June 20
Nigeria: Court Postpones Ruling On Emirate Tussle
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024, to 2 pm today. Read more »
Nigeria: Drug Trafficking Charge - Court Rejects Abba Kyari's Fresh Request for Bail
A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed a fresh application by detained Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, who is facing drug trafficking charge, filed… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism - Why Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, indicated his interest in exploring an out-of-court settlement in the alleged terrorism… Read more »
Nigeria: I'm Ready to Negotiate With Govt, Kanu Tells Court
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed his readiness to enter into a negotiation with the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Target Assets of Drug Barons, Traffickers - NDLEA
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) on Wednesday justified the decision of the agency to go after assets of drug barons and… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - We'll Await Supreme Court's Decision, Says Senate
The Senate has said it would await the decision of the Supreme Court on the contentious issue of local government autonomy before fashioning out the way forward by taking a fresh… Read more »
Nigeria: Tension in Prisons Over Rising Food Inflation
·N750 now inadequate to feed one inmate per day Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnap - Families of Lebanese Nationals Rebuff Police Intervention
Families, community and close associates of the four Lebanese nationals kidnapped Friday by suspected militants in the riverine areas of Lagos State have reportedly rebuffed police… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Binance - Court Dismisses Fleeing Anjarwalla's Suit Against NSA, EFCC
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by fleeing Binance Holdings Ltd's executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the… Read more »
Nigeria: How Lagos Police Rescued Kidnapped Fouani MD, 4 Others in Midnight Raid
Police authorities in Lagos State has said the Managing Director of Fouani Company, an LG and Hisense subsidiary, Mohamed Fouani, kidnapped alongside two Lebanese, the boat captain… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Rivers - Attempts By Council Chairs to Remain in Office Treasonable - G60 Lawmakers
Federal lawmakers operating under the aegis of G60,have demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of the 23 local government council chairmen in Rivers State whose tenure expired… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Nigerian 'Drug Dealer' Attacks Police Officer During Raid in South Africa
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has revealed that one of its officers was attacked by a suspected Nigerian drug dealer during an operation in Randburg, north… Read more »
Nigeria: Pandemonium in Onitsha As Police Avert Clash Between Angry Traders, Govt Officials
There was pandemonium at Niger Street Onitsha, following a clash between the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State, OCHA, Brigade and some traders using umbrella to cover… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Court Slams N10m Compensation Against Kano Govt for Breach of Bayero's Right
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ordered Kano State Government to pay the sum of N10 million as compensation for breaching the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero's… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Garage - LASTMA Sanctions 52 Commercial Vehicles
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has sanctioned 52 commercial vehicles for operating illegal garages and parking around Obalende and Iyana-Oworonsoki areas of… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: 1 of 4 Substance Abusers, a Woman - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says one out of every four users of illicit drugs is a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passed 25 Legislation's, 115 Resolutions in One Year - Senate Leader
AS the Senate turns one year today, the Senate has said that as of June 11, 2024, at least 477 bills were initiated since the 10th Senate kicked off its activities precisely on… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirship Tussle - Court Rule Against Kano Govt, Others Challenging Jurisdiction
...we'll decide whether or not to appeal ruling, says Counsel Read more »
Nigeria: Report of Shooting, Kidnapping On Kaduna-Abuja Road False - Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Government said a report of shooting and kidnapping on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway was false and should be disregarded. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Police Advice Public to Identify Recovered Vehicles
The Ogun State Police command has called on members of the public, especially those who lost their vehicles or motorcycles to thieves or left abandoned to report at Owode-Yewa… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 3, Raze Houses, Foodstuffs Bank As Residents Flee in Fresh Attack On Niger Communities
Suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram have again invaded Lantan village in Shiroro local government area of Niger state and killed three people with scores injured. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout in North-East As Vandals Attack Newly Rebuilt Power Towers
Vandals have again attacked power transmission towers taking electricity to the northeast of Nigeria, leaving Maiduguri and its environs in darkness. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: DSS Draws Red Line On June 12 Protests
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned individuals and groups planning to stage protests on June 12, Democracy Day, to desist from any violent or disruptive actions. Read more »
Nigeria: Only Three Out of 614 Public Probes Concluded Since 1999 - Report
A report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity has revealed that only three out of 614 investigative probes related to corruption have been concluded since… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits
The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »