March 10
Nigeria: Movie Tackles Domestic Violence, Celebrates Ebira Culture
A new short film, Oyiza, aimed at drawing attention to the growing menace of domestic violence, premiered in Lagos on Sunday with a colourful celebration of Ebira culture and… Read more »
March 09
Nigeria: Troops Smash Terrorists Cell in Sokoto, Recover Weapons
Nigerian troops have dismantled a suspected terrorist network and recovered a cache of weapons during a major counter-terrorism operation in Kadam Forest, Tangaza Local Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolition Protests - Rights Groups Petition PSC, Demand Justice for Soweto, Others
No fewer than 15 civil society and human rights organisations have petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC), calling for an urgent investigation into the conduct of the Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Upholds Conviction of Ex-Army General, Orders Refund of Over N4bn
The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentencing of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 Polls - Parties Scramble to Meet Electoral Act Deadline
ABUJA -- With the release of the 2026 Electoral Act and a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, political parties are under pressure to meet strict deadlines set by the… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Epstein Files Global Fallout - Nigeria Is Too Tolerant of Abuse of Power
In The Republic, Plato makes strong connections between city and soul, arguing that as the city is, so is the soul; both having a tripartite nature, corresponding to the… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Navy Backs Enforcement of Equipment Leasing Act
The Nigerian Navy has pledged full support for the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) in enforcing the Equipment Leasing Act, 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism Allegation - Nnpp Writes Us Congress to Defend Kwankwaso
ABUJA -- The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has disclosed that it has formally written to the United States Congress to defend its 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Police Quell Fears Over Alleged Violent Protest in Jos
The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, has held a crucial closed-door meeting with leaders of the Islamic Movement in Jos to address circulating voice… Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Court Exonerate Albert of False Fraud Claims in $667,000 Case
LAGOS -- Following a comprehensive and exhaustive investigation by the Nigeria Police Force Special Fraud Unit, SFU, and subsequent ruling by a Federal High Court, Mr. Austin… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Abuja Protests - U.S. Embassy Reschedules Visa, Till March 9
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of its Abuja office for routine business following concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Court Sentences Two Bandits to Death By Hanging
The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced two bandits, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, to death by hanging for armed robbery. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: We Await A'court Judgment On Ibadan Convention
-The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Hajiya Farida Umar has said that the judgment of the Federal High court in Ibadan validating the… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack Ngoshe Community in Borno
...Ndume confirms casualties, abductions Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Shoot Farmer, Kidnap Wife in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed gunshot injuries sustained by a farmer and the abduction of his wife by gunmen on Wednesday night in Akure, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N2.4bn Fraud - Stella Oduah, 1 Other Enter Plea Bargain Deal
A former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah and one other charged with N2.5 billion fraud in an Abuja High Court on Thursday opted for a plea bargain deal. Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry - Lawal Meets Security Chiefs, Mourns Victims of Attacks
Governor Dauda Lawal has offered his administration's sympathies to the communities and families of victims affected by recent bandit attacks in various parts of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Scores Killed, Abducted As Boko Haram/ISWAP Invade Borno Community - Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has confirmed the killing of an unspecified number of civilians, soldiers and terrorists when armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP invaded Ngoshe last… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Pastor, Wife Arrested for Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl in Bayelsa
A pastor and his wife have been arrested by the police in Bayelsa State over allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl, a relative of the wife, in Yenagoa. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Urges Americans in Abuja to Stay Indoors Over Protest Risk
The United States Embassy in Abuja has advised American citizens to remain indoors due to the likelihood of protests linked to the ongoing conflict between the United States and… Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Pictures - Military Debunks Death of 20 Soldiers
....Says Terrorists Engaging in Recycled Propaganda Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Sani, Abbas Set Two Million Vote Target for Kaduna APC in 2027
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have tasked the APC's new executives to secure two million votes for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Ex-NDDC's Omatsuli, Momoh, Others From Money Laundering Charge
A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former executive director of Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Custody Dispute - Lawyer Demands N1bn Damages From Davido Over Alleged Defamation
Ebelechukwu Enedah, counsel to Sophia Momodu in the ongoing custody dispute with singer Davido over their daughter, Imade, has demanded N1 billion in damages from the artiste over… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Lists Seized Items in El-Rufai Raid
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Monday disclosed the documents and electronic devices it said were recovered from the Abuja residence of… Read more »
