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 »
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Security Alert to Citizens in Nigeria After Iran Attack
The United States government has issued a global security alert to its citizens in Nigeria and across the world amid escalating hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Die, 12 Rescued in South Africa Boat Mishap
One Nigerian has been confirmed dead after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, carrying 18 people, sank in South African waters late Saturday night. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop Kano Govt From Retrieving Ex-Commissioners' Vehicles
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in its Kano Judicial Division, has declined to grant interim orders sought by some former members of the Kano State Executive… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: There Was No Attempt to Poison Tinubu - Presidency
The Presidency has debunked viral social media claims alleging that a member of the kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison President… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: DSS Releases Walida
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State last night took custody of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the missing girl from Jigawa State, who had been in the custody of the Department of State… Read more »
February 27
Nigeria: NDLEA Disrupts Drug Network in Kano, Arrests 19
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NLDEA) in Kano State has dismantled several drug joints in the Gezawa community, recovered a wide range of illicit substances and arrested… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 22 in Kebbi, Adamawa
Terrorists have killed 22 people in separate attacks on communities in Kebbi and Adamawa states. Read more »
Nigeria: IPI Urges New IGP to Protect Press Freedom, End Harassment of Journalists
The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise press freedom… Read more »
Nigeria: 113 Suspected Kidnappers Arrested While Waiting to Collect Ransom
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested 113 suspects while allegedly waiting to collect ransom at a forest in the State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-Benin-Niger Border New Hotspot of Jihadist Violence - Study
The border area between Benin, Niger and Nigeria became a new centre of jihadist violence in 2025, with a sharp increase in attacks, according to a new study published on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Rejects Amended Electoral Act
Leaders of the major opposition political parties in Nigeria have rejected the Amended Electoral Act 2026, recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Critics' Arrest - Freedom of Expression Not Absolute - Kano Govt
The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations by Amnesty International that it is behind a pattern of arrests, detention, and harassment of individuals critical of Governor… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Anti-Graft Agency Recovers Vehicles From Kwankwaso's Son, Former Commissioners
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered official vehicles from commissioners who voluntarily resigned from the state executive council. Read more »
Nigeria: Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Five Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque
Some suspected Lakurawa terrorists have attacked a Mosque, killed five worshippers and injured three others in a reprisal following a failed ambush on the convoy of a Nigerian Army… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Didn't Have a Gun', Tinubu Denies Allegations of Killing the Opposition
President Bola Tinubu has pushed back against allegations that his administration is orchestrating the collapse of opposition parties, declaring that he neither coerced politicians… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest As El-Rufai Remains in Detention
The continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday triggered protests across Kaduna, with youth groups demanding his immediate release and… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: ICPC Denies Nosebleeding, Explains Why He's Still in Detention - El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied claims that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, suffered a nosebleed while in… Read more »
Nigeria: Increased Arrest of Kano Governor's Critics Worrisome - Amnesty Int'l
Amnesty International has expressed concern over what it described as a disturbing pattern of arrests, detention and harassment of individuals in Kano State for criticizing… Read more »
Chad: Tinubu's Executive Order May Stall Lake Chad, Kolmani Exploration Projects
President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order 9 issued last week to end the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited's) retention of 30 per cent of oil revenues has… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Push to Scrap Sharia Sparks Outrage
Islamic clerics and leaders of thought have kicked against the recommendation by a committee of the United States Congress, which, among others, demanded the repeal of Sharia codes… Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: 'We Didn't Pay Any Ransom to Boko Haram', Govt Breaks Silence
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging that it paid a huge ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary's… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Files Fresh Charges Against Ozekhome Over London Property
The Federal Government has filed a fresh 12-count charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged conspiracy, forgery, personation… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Rejects U.S. Congressmen's Stance On 'Religious Persecution'
The Federal Government has maintained its stance that there is nothing like religious persecution in Nigeria. Read more »
