February 20
Nigeria: Jigawa Courts Received 30,058 Cases in 2025
A total of 30,058 cases were filed before various courts unde the Jigawa State Judiciary in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Restrains Central Bank, 12 Others From Disbursing Copyright Levies to Musical Society
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim Mareva injunction to freeze funds from copyright levies payable to the Musical Copyright… Read more »
Nigeria: Survivors Relive Tragic Moments of Plateau Mine Disaster
Survivors of a gas explosion at a mining site in Zurak community in Wase local government area of Plateau State have called on the federal and state governments to come to the aid… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Hands Over 204 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Families
The Kaduna State Government has handed over rescued 204 kidnap victims to their respective local government area chairmen for reunion with their families. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Dele Momodu Speaks On Efforts to Resolve Davido, Sophia Momodu Custody Dispute
Media personality Dele Momodu has opened up about ongoing efforts to resolve the long-running custody dispute between his niece, Sophia Momodu, and Afrobeats star Davido over their… Read more »
February 18
Gabon: Gabon Suspends Use of Social Media Until Further Notice
Citing security reasons, Gabon's media regulatory body, High Authority for Communication (HAC), has declared suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", explaining… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: FCT Nurses Condemn Attack On Colleague, Demand Action
National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has condemned the assault of a nurse by suspected one-chance criminals in… Read more »
Nigeria: N230m Fraud - Police Arraign Man Over Ai-Cloned Image of Peter Obi
The police have arraigned a middle-aged man, Olayinka Adesiyan, before the Federal High Court, Lagos over an alleged N230 million forex investment scam involving an AI-cloned image… Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: After Signing New Electoral Law, Tinubu Insists Voting, Collation Remain Manual
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, declaring that Nigeria's electoral process remains "essentially manual"… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Tinubu - Why I Signed Electoral Reform Bill Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2026, declaring that Nigeria's electoral process remains "essentially manual"… Read more »
Nigeria: COAS Urges Military Veterans to Join Politics, Policy Advocacy
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged retired personnel of the Armed Forces to actively participate in politics, governance and policy… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Detains El-Rufai After Release From EFCC As DSS Denies Arrest of Ex-Governor
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been taken to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday night after his brief… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Davido - Sophia Momodu's Lawyers Vow Legal Action Over Alleged Intimidation Claims
The legal representatives of Sophia Momodu have issued a strong statement warning that they will pursue every lawful measure to resist any attempt to intimidate counsel or… Read more »
Nigeria: UK to Begin Issuing Evisas to Nigerian Travellers From Feb 25
The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border as UK Visas Go Digital for Nigerian travellers, a statement issued on Monday by Senior… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Court Stops NNPCL's Subsidiary, 3 Others From Demolishing Estate in Bonny
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining the NNPC Exploration and Production Company Limited (NEPL), Renaissance Africa Energy Company… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Groups Distribute Relief Materials to Displaced Pastoral Families in Kwara
The organisation of Fulbe Global Development and Rights Initiative (FGDRI) and Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation, Kwara State chapter, have distributed relief materials… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Agency Intercepts Cannabis On Zaria-Kano Road
Kano State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 64 bags of cannabis sativa concealed inside a trailer conveying cement along the Zaria-Kano… Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Judiciary Deepens Sector Reform With Area Court Rules
Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Joel Agya, has signed into law the Taraba State Area Courts Rules, 2026 and the Taraba State District Courts Rules, 2026, to strengthen access… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: 2027 - I'll Contest for President - Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has affirmed to run for the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sure of nothing but… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: MACBAN Rejects Terrorism Allegations, Seeks Senate Intervention Over U.S. Bill
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), on Sunday, formally rejected as "false and injurious" attempts to associate the organisation with terrorism in… Read more »
February 16
Africa: VP Shettima Back in Abuja After Successful Engagements At AU Summit
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Alleged Persecution - NNPP Defends Kwankwaso's Record
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Wednesday, expressed shock over a proposed bill before the United States Congress that lists its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa… Read more »
Nigeria: Ghana Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Ring, Arrest 12 Nigerians, Others
Operatives of the New Juaben South Municipal Police Command in Koforidua, Eastern Region of Ghana, have arrested 13 suspected commercial sex workers, including 12 Nigerians and one… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Atiku Visits El-Rufai After Airport Arrest Saga
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid what he called a solidarity visit to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday night, barely hours after the former… Read more »
Nigeria: Nard Condemns Assault On Doctor At Fmc Owo
National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the brutal assault on a resident doctor at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo. Read more »
