groom in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging for killing a groom during a late-night robbery attack in Kano state. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Malami, Son's Alleged Terrorism Trial to March 10
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the alleged terrorism trial involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man With Gun in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested 55-year-old Shuaibu Adams for allegedly being in possession of a firearm. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: 13 Inmates Regain Freedom At Suleja Custodial Centre
No fewer than 13 inmates have regained their freedom at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Suleja, following a jail delivery exercise carried out by the Niger State… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Doctors Suspended After Alleged Negligence Involving Adichie's Son
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended three doctors following a prima facie finding of medical negligence in the care of 21-month-old Nkanu… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Petrol Hits N960 in Abuja, N935 in Lagos As U.S./Israel, Iran War Affects Nigeria
The escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran which has nearly shut down the Middle East has started taking its tolls on Nigerians as filling stations have started… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Justice Must Not Be Selective', ADC Raises Alarm Over El-Rufai, Malami
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Federal Government of applying justice selectively in the ongoing legal cases involving, former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam… Read more »
