Nigeria: 210 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to Troops in Lake Chad Axis

Maiduguri --IN a victory against terrorism, 210 Boko Haram terrorists, including conscripted fighters and their families, have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task… Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain Crisis - Migration Expert Reveals Root Causes, Policy Failures

Nigeria's brain drain crisis worsens as top talent flees abroad. In this interview with Vanguard's Deputy Crime Editor, Evelyn Usman, a Border and Migration expert, Oladotun… Read more »

Nigeria: Top Politicians Defect in Major Nigerian Party Shake-Up

Coalition leaders, including former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election, Peter Obi, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi… Read more »

Nigeria: We Need Legal Frameworks That Support Tech Advancement - Sanusi

Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has called for legal frameworks that support responsible technological advancement, adding that policymakers must work closely with… Read more »

Nigeria: Mokwa Flood - 600 Missing Victims Presumed Dead - Lawmakers

Lawmakers from Niger and Kwara states, yesterday, informed the House of Representatives that no fewer than 600 persons declared missing in the recent Mokwa flood disaster in Niger… Read more »

Nigeria: Hunger, Inflation Fuelling Nigeria's Insecurity, Methodist Prelate Tells Tinubu

The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Aba, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that hunger and inflation were fuelling insecurity in the country,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Mohbad's Father's Suit Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Mr Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (popularly known as Mohbad). Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Halt Consideration of Senate Bills Over Delayed Concurrence

The House of Representatives has halted the consideration of all bills originating from the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria: 'They're Enemies of Nigeria' - ADC 2023 Presidential Candidate Kicks Against Coalition

Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has kicked against the adoption of his party as a coalition platform for opposition… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Peter Obi Submits Single-Tenure Proposal to Opposition Coalition

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has submitted his single-tenure proposal to the opposition coalition for consideration. Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Quizzes Lagos Council Chairman Over Alleged Corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest and interrogation of the Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council… Read more »

Nigeria: We'll No Longer Tolerate Dormant Oil Wells, Underperforming Assets - Minister

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has tasked oil operators in the country to unlock untapped assets and convert dormant licenses into… Read more »

Nigeria: Former Senate President David Mark Resigns From PDP

Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has tendered his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanaian National, Caution Public Against Fraudulent Travel Offers

As part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle transnational crime syndicates and curb violent crimes such as kidnapping, the Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reduces Ex-Depot Price By N40 As More Marketers Join Partnership Deal

With assurance of a steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery's high-quality petroleum… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt's Threats, Blackmail, Patronage Made Members Defect to APC - PDP Leaders

Prominent figures in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday, rose from a closed-door meeting with a declaration that the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal… Read more »

Nigeria: Harassment - Lagos Socialite Sues Police for N50m

A Lagos socialite, Gail Fajembola, has filed a fundamental rights enforcement suit before the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking a perpetual injunction restraining Olutoyi Estate… Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Present As Dantata's Son Announces Arrival of Father's Body in Madinah for Burial

Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, was present as the body of Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Cbex Crypto Scam - Ai-Hyped Ponzi Scheme Defrauds African Investors

Embarrassed and in debt, Edwin was left reeling after losing $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), one of the crypto-trading platforms preying on investors in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Pension Payment Remains Top Priority - AGF

The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's unwavering commitment to pension payments under the Defined Benefit… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Terrorist Negotiator, Mamu, Files Fresh Bail Application

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, fixed July 22 to hear a fresh bail application that was brought before it by alleged Abuja-Kaduna train kidnap negotiator, Mr.… Read more »

Nigeria: I Will Contest in 2027 Election - Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters at home and abroad that he will be contesting the 2027 election… Read more »

Nigeria: Assassination Claim - Court Grants Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Bail On Govt's Fresh Charge

The Federal Government has docked the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal High Court on a fresh six-count charge. Read more »

Nigeria: Soludo Probes Alleged Brutality By Anti-Touting Squad

The Anambra State government has ordered investigation into the alleged brutal activities of an anti touting outfit operating in the state, particularly in the commercial city of… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Five Kidnapped Victims in Lagos, Katsina

The Nigeria Police Force, in a sustained and strategic operation aimed at curbing crime and criminal activities, has rescued one kidnapped victim in Lagos and 4 kadnapped victims… Read more »