Nigeria: Judgment Debt - Court Restrains Shoprite Directors From Selling Shares, Assets

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the Directors of Retail Supermarkets (ShopRite) from selling the shares or assets of the Company until the satisfaction… Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele Trial Faces Fresh Setback As Prosecution Struggles With Key Witness

Indications have emerged that proceedings in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, may suffer further delays as uncertainty surrounds the… Read more »

Africa: World Leaders React to Washington Gala Shooting - Suspect Named, Detained

Leaders from around the world have condemned the shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner on Saturday night as an act of political violence and expressed relief that… Read more »

Nigeria: 50 Killed in Adamawa, Benue, Plateau - 23 Pupils Abducted in Kogi

No fewer than 39 persons were killed late Sunday night at Guyaku commubnity in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State by Boko Haram members. Read more »

Nigeria: Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters - Judge Bars Journalists From Covering Case

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja barred journalists on Monday from covering the trial of six alleged masterminds of a plot to overthrow President Bola… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Martial Over Coup Plot to Resume May 8 - Dhq

The court martial over last year's foiled coup plot in Nigeria will resume on May 8, a spokesman for the country's Defence Headquarters told AFP on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Gateman Allegedly Kills 65-Year-Old Transport Manager in Lagos

A 65-year-old transport manager, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, has been allegedly killed by his gateman at his residence in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Read more »

Nigeria: Gateman Allegedly Murders 65-Year-Old Transport Manager in Lagos

Tragedy struck in the Ajah area of Lagos State as a 65-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was allegedly murdered by his gateman under yet-to-be ascertained circumstances. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Pastor, Wife, Children in Fresh Plateau Attack

Gunmen on Sunday night attacked Gako Village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a pastor and three members of his family in what residents described as a… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Opposition's Joint Presidential Ticket Causes Stir

THE vow of leading opposition leaders, on Saturday, to present a joint presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Warns Against Suspending Political Campaigns Over Insecurity in Borno, Benue, Others

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against moves to suspend political campaigns in parts of Northern Nigeria over worsening insecurity, saying such a step could… Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Hunted for Saving Lives! Chilling Stories of Arrests, Detention, Extortion

·'VIictim: I treated a patient, ended up in cell Read more »

Nigeria: N1bn - Yahaya Bello Wins Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Kogi State High Court has awarded N1 billion in damages to former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello's Trial Until May 6

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi until May 6 for continuation of trial. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court - Why ADC May Not Be On Ballot

The Supreme Court, yesterday, reserved judgment in the appeals and cross-appeals arising from the leadership crises in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and African Democratic… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed, One Missing in Fresh Plateau Attack

No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead, while one other is missing following a fresh attack on Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Man, Wife Face 50-Year Jail Risk Over $500,000 Fraud in Us

A Nigerian national based in the United States, Opeyemi Olujobi, and his wife, Jennie Davidson, are facing a potential combined sentence of up to 50 years in prison after being… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Troops Neutralise 24 Terrorists in Borno, Yobe

Troops of sector 2, Joint Task Force North East 'Operation HADIN KAI I have neutralised 24 terrorists while successfully repelling a coordinated attack on Kukareta, a border… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Issues Warrant for Nigerian Woman After Skipping Prison Term

A Nigerian-born fraud convict and United States permanent resident, Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, has been declared wanted after failing to turn herself in to begin serving an… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Interpol, Jica Convene Regional Workshop to Combat Money Laundering

The Nigeria Police Force Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, in collaboration with the INTERPOL Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) and the Japan… Read more »

Nigeria: Grief, Outrage Trail Death of Nigerian in South Africa After Arrest

Grief and anger have followed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Ekpenyong Andrew, after his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Raises Alarm Over Imposters Targeting Youths, Motorists

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Nigerians about criminal gangs posing as its operatives to ambush youths and extort motorists across major cities. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Three Suspects With 314 Rounds of Ammunition in Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have disrupted a terrorist logistics network in Kogi, arresting three suspected armed couriers in Lokoja. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Files Treason Charge Against Ex-Minister Sylva, Others

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired… Read more »