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 »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Many Terrorists, Three Soldiers Killed in Fierce Kwara Gun Battle

ABUJA -- For two hours early yesterday, terrorists and soldiers were engaged in a fierce firefight at Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Camp in Kwara, Kill Three Soldiers

Terrorists have again launched a deadly attack on the military camp in the Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 42 Illegal Miners Over Fresh Abduction of Kwara Monarch

The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has confirmed that 42 illegal miners have been arrested following the abduction of His Royal Highness. Read more »

Nigeria: Viral Video - AIG Orders Probe of Misconduct Against Cybercrime Officers

The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, AIG Victor Olaiya, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations that personnel of the zonal… Read more »

Nigeria: The NBA's Hypocrisy

When Mazi Afam Osigwe signed off on a press release in the name of the Nigerian Bar Association some days ago, he would appear to have spoken not only the mind of many Nigerians… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Extradite Fugitive to UK Over Murder, Drug Trafficking

The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom over alleged involvement in murder and drug trafficking. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Drops Terrorism Charge Against Ex-Justice Minister Malami

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the terrorism financing charge it filed against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.… Read more »

Nigeria: Octogenarian Killed By Own Artisans After Ransom Demand in Delta

When 80-year-old Peter Keborkwu hired a building artisan, 32-year-old Alex Kehinde, to renovate one of his properties about a month ago, he had no idea he was digging his own… Read more »

Nigeria: Ops Seeks President's Help to Stop Beverage Levy Bill

The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), has called for President Bola Tinubu's intervention to halt the passage of the proposed Customs, Excise and Tariff Amendment (CETA)… Read more »

Nigeria: Ajadi Courts Support of Oyo Federal Constituency Leaders Ahead of 2027 Governorship Race

The leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has intensified consultations with party stakeholders, calling… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Nab Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Victim in Ondo

The Police Command in Ondo State says it has nabbed a suspected kidnapper and rescued the victim in Isua-Akoko, Akoko South-East Local Government Area, of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Arrives Court in Kaduna As Trial Resumes

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as his trial, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related… Read more »

Nigeria: IPOB Condemns Terrorism Sponsors List, Describes It As 'State-Sponsored Deception'

The Indigenous People of Biafra has dismissed the Nigerian government's recently released "terrorism sponsors list," describing it as misleading and politically motivated. Read more »

Nigeria: 'If He Denies, Integrity Is in Question' - - Adebayo On Amupitan's Alleged X Account

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has raised concerns over the integrity of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral… Read more »

Nigeria: Eight Killed As Terrorists Invade Plateau Community

Terrorists stormed Mbwelle village in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State late Thursday night, killing no fewer than eight persons in a sporadic shooting that lasted… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Begin Investigation Into Killing of Agali in Lagos

The Lagos State Police have begun an investigation into the shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as "Agali," which occurred on April 11, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. on… Read more »

Nigeria: Killings Under-Reported, Security Crisis Deepening - Gbenga Hashim

ABUJA--Former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Hashim, has raised fresh alarm over the wave of killings spreading across parts of Nigeria, warning that many of the deaths were not… Read more »

Nigeria: Conviction of Terrorists Will Give Hope to Victims - U.S., CSOs, Lawyer

ABUJA--AMID rising insecurity across the country, the United States, civil society organizations, CSOs, and a senior lawyer have hailed the conviction and sentencing of Boko Haram… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Express Readiness to Win 2027 General Elections in Borno

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno on Sunday expressed its determination to contest and win all elective positions in the state in the 2027 elections. Read more »

Nigeria: Civilians Feared Dead As NAF Airstrike Reportedly Hits Borno-Yobe Border Market

Several civilians are feared dead following a reported airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a market along the Borno-Yobe border. Read more »

Nigeria: Navy Dismantles 12 Illegal Refineries, Recovers 531,500 Litres of Stolen Crude

The Nigerian Navy said on Friday that in furtherance of operations against oil theft, its personnel of Operation Delta Sentinel, in the first quarter of 2026, conducted over 183… Read more »