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 »
Nigeria: Victim's Chance Encounter Seals Kidnapper's Fate At Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence of Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim, bringing final closure to a case marked by a dramatic victim escape and an… Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Recuses Self in $42.48m Fraud Trial
A high-profile fraud trial involving a British national and two Indian businessmen took a dramatic turn at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, after the presiding Judge,… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Army, Police Over Borno Rescue Operations, Seeks Release of Abducted Schoolchildren
The Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has congratulated the Nigerian Army on the rescue of 360 persons reportedly held captive by Boko… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Finally Okays Payments to 1,240 Local Contractors
After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal government has finally announced the approval… Read more »
June 08
Nigeria: We Won't Succumb to Fear or Allow Terrorists, Bandits, Violent Extremists Define Our Identity As Nigerians - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday vowed that his government will not succumb to fear from any quarters or allow terrorists, bandits, kidnappers as well as violent extremists to… Read more »
Nigeria: Troubling Silence Before the 2027 Polls
Iyobosa Uwugiaren writes that the current atmosphere in Nigeria doesn't signal a nation that is gearing up for general elections--a defining democratic exercise. Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Troops Overrun Terrorists' Most Fortified Enclave in Mandara Mountains, Rescue 360 Captives
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have overrun one of the terrorists' most heavily fortified enclaves in the Mandara Mountains area of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, 38 Others to Benefit As U.S. Judge Strikes Down Trump's Policies Targeting Immigrants
A federal judge has struck down a policy enacted by the United States President Donald Trump's administration after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Bow to Terror, Nigeria Shall Overcome Security Challenges - Sanwo-Olu
Apparently miffed by the rising insecurity across Nigeria, which has generated heightened concerns among the citizens, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, last… Read more »
June 08
Nigeria: Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: How Supreme Court's Verdict Deepens Confidence in Providus, Unity, Banks' Merger
The Supreme Court's approval of the Providus-Unity merger clears the path for a stronger bank and reinforces confidence in Nigeria's banking reforms, writes Festus Akanbi Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Niger Delta Suffers From Weak Laws, Not Oil Shortage, Says Ajumogobia
· Seeks total ban on gas flaring, environmental courts, resource governance reforms Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Protest - Security Officers Restrict Access to Villa, Allow Only Workers and Residents
There was heavy presence of armed security officers at the entry points to the seat of power, the presidential villa in Abuja, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency - Significant Progress Already Made Towards Establishing State Police
The presidency, yesterday, disclosed that reasonable progress had been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitution amendment expected soon, following months… Read more »
Nigeria: Before Judicial Anarchy Returns to Nigeria
Guest columnist By Chidi AnselmE Odinkalu Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Inaugurates Violent Crime Response Unit in Kogi
Kogi state government has reiterated its readiness to ensure safety of lives and property as it inaugurates the violent crime response unit for the Confluence state. Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: When the Umpire Joins the Fight
Tony EDEMENAHA bemoans a republic on life support Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Increasing Incidence of Kidnapping As Threat to National Security
Afakriya Gadzama writes that recent times have witnessed a troubling rise in the incidence of kidnapping across parts of Nigeria, posing significant threats to public safety,… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: FG Deploys Eight Gun Trucks to Strengthen Crackdown On Illegal Mining
The federal government has inaugurated eight operational gun trucks for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals as part of efforts to intensify the… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: When Bail Becomes a Wall
Across Nigeria, a difficult conversation is unfolding. It is within legal circles, among civil society groups and across ordinary homes. The conversation raises one crucial… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death By Hanging
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced to death four of the five terrorists that attacked the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers, Terrorists Target Nigeria, Not Political Parties - Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, cautioned politicians, aspirants, and public commentators against exploiting Nigeria's security challenges for political… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Bandits Kill One, Kidnap 30 Others in Kogi Community
Suspected bandits have killed one person and abducted no fewer than 30 others at Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Lost Over 1,200 Persons to Banditry Attacks Under Tinubu, Say Kwara North Elders
Prominent elders and stakeholders from Kwara North Senatorial District of Kwara State under the aegis of Kwara North Development Commission (KNDC) have said that no fewer than… Read more »
