May 14
Nigeria: As Ariwoola Bows Out
In less than 10 days from now the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will attain the mandatory retirement age of 70 when he will bow out of the highest… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover 7 Stolen Cars, Rifles in Abuja
The FCT Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, has paraded 12 suspects over car theft and "one chance' robbery. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Must Kill Drug Pushers Now
I knew I couldn't trust Bill Gates to stay beyond the tenure of his good friend, the incorruptible Muhammadu Buhari. Not especially when Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government is… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Must Create an Anti-Bullying Policy
The recent viral video of the bullying of a female student in Lead British International School, Abuja, brought to the limelight the persistent issue of bullying and abuse of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Landmark Verdict On Jurisdiction Strengthened Jurisprudence'
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has attributed the role of the verdict of the late Justice Theresa Ngolika Orji Abadua to the development of… Read more »
Nigeria: Content Creator Shot Dead in Abuja
A skit maker identified as Chidike Emmanuel has been gunned down in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Kidnappers Delay Ransom Talks, Ask for Foodstuff, Cough Syrups From Victims' Families
The abductors of 13 villagers in the Piko community in Shere ward of Bwari Area Council of the FCT have told families of the abducted victims to provide them foodstuffs and cough… Read more »
May 13
Togo: Togo Constitutional Court Confirms Ruling Party Election Win
Togo's constitutional court on Monday confirmed provisional results from last month's legislative elections that saw President Faure Gnassingbe's ruling party win a crushing… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Two Abducted As Kidnappers Storm Kogi Community Market
Kidnappers raided Ejiba community in Yagba west local government of Kogi state, on Wednesday, and abducted two persons. Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki Speaks On Court Case Against Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he has no hand in the court case against the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II. Read more »
Nigeria: Detained Journalist Regains Freedom
A reporter with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu, who was detained by the Police has regained freedom. Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: UK Crime Agency Hails EFCC Over High-Profiled Corruption Cases
The National Crime Agency (NCA), United Kingdom, on Thursday lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over its resolve to see the end of high-profiled corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Children's Kidneys Removed Without Our Consent - Parents
The fathers of two of the teenagers whose kidneys were removed by a hospital have testified that they did not give consent to the operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Binance CEO - How Nigerian Officials Demanded Bribe From U.S.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Binance, a popular cryptocurrency trading platform, Richard Teng, has claimed that some unknown persons sought a bribe of cryptocurrency from… Read more »
Nigeria: Villagers Flee As Bandits Terrorise 10 Communities in Kaduna
Residents of 10 communities in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State have fled their homes due to the activities of bandits in the area. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Illegal Courier Operators Involved in Arms, Drug Trafficking - Nipost
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has clamped down on unlicensed courier operators in Kaduna. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Don't Back Out On Yahaya Bello's Prosecution, Kogi Residents Tell EFCC
A cross-section of residents and indigenes of Kogi State, on Sunday, appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to be distracted in the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Crime Casts Shadow Over Bauchi State
In recent times, Bauchi State has been grappling with a surge in crime. This upsurge in criminal activities, ranging from theft and robbery to kidnapping and violent crimes, has… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: New Minimum Wage - Tinubu in Knife-Edge Balancing Act
Three days from today is May 1, 2024, a day that is designated globally as the International Workers Day, to commemorate the struggles by labour to earn a more respectable… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: State Police, Crime, and Nigerian-Style Revenge Justice
For years, the concept of policing, preventing, and addressing crimes has fascinated various societies and theorists. It has inspired the likes of French philosopher Michel… Read more »
Nigeria: Exploring Non-Custodial Measures in the Nigerian Justice and Correctional Systems
Nigeria confronts significant challenges in managing offenders. These challenges include the excessive use of incarceration, which contributes to prison congestion and the repeated… Read more »
Nigeria: Corruption, Undue Influence Undermining Our Justice System - CJN
Tinubu, NBA demand judiciary reforms Curb ex parte order abuse, Akpabio tells NJC Politicians, not judges, to blame - Yadudu Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Assassination - Rep. Agbese Denies Benue Deputy Speaker's Claims
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has insisted that there was an attempt to assassinate him in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Assembly Overrides Fubara, Passes LG Amendment Bill Into Law
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Rivers State Local Government (Amendment) Bill into law by overriding the withdrawal of the assent of the state governor,… Read more »