February 12
Nigeria: The Perimeter of the Judicial Leash, By Chidi Odinklau
It is widely said that Nigerian judges over-worked and grossly underpaid. Read more »
Cameroon: One Killed in Bombing in Cameroon
A homemade bomb killed one person and wounded dozens of others in western Cameroon Sunday, an attack the authorities said may have been carried out by anglophone separatists. Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Army Rescues 11 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna
Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army (NA) have neutralised four insurgents, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. Read more »
February 08
Nigeria: Abducted Abia Varsity DVC Regains Freedom
The abducted Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the Abia State University, Prof. Godwin Emezue, has regained his freedom after spending 11 days in the kidnappers' den. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigate Alleged Killing of 11 Fulani By Soldiers in Kaduna - Northern Elders
A group of Northern leaders in Kaduna State have called on the federal government to investigate the alleged killing of 11 Fulani youth in Tilde-Fulbe community in Kachia Local… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Drug Enforcement Agency Intercepts Ghanaian Cannabis
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said, yesterday, that its operatives successfully intercepted large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Terrorism/Kidnapping - Influential Northern Senator Under Watch - Source
An influential Northern Senator us being closely watched by security agencies in the country for reportedly spearheading terrorism, banditry and Kidnapping. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Find, Prosecute Ekiti Monarchs' Killers, Igboho Urges Govt, Security Agencies
Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Thursday, called on the Federal Government and security agencies to leave no stone unturned in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti School Pupils Kidnap - Ondo Amotekun Deploys 100 Personnel, Parades 31 Suspects
To secure the release of six kidnapped schoolchildren, three teachers and their driver, Ondo State security outfit, codenamed, Amotekun, yesterday, deployed 100 of its personnel to… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 30 Feared Dead As Tanker Explodes in Imo Forest
Over 30 bodies were said to have burnt to ashes after a tanker suspected to be used by oil bunkers exploded in the forest of Obitti, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Battles Religious Sect Over N13bn Money Laundering for Terrorists
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, revealed yesterday why the war against insecurity has been protracted, disclosing that a powerful… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Govt Orders Probe of Contamination, Death of Aquatic Lives in Abia Community's Stream
The Abia State government has ordered a probe of the contamination and death of aquatic life in Aro Ajatakiri, Ajata-na-Igu Autonomous Community stream in Ikwuano Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Fish Out Killers of Two Ekiti Monarchs, Oyebanji Orders Security Agencies
...condemns attack Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Miss Commonwealth Wanted Over Alleged Illicit Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Dead, Many Wounded As Delta Communities Clash Over Land Dispute
Pandemonium in riverine communities as Okoloba and Okuama communities in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Government Areas of Delta State, yesterday, engaged in a shootout over land… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - We Remain Neutral, Committed to Protecting Lives, Property - DHQ
** Says video circulating, spreading falsehoods about military personnel Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Over 30 Killed, Houses Burnt As Gunmen Defy Curfew
·Group alleges compromise by security agencies Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer, Ejimakor Tackles Buhari On Fair Trial Confession
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has reacted to the confession of former President Muhammadu Buhari, that bringing… Read more »
Nigeria: Victims of Nasarawa Air Strike Still Awaiting Justice One Year On - Amnesty International
One year after the air strike that killed 40 people in Rukubi in Doma area of Nasarawa State, Amnesty International Nigeria has said neither justice nor accountability had been… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: 'Daddy, Don't Allow Them Kill Us', Father of Abducted Girls Recounts Daughters' Plight in Captivity
Mansur Al-Kadriyar, the father of six girls abducted in the Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has recounted his ordeal while in captivity. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: 16 Sacked Plateau Lawmakers Shelve Sitting As Security Agents Take Over Premises
Jos - The 16 members of the Plateau State House of Assembly sacked by the Court of Appeal made good their promise to resume plenary today but the attempt was thwarted by… Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Kidnapping - 'We'll Make Abuja Hot for You, Criminals Warned'
·Says enough is enough ·Slams informants: 'you won't sleep well again' Read more »
Nigeria: Breach of Contract - Court Dismisses Davido's Preliminary Objection
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has dismissed the preliminary objection by Nigerian-American singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and his company,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Illegal Miners' Explosives Caused Ibadan Blast'
Following the explosion that rocked major parts of Ibadan, on Tuesday, one of the survivors, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, who lives close to the epicentre, said it was foreigners, who… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Govt Is Probing 107 Universities, Affiliated Institutions - Investigation
The Federal Government has begun the probe of about 107 universities, mainly private ones, which were set up in the country in the last 15 years. Read more »