January 18
Nigeria: Court Dismisses APC Suit Against Osiec Chair
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo has dismissed a suit filed by the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against the appointment of Barrister Hashim… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Condemns Killing of Mother, 6 Children in Kano
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of a woman, Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara, Wike Meet Truce Panel As Lawmakers Give Condition to Halt Impeachment
·APC asks CJ to obey court order Read more »
Nigeria: Hoodlums Kill Housewife, Her Six Children in Kano
Tragedy struck residents of Dorayi Charanchi Quarters in Kano when unknown hoodlums killed a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children. Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Over 100 Worshippers in Three Kaduna Churches
Over 100 worshipers were kidnapped in Kaduna on Sunday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Police Caution Awka Residents Against Street Protests
The Police Command in Anambra has cautioned residents of Awka against organising or participating in street protests over any form of crime, warning that such actions could… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Killing Wife in Kebbi
The Police Command, in Kebbi, says it has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government… Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Caregiver in Canada Over Alleged Assaults On Vulnerable Adults
A Nigerian caregiver, Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, working at an East Toronto group home for vulnerable adults has been arrested and charged with seven counts of assault, Toronto police… Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Condemns Detention of 52 AAU Students
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has condemned the arrest and alleged unlawful detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the action… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti 2026 - Court Nullifies PDP Governorship Primary Election, Orders Fresh Primary
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election which produced Dr Wole Oluyede. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Otobi Akpa in Benue, Kill Four, Scores Missing
Not fewer than four persons have been killed by suspected Fulani Islamic extremists in a night in Otobi Akpa in Otukpo local government, and scores are missing. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Security Operatives Neutralise Scores of Bandits in Kogi
Nigerian security operatives comprising the military and the Nigeria Police Force Airwing components, have neutralised scores of bandits in Kogi. Read more »
Nigeria: Lived for Only Five Minutes in 2026 - A'ibom Teenager Shot Dead By Soldier During Crossover Night
·Army shields suspect? Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Benue Links Bus in Otukpo, Three Passengers Hospitalised
The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed an attack on one of its commercial vehicles along the Otukpo-Gboko axis of Benue State, leaving three passengers… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Police Confirm Portable's Arrest, Probe Video of His in-Custody Assault
The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into a viral video showing controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being… Read more »
Nigeria: Impeachment - Rivers Assembly Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot to Halt Legislative Duties Through Court Order
- The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by some persons linked to the state government to obtain a court order aimed at stopping the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasu Slams 'Discriminatory' Teacher Retirement Law, Demands Inclusion for Non-Teaching Staff
ABUJA -- THE Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU,, has decried deep inequities in Nigeria's education policy, accusing the government of… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Rape - Police Clear Senator Abbo of All Charges
- The Nigeria Police Force has cleared Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District, of an alleged rape accusation levelled against him in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Nab Notorious Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms in Nasarawa
LAFIA -- Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects, Kabiru Isah and Monday Bulus, following actionable intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Defends Move to Release 70 Suspected Bandits
The Katsina State Government has explained its decision to initiate the release of 70 persons suspected to be involved in banditry, saying the move was part of efforts to sustain… Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Kills Suspected Motorcycle Robber in Makurdi
- A suspected lone armed robber, believed to specialise in motorcycle theft, was killed on Sunday evening by an angry mob opposite Prime Power Filling Station in the Ankpa Ward… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Police Foil Cult Initiation Ceremony, Arrest 25 Suspects
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January 12
Nigeria: Police Nab Three Suspects Over Death of Female Lawyer in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested three suspects in connection with the death of a female lawyer, Ms Princess Chigbo, in Abuja. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims in Nasarawa
Police operatives attached to Assakio Division, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have successfully stormed kidnappers' hideouts in Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages of Lafia… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Charges Austrian for Failing to Declare $800k, €651k At Lagos Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, has arraigned an Austrian national, Kavlak Onal for allegedly failing to declare… Read more »
