Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Police Deploy Security Operatives to Flashpoints

The Plateau State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area following a deadly attack on the Nding community in Fan District,… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Ex-Hos Oyo-Ita Hails Court Over Acquittal

Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, has expressed profound gratitude to God after being acquitted of alleged money laundering charges by the… Read more »

Africa: Xenophobia - African Nations Threaten Retaliatory Action Against South Africa

Diplomatic pressure on South Africa is mounting as more African countries threaten retaliatory measures over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly… Read more »

Nigeria: Makurdi Cult Clash Claims Three Lives, Residents Flee As Youths Threaten Reprisal

Residents of the Agwan Jukun axis of Makurdi town have been thrown into panic following a bloody clash between suspected rival cult groups that reportedly left three persons dead… Read more »

Nigeria: Chimamanda's Son - Inquest Stalled As Lagos AG Denies Interference

LAGOS -- The Coroner's Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, Tuesday suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - 'Join NDC Now, or Face Blame for Opposition Failure,' Galadima Warns Atiku

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the party, warning that he could be blamed if… Read more »

Nigeria: Obi Leaving ADC Pushes Igbo Presidency Quest 20 Years Back - Maigari

Hon. Kasimu Maigari, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Legislators' Forum, believes that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has… Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Killed in Attacks On Katsina Villages, Plateau Communities

No fewer than 16 persons have been killed following a reprisal attack by bandits on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, and in a fresh attack by… Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Govt Demands Probe Into Killing of Nigerians in South Africa

Abuja- The Federal Government has demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, as it moves to fast-track the implementation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Legal Influencer Oga_the lawyer Named Notary Public

Oluwatodimu Ige, the legal practitioner, public affairs analyst, and widely followed digital creator known as Oga_theLawyer, has been appointed a Notary Public, marking another… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt After Bandit Attack in Katsina

The Police Commissioner in Katsina State, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia. Read more »

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Warns Citizens Ahead of Monday Anti-Foreigner Protests in South Africa

The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled… Read more »

Nigeria: Let Us End Internal Conflicts, Unnecessary Court Cases - Peter Obi

ABUJA -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on political actors in Nigeria to end internal party conflicts and unnecessary litigation,… Read more »

South Africa: 130 Nigerians Apply for Evacuation As Xenophobic Tensions Rise in South Africa

The Federal Government has confirmed that 130 Nigerians in South Africa have applied for voluntary evacuation as tensions rise following renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Warns Tinubu Against Squandering Oil Windfall, External Reserves

ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu's economic stewardship, warning that Nigeria risks a catastrophic fiscal reckoning unless the… Read more »

Nigeria: Anglican Church Suspends Anambra Priest Over Alleged Staged Miracles

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended Reverend Ifunaya Maduka as Vicar of St Paul's Parish, Nteje, in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, over… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Monarch Alleges Military Harassment

The traditional ruler of Mbulu Owo community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Godwin Arum, has raised the alarm over what he described as repeated… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Court Dismisses Suit Against Parallex Bank

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed the suit filed by, FHT Mega Express Limited, the logistics firm, against Parallex Bank Limited over a N4.5 billion debt. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Smash Robbery Syndicate, Recover Stolen Vehicles, Pistol in Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered three stolen vehicles, along with a pistol, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Raises Alarm Over Alleged Deaths of 150 Fulani Detainees in Kwara Camp

-- Demands probe, end to 'arbitrary detention' Read more »

Nigeria: Mercedes Benz Sues Osimhen for Alleged ₦142m Debt

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Recounts Horrific Killing of Abuja Corps Member, Demands Justice

ABUJA -- A 24-year-old civil engineer was shot dead inside his bedroom in the Kubwa area of Abuja in the early hours of Saturday, April 26, 2026, by soldiers from the Presidential… Read more »

Nigeria: Six in 10 Nigerian Students Are Into Cybercrime - EFCC Boss

Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concern that about six in every 10 university students in Nigeria are involved in… Read more »

Nigeria: Zaragoza Goalkeeper Andrada Faces Ban After Punching Opponent in Face

Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada faces a long ban for punching a Huesca player in the face, having already been sent off in a match in Spain's second tier on Sunday. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Lawyers Can't Be Robed Before Military Courts - Falana

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the mode of dressing for the prosecutors and defence counsel who would appear before the general court martial. Read more »