Nigeria: Trump's Invasion Threat - We've Killed 13,500 Terrorists, Arrested 17,000 Suspects - Govt

As the threat by the United States of America to invade Nigeria over accusation of genocide against Christians looms, the Federal Government has spoken of the strident efforts it… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves 14-Year Jail Term for Sexual Harassment in Educational Institutions

The Senate has adopted a fourteen-year jail term and not less than five years without an option of a fine for sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions in… Read more »

Nigeria: No Targeted Killing of Christians in Nigeria, Keyamo Writes Trump

...Seeks Trump's cooperation to confront terrorism Read more »

Nigeria: Bill for Transition to Electric Vehicles, Green Mobility Scales Second Reading in Senate

...Senate says global EV industry projected to exceed USD 1.5 trillion by 2030 Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Discuss Trump's Invasion Threat With Executive

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said yesterday the Red chamber will take Trump's threat to the executive arm of government since the issue bordered on foreign policy and… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Attack - DSS Blames Delay in Trial of Suspects On Legal, Procedural Issues

The Department of State Services (DSS) has blamed the delay in the trial of terrorism suspects, accused of masterminding the Aug. 26, 2011 bombing of the UN building, on legal and… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmakers Blast Trump, Say Threatening Military Action Against Nigeria Irresponsible, Reckless

Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trump's recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Genocide - Former DSS Director Urges Govt to Take Trump's Threat Seriously

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has called on the Federal Government to treat U.S. President Donald Trump's allegation of Christian… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N6bn Money Laundering - Court Orders Mompha to Enter Defence

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money… Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Inmates Awaiting Trial for Years Regain Freedom in Taraba

Thirteen inmates who had spent years in detention without trial in various correctional facilities across Taraba State have finally regained their freedom, thanks to the pro bono… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Probes Missing 24-Yr-Old NYSC Corps Member in Bayelsa

Yenagoa--Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command have launched an investigation into the case of a missing youth corps member, Levi Anyanwu… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Release of Man Detained 8-Yrs for Murder Without Trial

The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the immediate release of one Mr. Sewedo Folorunsho, who has been awaiting trial for alleged murder in Kirikiri prison for… Read more »

Nigeria: Defilement - Lagos Urges S'court to Affirm Conviction of Dr. Olaleye

Lagos State Government has prayed the Supreme Court to affirm the conviction of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, who was convicted for defiling his wife's 16-year-old niece by the State High… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Leave Me, My Family Alone' - Regina Daniels Alleges Ned Nwoko Ordered Arrest of Siblings

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has alleged that her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, ordered the arrest of her elder brother and sister, with her younger sister also facing possible… Read more »

Nigeria: Intl Rights Activist Blames Corruption in Nigeria for President Trump's Threat

International rights activist Alhaji Musa Saidu, has blamed bad governance in Nigeria for the threat issued by the American President Donald Trump to carry out military actions in… Read more »

Nigeria: 19 Bandits Killed As Troops, Bandits Engage in Gun Battle in Kano

A gun battle between troops of Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army and bandits, have left no fewer than 19… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria On Track to Hit 2m Bpd Oil Production By 2027 - NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says Nigeria remains on track to grow crude oil production to two million barrels per day (bpd) by 2027 and three… Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Ignorant of Genocide Claims, Realities in Nigeria - Senator Ndume

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate and Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has said that former United States President Donald Trump is… Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims, Recover N3.8m Ransom in Kogi

The troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered N3.8 million ransom meant for their release. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Organise Fact-Finding Confab to Unearth Drug Traffickers, Abusers

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged increase in drug trafficking and alcohol abuse has pledged to unearth perpetrators for prosecution to ensure… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Youths Urge Governor Ahmed Aliyu to Seek Second Term in 2027

-- Say Leadership Has Restored Confidence, Stability, and Progress in Sokoto State Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Wrong On Claims of Christian Killings in Nigeria - Oba of Lagos, Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu I, has faulted former United States President Donald Trump over his recent claim alleging persecution of Christians in Nigeria, saying the remark… Read more »

Nigeria: 15% Petrol Import Duty Against Spirit of Deregulation - Oil Marketers

Oil marketers have criticised the Federal Government's plan to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petrol, arguing that the proposal contradicts the principle of deregulation in… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Reiterates Commitment to Religious Tolerance After Trump's Comment

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom and promoting tolerance among citizens, following a recent statement by the United States of… Read more »

Nigeria: Curbing the Suicide Epidemic

With the staggering statistic that every 33 minutes a life is lost in Nigeria to suicide, it has become urgent to open national conversations about suicide and mental health. The… Read more »