June 23
Nigeria: NDLEA Begins Trial of Billionaire, Two Others Over Alleged 322kg Tramadol Possession
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the trial of billionaire businessman, Chief Ukatu Afamefuna Mallinson, alongside two associates, Pius Enidom and… Read more »
June 22
Africa: US Announces Non-Refundable $750 Visa Fee to Enable Travellers Skip Queues
The US Government through the State Department will offer a "premium" expedited service for foreigners seeking business or tourist visas to come to the United States that will set… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Renews Hope for FCT Satellite Towns, Says Era of Neglecting Suburbs Over
* Inaugurates massive 194-kilometre water supply network linking Karu, Orozo, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, others Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Admitted Wire-Tapping NSA Phone During TV Interview, Witness Tells Court
A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the trial of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on the alleged wiretapping of the telephone lines of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, Dismisses Recusal Application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the remand of online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in the Kuje… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Asks Court Not to Grant Alleged Terrorists, Oil Bunkerer Bail
The federal government has opposed the bail application of an alleged terrorist and oil bunkerer, Ugochukwu Lucky Ibekwe, who is standing trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja,… Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Sexual Violence in Conflict Threatens Nigeria's Peace, Devt, Says Sulaiman-Ibrahim
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has described conflict-related sexual violence as a major threat to Nigeria's peace, security and… Read more »
June 22
Nigeria: From Arrests to Convictions - How DSS Prosecutions Are Strengthening Nigeria's Security Framework
Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and violent extremism has largely been measured by arrests, military offensives, and security operations. While these… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Pass State Police Bill Tuesday, Moves to Strengthen Security Architecture
All things being equal, the Senate is set to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the creation of State Police tomorrow, Tuesday. Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: How Tantita's Pipeline Surveillance Operations Entrenched Peace, Stability in Niger Delta
Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL's) role in providing pipeline surveillance operations in the Niger Delta has significantly entrenched lasting peace and stability in… Read more »
Nigeria: UNN Security Allegedly Arrests Secondary School Teachers After Political Campaign Visit
Three teachers of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, including Mr. Lawrence Oko, popularly known as "Uncle Law", and Hon. Chinedu Ezenwa, were reportedly arrested… Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Court Fines Indian Sailors, Vessel, $6m for Cocaine Trafficking
Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and a merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, over the importation of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine Into Nigeria, ordering fines and restitution payments… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Existing Appeal Court Order, Justice Lifu Directs INEC to Deregister Adc, 4 Others
The presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, were yesterday threatened by a judgement… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Sells Drug Barons' Assets for N6.1bn, Sends Warning to Criminal Networks
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major financial blow to drug trafficking syndicates, raising over N6.1 billion from the auction of properties… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Bamidele and the Bill That Could Redefine Nigerian Security
For years, the state police debate in Nigeria occupied that familiar political territory where pessimistic (some would argue realistic) Nigerians say ideas go to be discussed… Read more »
June 15
Nigeria: Court Authorises Public Notice of Alkem Winding-Up Case Amid Corporate Dispute
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted Silena Trade Corporation leave to advertise its winding-up petition against Alkem Nigeria Limited, dismissing objections that the action… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Adichie Accuses Lagos Hospital of Cover-Up Over Son's Death, Demands Accountability
Award-winning Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused the management of a Lagos-based private hospital, Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, of attempting to conceal… Read more »
Nigeria: All Eyes On INEC Over Data Leak Scandal
The alleged exposure of the personal data of an actor, Emeka Ike, from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission, through a staff of the commission, has exposed… Read more »
Nigeria: IG's Unenforceable Order On Vehicles Without Number Plates
Just like his predecessors, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, has given another unenforceable order to the commissioners of police (CPs) and tactical commanders to… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Retired Major-General Abubakar Dies in Captivity
Following the death of the former Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.), in the den of bandits, the DHQ has reaffirmed its… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: NSIB - Critical Evidence Retrieved in Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment Investigation
The investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in the train derailment that occurred along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor on Monday has progressed with the… Read more »
Nigeria: House Passes State Police Amendment Bill, Scales Second Reading in Senate
Momentum built towards realisation of the long-advocated idea of state police, yesterday, as House of Representatives passed a constitution amendment bill aimed at creating the… Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Expand Court of Appeal Justices to 110, Federal High Court Judges to 90
The Senate on Wednesday took a decisive step towards overhauling Nigeria's overburdened judiciary, passing for second reading two landmark bills that would expand the bench of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ending Abduction Cannot Wait Until After 2027 Elections
Kidnapping of school children began in 2014 when Boko Haram terrorists abducted 300 girls in a government secondary school in Chibok, Borno State. Since then, the abduction of… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Police Ban Use of Vehicles With Unregistered or Concealed Number Plates
The Nigeria Police Force has announced an immediate ban on the use of vehicles with unregistered or concealed number plates, warning that offenders will be subjected to appropriate… Read more »
