April 15
Nigeria: Chibok Abduction Has Become Blueprint for Mass School Kidnappings in Nigeria, Says BBOG
The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) Movement has declared that the 2014 abduction of schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, has evolved into a "blueprint" for mass school… Read more »
Nigeria: We Will Not Abandon You, Shettima Assures Families of Fallen Heroes
Vice President Kashim Shettima assured families of military and police officers killed during a recent attack in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State of federal government's… Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: Malami's Triumphant Home Coming Spark Hope for ADC in Kebbi
A former Attorney-General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, has returned to his home state of Kebbi after 123 days in detention and exile, sparking widespread jubilation among… Read more »
Nigeria: Commanding Officer, Six Others Killed in Another Terrorist Attack in Monguno
A Commanding Officer and six other personnel have paid the supreme price after troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), repelled another… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Oil Minister Diezani Denies All Six Bribery Counts in UK Trial
Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke on Monday opened her defence in dramatic fashion at Southwark Crown Court, telling a London jury that she never abused her… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Osinbajo Urges Judicial Reforms to Strengthen Public Confidence
Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, SAN, has called for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria's Judiciary, stressing that justice must not only be done but must be… Read more »
April 12
Nigeria: A Court Judgement of Confusion
The decision of the Court of Appeal to temporarily suspend the David Mark-led leadership of African Democratic Congress has again exposed the controversial nature of the rulings,… Read more »
Nigeria: NBA to Courts - Avoid Using Complex Phrases, Go for Clear, Unambiguous Orders to Prevent Confusion
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), has urged courts to avoid complex phrases in their rulings and instead issue clear, unambiguous orders… Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: Supreme Court Overrules Court of Appeal On Receiver's Powers in Nestoil, Neconde Legal Tussle
The Supreme Court decision of Friday, 10 April, 2026, that set aside the Ruling of the Court of Appeal which disallowed the appearance of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Wole… Read more »
April 12
Nigeria: NAF Investigates Alleged Civilian Casualties in Jilli
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced investigations into alleged civilian casualties following reports that an air strike conducted on Saturday, 11 April 2026, may have… Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Intensifies Air Interdiction in North-East to Hunt Down Terrorists, Guarantee Safety of Residents
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified air interdiction operations in the North-East, targeting terrorist hideouts and logistics networks in a renewed effort to degrade their… Read more »
Nigeria: 1,100 Abducted in Three Months As Amnesty International Warns Against Deepening Crisis in Northern Nigeria
Amnesty International has said that Nigeria is grappling with a deepening abduction crisis, with at least 1,100 people kidnapped across northern states between January and April… Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: We'll Defeat Terrorism, Tinubu Insists, After Boko Haram's Killing of Gen. Braimah, Others
President Bola Tinubu yesterday vowed that Nigeria would defeat terrorism, declaring that the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and others by Boko Haram insurgents in… Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno, Describes Them As Unforgettable Heroes
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences More Terror Suspects to 60, 40 Years Imprisonment
A special court sitting in Abuja has sentenced scores of defendants to various jail terms, over their alleged complicity in the activities of the Boko Haram and Islamic State West… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Partners Firm, Association to Eliminate Exploitative Hire Purchase for Tricycle, Motorcycle Riders
The Federal Government has partnered with Century Information Systems Ltd (CIS) and the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity and Psychotropic Drugs
The abuse of hard drugs increases the country's vulnerability to crimes Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Govt Orders Evacuation of Staff From Abuja, Cites Deteriorating Security Situation
The United States government has ordered the evacuation of its staff and their family members at its embassy in Abuja over what it described as the current deterioration of… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Plateau Govt Further Relaxes Curfew in Jos North As Calm Gradually Returns
The Plateau State Government has announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the recent unrest in Angwan Rukuba. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Prosecuting 500 Suspected Terrorists in Phase 9 of Mass Trial, Says Fagbemi
The Federal Government has moved forward with the prosecution of 500 suspected terrorists as part of an intensified effort to tackle insecurity Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Condemns El-Rufai's Continuous Detention, Alleges Political Persecution
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that he is being subjected to… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Plotting to Stop Us Ahead of 2027 Elections - ADC
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deploying deliberate administrative landmines to prevent it from fielding… Read more »
Nigeria: Relief for Nigeria's Oil Sector As Seplat Workers Halt Strike Action
There was a sense of relief in Nigeria's oil and gas sector at the weekend after senior workers at one of Nigeria's most prolific energy companies, Seplat, called off a strike… Read more »
Nigeria: After 13 Years, Court Moves to Fast-Track N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud Case
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Decongest Correctional Centres and Upgrade Facilities, Frees 43 Inmates
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional centres across the State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial… Read more »
