Nigeria: Defence Minister Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to Protect Officers On Lawful Duty

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's firm commitment to protecting and safeguarding officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Tijani - Tinubu Will Sign Landmark Digital Bill Into Law This Month

·Rallies lawmakers, stakeholders as Senate, Reps hold public hearing on digital economy, e-Governance bill Read more »

Nigeria: N6bn Money Laundering Case - Court Dismisses Mompha's No-Case Submission

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by social media celebrity Ismaila Mustapha, popularly… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Barrister' Kanu - of Self-Defence and Nonsensical Diversionary Tactics

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Nigeria: Concept of Privity in Classifying Parties in Litigation

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Nigeria: DSS Files Six-Count Charge Against Man for Allegedly Calling for Coup

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year-old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, for allegedly calling for a military coup in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello's Trial Till January 29

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi until Jan. 29 for continuation of trial. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Petitions Gov Uzodimma Over Alleged Murder By Govt Agency

A non-governmental organization, Protect the Weak International Foundation has petitioned Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma Over alleged murder of one Chukwudi Ordu of Umuchima… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Olukayode As PenCom Chairman, Approves Four Others

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Agbaje Opeyemi Olukayode as Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), following his nomination by President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: ICRC Tasks Journalists On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has admonished journalists to adopt more sensitive approaches when reporting on conflict in order to save lives. Read more »

Nigeria: South East Traditional Rulers Outlaw Use of Eze Ndigbo Title Outside Region

Traditional rulers in the South Eastern part of the country have outlawed the use of the traditional title of Eze Ndigbo outside the region. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Navy Vows to Secure Nigerian Territory

As Nigeria grapples with various security challenges, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has said the Navy has put measures on ground to secure the territory of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Recovered Lagos Port 1,000kg Cocaine - NDLEA, U.S., UK Anti-Drug Agencies to Unravel Importation Cartel

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA) to… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Foil Ambush, Rescue 86 Kidnap Victims, Apprehend 29 Logistics Suppliers in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have rescued no fewer than 86 kidnap victims, comprising men, women, and children, while thwarting a… Read more »

Nigeria: PSC - Police Officers Must Act Within Ambit of Law

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has tasked officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to act within the ambit of the law in carrying out their statutory role of law… Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Declares Former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared wanted, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian-Norwegian Executive Sues Halliburton for Racial Discrimination

A senior Nigerian-Norwegian executive has filed a landmark lawsuit against Halliburton Energy Services Inc. at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, alleging racial… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged $14.8m Refinery Fund

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arraigns Indian, Nigerian Over 1.5 Tons of Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned an Indian national, Gupta Ravi Kumar, and his Nigerian accomplice, Ajewole Ayo Joel, before a Federal High Court in… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Gets Briefings On Regional Security, Infrastructure, Grassroots Engagement

Historical mistrust, land-grabbing, banditry, illegal mining major triggers of violence in N'Central, says presidential aide: Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Decries Road Vandalism Nationwide, Seeks Protection of National Assets

The federal government has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of vandalism and misuse of newly constructed and ongoing road projects across the country, warning that such… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, PDP Crisis Resurrects Conflicting Judgments

Last Tuesday, the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its scheduled elective national convention on November 15 and… Read more »

Nigeria: Plot to Take Over Nestoil/Neconde's Interest in OML 42 Unravels

Fresh controversy has erupted over the far-reaching orders granted by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos, which froze the bank accounts, shares, and assets of… Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Wins All 21 LGAs Announced By INEC, Set to Be Declared Winner

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has won all the 21 local government areas of the state announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Saturday's… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Flaunts Counter-Terrorism Record Amid America's CPC Designation

The presidency, yesterday, made public an abridged update on the country's counter-terrorism operations, detailing arrests, convictions, and significant declines in terror-related… Read more »