Nigeria: Court Bars Journalists From Alleged Coup Plotters' Trial

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, 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: NDLEA Intercepts 'Terror Drug' Captagon in Kwara, Arrests Suspects Nationwide in Major Anti-Narcotics Sweep

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a fresh consignment of the notorious stimulant known as Captagon in Kwara State, as part of a sweeping nationwide… Read more »

Nigeria: Loopholes in the New Electoral Law

The Electoral Act 2026, birthed from the controversial 2025 Bill, is being celebrated by the ruling APC establishment as a masterstroke of modernization. Read more »

Nigeria: All Eyes On Supreme Court Over PDP, ADC Crises

As the Supreme Court reserves judgments in the protracted leadership disputes in the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, many Nigerians are wondering if… Read more »

Nigeria: Eleven Years to Justice - How Landmark Baby Factory Conviction Sparked Push for Special Trafficking Courts

Eleven years after the case first entered Nigeria's justice system, the landmark conviction of a notorious baby factory operation by the duo of Prince Ogundeji Abiodun and Mrs.… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Orders Military Audit, Manhunt As Terror Attacks Kill Soldiers, Civilians in Borno, Benue

The Senate on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive military audit and intensified nationwide manhunt for perpetrators as fresh terror attacks claimed the lives of soldiers and… Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Overwhelm Terrorist Fighters in Gun Duel, Kill Many, Rescue Victims of Abduction

Troops of the Nigerian Navy have overwhelmed terrorist fighters in a gun duel, killing several insurgents and rescuing victims of abduction during operations under Operation Fansan… Read more »

Nigeria: Procedural Delays Persist, As Respondent Parties Seek Out-of-Court Settlement in Chief Nnaji's Suit

Proceedings resumed at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, in the ongoing suit filed by former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche… Read more »

Nigeria: I'm Concerned About Election Manipulation At Collation Centres in 2027 - Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, raised concerns over alleged election manipulation at collation centres, stressing the urgency of implementing effective… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Moves Against Anyanwu, INEC Chairman Over Alleged Disobedience of Judgment

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has issued a Form 48 Notice of Consequences of Disobedience to Court Order against Senator Samuel N. Anyanwu and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Diezani Tells London Court She Was Made Scapegoat Over Subsidy Crisis

The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, resumed on Day 23 at the Southwark Crown Court in London, with the ex-minister telling the court she was… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Attempted Cyber Security Hacks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Tuesday raised the alarm over the circulation of fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications purporting to originate from or be… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Tenders Nine Exhibits Against Malami, Wife, Son in Alleged N8.7bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday tendered nine exhibits against the immediate former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam's Objection, Backs Olayiwola in N500m Copyright Suit

Justice Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/451/2024, ruling in… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Mining

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested by officials of the Niger State Government for unauthorised mining activities. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Files Treason Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters, Fixes April 22 for Arraignment

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Busts Drug Rings, Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Food Flasks, Arrests Fashion Designer, Others

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking networks, intercepting cocaine ingeniously concealed in food… Read more »

Nigeria: Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa - A Legend of Lifestyle

For a trained lawyer like Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa, to push back 'the bar and the bench' means pitching new tents with famed luxury brands and creating a blueprint for male fashion… Read more »

Nigeria: Makinde to Name Preferred Governorship Candidate in May, Awaits Supreme Court Ruling On PDP

Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would publicly disclose his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Graduates Another Batch of 744 Ex-Combatants, Victims of Violent Extremism

The federal government has graduated no fewer than 744 ex-combatants and victims of violent extremism who successfully completed the six-month compulsory deradicalisation,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ajah Chieftaincy Tussle Deepens As Family Accuses Akiolu of Forgery, Unlawful Detention

The leadership dispute over the Ajah and Okun-Ajah stool recently took a new turn, with the Olumegbon Chieftaincy Family accusing the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, of… Read more »

Nigeria: Killings Highlight Critical Need for Instant Action On State Police

The legislature must act fast to equip states with capacity to stabilise security within their territories, writes Vincent Obia Read more »

Nigeria: David Mark - Our National Convention Is Beginning of the Process to Change Nigeria

· ADC declares self 'unstoppable force', says APC, INEC undermining democracy Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Re-Arraigns Malami, Son On Amended Alleged Terrorism Charge

The federal government on Wednesday re-arrianged former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami,… Read more »

Nigeria: I Was Only a Rubber Stamp, Diezani Tells London Court, Says She Had No Control Over Oil Contracts

The trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, continued on Day 18 at the Southwark Crown Court, where she mounted an extensive defence of her tenure,… Read more »