October 24, 2023
Nigeria: Anti-Graft War - CISLAC Calls for Repositioning of EFCC
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Tuesday, called for the repositioning of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for effective and efficient fight… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: Foreign Illegal Miners to Blame for Banditry in Nigeria - Dele Alake
inister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake said foreign illegal miners are to blame for the spate of banditry in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Forensic Expert to Nigerians - Join EFCC, ICPC to Fight Crime, They Can't Do It Alone
As anti-corruption war remains a daunting challenge to successive administrations, a forensic expert, Prof Mannixs Paul, has called on Nigerians to actively join anti-corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Will Share New Judgment Date With Obi, All Parties
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgement on the appeal the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, filed to challenge the outcome of the presidential election that… Read more »
Nigeria: APM Withdraws Appeal Against Tinubu At Supreme Court
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has withdrawn the appeal it filed at the Supreme Court to nullify President Bola Tinubu's election victory. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Poll - Supreme Court Reserves Verdict On Atiku's Case Against Tinubu
The Supreme Court, on Monday, reserved its judgement on the appeal the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, filed to nullify the election of… Read more »
Nigeria: Extortion - 14 LASTMA Officers Face Disciplinary Panel
Fourteen personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) are set to face a disciplinary panel over extortions and high-handedness in line with the extant rules… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Nabs Paris-Bound Businessman, Excretes 93 Wraps of Heroin At Abuja Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a 40-year-old Spain-based 'businessman', Sherif Egbo Ally, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja,… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunals' Dismissal of 712 Petitions, Withdrawal of 179 Validate Our Conduct - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has given itself thumbs up on the conduct of the 2023 general elections given the outcome of ongoing litigations at the… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Nigeria: #EndSARS Anniversary - No Gathering Will Be Allowed Around Lekki Toll Gate - Police
The Lagos State Police Command on Thursday warned that it will not tolerate any form of gathering at the tollgate in the Lekki area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Fixes Date for Hearing On Atiku's Petition Against Tinubu
The Supreme Court has fixed the date for the hearing petition of Abubarkar Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party's candidate in the 2023 presidential election, against President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Contracts, Procurement Frauds Cost Nigeria N2.9 Trillion in 3 Years - Olukoyede, New EFCC Boss
The Senate yesterday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Read more »
October 18, 2023
Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Malabu Oil Fraud - Judge Berates EFCC Over Delay in Trial of Adoke, Others
Trial Justice Idris Kutigi of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jabi, on Wednesday, slammed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Nigeria: Former Governors, Ex-Ministers, Others Under Investigation - EFCC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, disclosed that following petitions received by the commission, some former governors, former ministers and some… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Insecurity - We'll Help Nigeria Overcome Banditry, Kidnapping, Boko Haram - EU
The European Union yesterday expressed its willingness to assist Nigeria overcome banditry, kidnapping and insurgency by Boko Haram, saying the security of the Niger Delta was key,… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Nigeria: HURILAWS and TIP to Govt - Stop Torturing Death Row Inmates
IN commemoration of the World Day Against Death Penalty, the Human Rights Law Service, HURILAWS, and The Inclusion Project, TIP, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to stop the… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Many Killed, 300 Houses Destroyed As Communal Conflict Erupts in Cross River
Two communities, Ovonum and Ofatura, in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, are locked in communal strife, which has left many dead and over 300 houses destroyed. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 28,997 Lives Lost to Insecurity in Benue - Don
No fewer than 28,997 persons are reported to have lost their lives to insecurity in Benue State, even as over 54,476 houses and farm produce valued at over N21 billion were also… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Mohbad - More Twists in the Tale
What many thought would be a cut and dry affair regarding the investigation into the cause of death of Ileriolowu Aloba a.k.a Mohbad is looking complicated and taking unexpected… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Man Who Defrauds Ladies With Fake Marriage Promises
The police in Imo State yesterday paraded one Wisdom Mmaduka, a 30-year-old man, over alleged fake marriage promises to six women to defraud them. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Taskforce Vows Clampdown on Illegal Miners
The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Mining has vowed to apprehend individuals, groups or organisations involved in illegal solid mineral mining in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Risks, Burden, Legislation, Way Out for Nigeria
The unlawful trafficking of human organs for transplantation, known as organ harvesting, is an increasing global concern. Nigeria, like many other countries, is not immune to this… Read more »
Nigeria: More Trouble for Naira Marley as Court Issues Production Warrant Against Him for Alleged Credit Card Fraud
Embattled Nigerian singer, Azzez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley, who is currently cooling his feet in the custody of the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Command, following… Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Police Lied, We Responded to Enquiry Sept 28 - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said they responded to the Police enquiry on reported arrest and detention of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: After 10 Days in Captivity Abducted Benue Commissioner Regains Freedom
After 10 days in captivity, the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo has regained his freedom. Read more »