April 12, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Court Order, AMCON Denies Arik Air Founder, Arumemi-Ikhide Entry to Company's Premises
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday denied the Founder and Chairman of Arik Air Limited, Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide access to the company's head office at the… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Threaten Showdown With SPDC Over Alleged Violation of Nigerian Content Policy
The umbrella body of Ijaw Youths worldwide, the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), has threatened to shut down the exploration activities of the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)… Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP, Others Seek Media Partnership to Curb Human Trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of journalists to curb human trafficking and expose perpetrators of the act. Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Accuse Shell of Causing Delay in Oil Spill Lawsuits in London
Shell Plc is attempting to shield itself from scrutiny over pollution in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta, lawyers representing more than 13,000 Nigerians have argued at a… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnapped Nasarawa Ex-Deputy Gov, Onje Gye-Wado, Released
A former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Prof. Onje Gye-Wado, who was kidnapped last week, has been freed by his abductors after allegedly collecting about N4 million ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Catholic Church Reopens 10 Months After Gunmen Attack
Bishop urges FG to fish out attackers Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Election - South-East Lawyers Decry Violence, Voter Intimidation, Ethnic Profiling
The apex law society for lawyers of Igbo extraction, Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society) has condemned, in strong terms, the high level of violence, thuggery, ballot-snatching, voter… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: $1.4m Fraud - Court Admits More Evidence Against Alleged Fraudster, Erinle
A Lagos Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, yesterday admitted as evidence correspondences between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Bureau… Read more »
Nigeria: Prison Decongestion in Sight As Buhari Signs Bill on Correctional Centres
Udora Orizu writes that end to prison congestion may be in sight, following President Muhammadu Buhari's assent to a Bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to move correctional… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunshots, Violence Disrupt APC, PDP's Visit to INEC's Office in Rivers
Heavy gunshots and violence, yesterday, disrupted a visit by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Independent National… Read more »
Nigeria: Broadcasting Commission Cautioned on Sanctioning of Media Houses
·Nigerian media owners unveil national complaints commission Read more »
Nigeria: 558 Federal Agencies Couldn't Provide Details of U.S.$2 Billion Intangible Assets in 2019 Budget
The Senate yesterday uncovered how about 558 federal ministries, departments and agencies failed to provide classification of intangible assets valued at N969 billion in the 2019… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: Panel Investigating Alleged Infractions By Anambra Police Officers Submits Report
The panel investigating allegations of killings, extortion and sales of human parts, against some senior police officers in Anambra State has submitted its report. Read more »
Nigeria: Prophetess, Celebrity Couple Wanted Over Seized Illicit Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has declared a Port Harcourt, Rivers State-based popular prophetess and founder of Christ Power Adoration Ministries, Faith Ugochi… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Nigeria: Kogi Vs EFCC - Court Adjourns Ruling On Asset Forfeiture Till April 20
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday fixed April 20 to rule on a Kogi State Application seeking to vacate an interim order of court freezing 14 properties linked to… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Nigeria: One Killed, Many Declared Missing As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Edo Community
A popular driver and businessman, Mr. Omen Osesa has been reportedly killed while many were injured as suspected herdsmen invaded Sobe community in Owan Local Government Area of… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Nigeria: Abductors Demand N50m Ransom for INEC Officials Kidnapped in Kogi
The abductors of six ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State have demanded N50 million before they would release their kidnap victims. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Nigeria: 51,828 Boko Haram Fighters, Family Members Surrender in 18 Months - Army Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has disclosed that between July 2021 and May 2022, about 51,828 Boko Haram fighters and their family members had surrendered to the… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Nigeria: Expert Challenges Minister Over Claims of 12.99 Million Cyberattacks in Four Days
The claim by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, that Nigeria recorded 12.99 million cyberattacks in four days during the presidential election,… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Re-Arraigns Kidnap Kingpin, Evans, for Attempted Murder
Lagos State Government yesterday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos State High Court in Tafawa… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Nigeria: Debtor Must Pay All Debts Under Loan Contract - Supreme Court
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court, which ordered Honeywell Flour Mills Plc and two of its subsidiary companies to pay N5.5 billion unsettled debt to Ecobank Plc, has again… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: Enugu Labour Party Calls for Audit of Guns Approved for Vigilance Groups
Labour Party (LP) candidate has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deploying thugs, arms for gubernatorial and state houses of assemblies elections, and has called for… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Senator Adekele's Sacking Case
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, against his ordered removal from office. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Scarcity - Arewa Forum Cautions Buhari Over Supreme Court Ruling
Amid the lingering naira scarcity and the attendant hardship on the citizens, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has faulted President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly disobeying the… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Writes INEC, Demands Immediate Compliance With Court Order on Poll
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has written to the Chairman of Independent National Electoral… Read more »