May 13
Nigeria: Diezani's London Trial - Defence Alleges Missing Evidence, Selective Prosecution in Dramatic Final Push
The trial of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, took a dramatic turn at the Southwark Crown Court in London yesterday as her lead counsel, Jonathan… Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: Lawyer Raises the Alarm Over Govt's Inability to Adequately Reform Health Sector
A Constitutional and human rights lawyer, Ikenna Ahumibe, has raised the alarm over the Federal Government's inability to adequately reform the health care for the general benefit… Read more »
Nigeria: How Alleged Coup Plotter Contacted Me for Prayer, Cleric Reveals
An Islamic cleric standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu has told a Federal High Court in Abuja how he was approached to offer… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: EFCC Declares Ex-Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq, Wanted for Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted for alleged abuse of… Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack On Military Base, Kill Three Terrorists, Recover AK-47 Rifle
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully repelled another attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Fresh Killings in Barkin Ladi Spark Outrage As Groups Decry Deteriorating Security, Weak Humanitarian Response
The security situation in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, deteriorated further at the weekend as coordinated attacks on several communities left at least seven people dead, including a… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobic Attacks - Govt's Insensitivity to the Lives of Nigerians
It is embarrassing that the Nigerian government has not taken bold steps to stop the senseless attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Gunmen Strike Again in Plateau, Attack Mourners During Mass Burial
A fresh wave of violence has rocked Plateau State as gunmen launched an attack on mourners during a mass burial in Nding Sesut community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Extrajudicial Killing of Mene Ogidi - A Test Case for Police Accountability in Nigeria
This article by Okechukwu Nwaguna examines the extrajudicial killing of Mr Mene Ogidi by Officers of the Delta State Police Command, and demands for accountability as opposed to… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Hails Appellate Courts, Ukala, SAN, At Book Presentation
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has applauded Appellate Courts in the country for their highly skilled manpower and quality of justice dispensation,… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Full Digital Filing Era
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has officially phased out manual filing of court processes with the launch of its electronic filing (e-filing) system in the Lagos Division,… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanitation Exercise Returns to Lagos With Controlled Movement Policy
The Lagos State Government has clarified that the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise does not violate residents' fundamental rights, contrary to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Ghana Close Ranks Against Drug Cartels, Sign Landmark Anti-Trafficking Pact
Nigeria and Ghana have reinforced their joint fight against drug trafficking networks in West Africa, sending a strong warning to criminal cartels with a new wave of coordinated… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Comprehensive Audit of Arms, Ammunition Across Police Formations to Curtail Weapon Proliferation
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a comprehensive audit of arms, ammunition, and other weaponry across all police formations in a renewed effort to curb… Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Tightens Diplomatic Pressure On South Africa Over Protests
Nigeria has stepped up diplomatic engagement with South Africa over renewed anti-foreigner demonstrations, pressing for stronger protections for its citizens and the urgent rollout… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab 20-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping after its operatives arrested a 20-year-old suspected member of a syndicate terrorising… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: 13 Inmates Set for Release At Keffi Correctional Centre
Thirteen inmates are set to regain their freedom on Monday from the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre following an intervention by the Sunday and Omoikhere Orianran… Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Following Supreme Court Judgement, INEC Lists Mark, Aregbesola's Name On Website
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognised the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Supreme Court to Deliver Judgement in ADC, PDP Leadership Crisis On Thursday
After nearly 10 days of anxiety, apprehension and worries, the Supreme Court will on Thursday, April 30, deliver its "make or mar" verdict in the appeal surrounding the leadership… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Police Need Deeper Reform, Not State Policing, to Function Effectively, Security Expert Momodu Asserts
A security and law enforcement expert, Sule Momodu, has called for comprehensive reforms of the Nigeria Police Force, arguing that such measures are more critical to improving… Read more »
April 28
West Africa: Ecowas Donates N200m Anti-Drug Equipment to Adamawa Hospital, NDLEA Amid Youth Addiction Surge
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has donated medical and rehabilitation equipment valued at N200 million to the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital, Yola and… Read more »
Nigeria: Worried Over Possible Exclusion From 2027 Elections, ADC Begs Supreme Court to Deliver Judgment Before Friday
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Tuesday, pleaded with the Supreme Court of Nigeria, to deliver its judgment in the appeal surrounding the party's leadership within the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Reporters From Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters, Orders Their Speedy Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered journalists out of the venue of the trial of six defendants, accused of complicity in the alleged plot to forcefully take over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Tells London Court She Had No Control Over Luxury Transactions
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has told the Southwark Crown Court in London that she neither controlled nor personally benefited from a series of… Read more »
Nigeria: Malami Dares EFCC Over Seizure of 50 Properties, Says 'All Declared, All Legal'
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday, fired back at the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), filing a… Read more »
