February 18
West Africa: Nigeria Implemented Only 10 of 66 Cases Passed in 25 Years - Ecowas Court
Nigeria has executed only 10 cases out of the 66 cases decided by the ECOWAS Court since its inception in 2001. Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing Solomon Banned Three Years for Failed Drugs Test
Nigeria's long-distance runner Blessing Solomon has been banned from athletics for three years after testing positive for a prohibited substance at the Abuja Premium Trust Half… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Son - My Father Is an Impeccable Administrator
Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has described Malam Nasir El-Rufai, his father as an impeccable… Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai to Spend Night in EFCC Custody - Aide
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, will spend the night in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Muyiwa Adekeye, his media aide, has… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Electoral Bill Debate Sparks Another Rowdy Session At Reps
The House of Representatives has gone into another round of rowdy session over the Electoral Bill. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Freezes Assets of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram Membership,Cybercrime
The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged ties to terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL),… Read more »
Nigeria: 14 Die in Kebbi Boat Mishap
No fewer than 14 people have been confirmed dead when their boat capsized on the River Niger at Gumbi, a community in the Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Holds Meeting to Enforce Judgments in Nigeria
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, is holding a bilateral meeting with the Competent National Authority (CNA) and other stakeholders in Nigeria on the status of enforcement of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Detains El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently facing multiple investigations and legal challenges involving anti-graft and security agencies, with fresh developments… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Govt Probes Temu Over Alleged Violation of Data Protection Law
The Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation of the data processing activities of e-commerce platform, Temu, which may be in violation of the National Data… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Detectives Grill El-Rufai Into the Night
Neither the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) nor associates of Malam Nasir El-Rufai has given an update about his stay at the head office of the anti-graft agency. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Announces Arrival of U.S. Troops in Bauchi
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel at the Bauchi Airfield to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria in… Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Assembly, Demand Update On El-Rufai Probe
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Monday reaffirmed its resolve to uphold transparency and accountability as hundreds of citizens staged a protest over the ongoing probe of the… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Files Charges Against El-Rufai Over 'Tapping of Ribadu's Phone'
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed charges against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged involvement in wiretapping the… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Freezes Assets of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Cybercrime, Boko Haram, ISIL Ties
The United States has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged ties to terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL),… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest As El-Rufai Arrives EFCC Headquarters
Some group of protesters stormed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, ahead of the arrival of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Many, Set Houses Ablaze in Niger Communities
Bandits have killed no fewer than 32 farmers in a series of attacks on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: ICPC Tracks 38 Projects in Security Risk Areas in Borno, Yobe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has begun tracking executive and constituency projects in security risk areas and other parts of Yobe… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA - How Drug Lord Serving Jail Sentence in Nigeria Attempted Exporting Cocaine to UK
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has foiled a prison-coordinated cocaine export attempt. Read more »
Nigeria: Russia-Ukraine War - Govt Raises Alarm Over Illegal Recruitment of Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned against illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Nigeria Kicks Against Illegal Recruitment of Citizens - Russia War
The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts. Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Reconvenes Tomorrow Over 2027 Election Timetable
The National Assembly will reconvene tomorrow (Tuesday, February 17, 2026) to deliberate on electoral issues arising from the recently announced timetable for the 2027 General… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Nigeria On the Brink As We Handover Sovereignty to Americans
In my column of 9th January 2026 entitled "Nigeria in Trump world: The Dangers Ahead" I warned about the way in which President Tinubu is handing over our country to American… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: No Negotiation With Makinde Over VP Ticket - Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described a former Ekiti state governor Peter Ayodele Fayose as a serial political gossip, asking the general public to disregard his "beer… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger - Miners Allegedly Kill Police Officer, Burn NSCDC Patrol Van
A police officer has reportedly lost his life following an attack by suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Zuzungi Community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »
