February 11
Nigeria: 2 Killed, As Police Confirm Abduction of 14 Benue Travellers
Benue State Command has confirmed the abduction of passengers travelling from Oju local government area to the southern part of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Centre Calls for Caution On E-Transmission of Results
As debates intensify over the proposed amendment to Nigeria's Electoral Act, the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has called for a cautious, inclusive and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Upholds Election of Koko Clement, Others As Printers Institute's Leaders
The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has upheld the election of Mr Koko Clement as president and chairman of the Governing Board of the Chartered Institute of Professional… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Advises UK On Kanu's Arrest, Transfer to Sokoto Prison
A United States-based advocacy organisation, the Rising Sun Foundation, has called on the United Kingdom (UK) government to seek clarification from Nigerian authorities regarding… Read more »
Nigeria: I May Be Arrested Soon - El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and a prominent figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), has hinted on an alleged plot to arrest him by… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Senate Okays E-Transmission of Results, Retains Manual Collation As Backup
The Senate on Tuesday approved the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) Result Viewing Portal… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Real-Time Transmission of Election Results Possible, Says Natasha, Tasks INEC to Partner Starlink
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to collaborate with satellite internet provider,… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Appeal Court Okays Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension By Senate
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, Monday, okayed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Man Shot Dead During Anti-Narcotics Operation in South Africa
A Nigerian national has been shot dead during an anti-drug operation in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province, South Africa, sparking protests and calls for the arrest of a local political… Read more »
Nigeria: Constable Returns ₦2.6m Mistakenly Transferred to Him to Boost Police Image - Borno PPRO
A police constable serving in Borno State Police Commanx, Mohammed Alhaji Muhammad, has returned ₦2.6 million mistakenly transferred into his bank account, saying the gesture was… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: DHQ Vows to Bring Perpetrators of Kwara Massacre to Justice
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to bring perpetrators of massacre in Woro community of Kaiama local government area of Kwara State, to justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Electoral Act - I Would Have Joined Peter Obi to Protest At NASS If I Were in Nigeria - El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has said that he would have joined fellow ADC chieftain and Opposition leader, Mr. Peter Obi, and others, in protesting at the… Read more »
February 08
Nigeria: 85-Year-Old Woman Begs Court to Return Land Documents
An 85-year old woman, Mrs Henrietta Fawehinmi, has appealed to a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, to compel her son, Prof Hakeem Fawehinmi, to return the original… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt for Killers of Anambra Community Head, Woman
The commissioner of police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has declared a manhunt after the killers of the president-general of Ogidi community of Idemili-North LGA of Anambra… Read more »
February 09
Nigeria: Rights Group Petitions Code of Conduct Bureau Over Alleged Electoral Act Tampering
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate members of the Senate who allegedly abused their authority by… Read more »
February 08
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Africom Chief As Security Talks Deepen
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, received the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Artist, 3 Others Die in Music Studio
A gospel artiste, Matthew Ogundele, and three members of his crew have been found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB Cancels 'Monday Sit-At-Home' in South-East
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the total and permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, effective from Monday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Yusuf Mourns As 30 Perish in Kano Road Crash
No fewer than 30 persons have been reportedly killed while several others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident that occurred on Sunday morning at Kwanar Barde in… Read more »
Nigeria: Pope Mourns Victims of Attacks in Nigeria, Urges Government to Protect Citizens
Catholic pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent surge of violent attacks across parts of Nigeria, describing the incidents as "deeply troubling" and… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Three to Die By Hanging for Murder in Osun
Three men have been sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo for murder. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: 'It's a Great Honour', Trump Hails Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu's Presence At U.S. Prayer Breakfast
United States President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu, describing her presence at the US National Prayer Breakfast in Washington as "a great honour". Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Condemns Kwara, Katsina, Benue Killings, Says Nigeria Now Killing Field
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina, and Benue States, describing the attacks as further evidence that Nigeria has… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Massacre - Security Forces Deployed to Woro Village As Police Launch Investigation
A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, and National Forest Guards, has been deployed to Woro community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State which was… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Governor Abdulrazaq After Deadly Terror Attack in Kwara
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following the deadly attack on Worro community in… Read more »
