January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Bankers, Syndicates Accused of Selling New Naira Notes
Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted bank officials among the syndicates, who specialise in trading in the new naira notes around the country. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Data Protection Market Value Hits N5.5 Billion - Minister
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim Pantami has disclosed that the market value of Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) in the digital economy sector… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Nigeria: After Supreme Court Victory, Akpabio Rejigs Campaign Structure
Smarting from the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the APC candidate in the race for Ikot Ekpene senatorial district (Akwa Ibom North-West) seat, former governor… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Nigeria: NJC Clears 84 Judges, 9 Heads of Courts for Appointment
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of nine Heads of Courts and 84 other judicial officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Dozens of Fulani herders Killed in Nigeria Explosion
No fewer than 27 persons have been killed after an explosion on Tuesday night at a border community located in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt, ICRC Worried 25,000 Persons Missing in Nigeria
Federal government and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have expressed worry over the increasing number of missing persons in Nigeria, saying at least 25,000… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Asks London Court to Overturn $11 Billion Arbitration Award
The federal government will, on Monday mount a high-stakes attempt at London's High Court to overturn an $11bn arbitration award that left it owing more than a quarter of its… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Special Forces Kill Many ISWAP Terrorists After Failed Ambush in Borno
Several Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists, on Monday, met their waterloo in Damboa, Borno State, when Troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin… Read more »
Nigeria: NIS Arrests 303 Illegal Immigrants, Warns Against Meddlesomeness in Elections
Ahead of the general election slated to begin February 25, 2023, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has begun clampdown on foreigners residing illegally in Akwa Ibom State, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Prison Congestion - NGOs Task Federal Govt, States On Non-Custodial Special Fund
Non-governmental organisations have asked federal and state governments to urgently activate the Non-custodial Special Fund to achieve prison decongestion and reformation of… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Nigeria: Kidnapped Plateau Monarch Rescued As Police Lose One, Nab Two
Police in Plateau State said yesterday they arrested abductors of the paramount traditional ruler of Izere in Jos East local government area, Rev. Dr. Azi Wakili. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: After DSS Arrest Drama Welcome Back, Mr Governor, President Muhammadu Buhari Tells Emefiele
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday welcomed the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: IGP Not Retiring, to Complete 4-Year Term - Federal Govt
The federal government has said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, will not be retiring midway into the general elections, as earlier expected. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Nigeria: To End Vicious Circle, Police Urged to Investigate Kidnap Cases Despite Ransom Payment
Residents of Jos and Bukuru metropolis are worried over incessant kidnappings of high profile people in the area. From first week of January till date, over five kidnap cases were… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: P&ID - Court Approves Foreign Medical Trip for Lagos' Ex-AG
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos yesterday granted a former Lagos State attorney-general and commissioner for justice Olasupo Shasore (SAN), who is… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: As Insecurity in South East Escalates... Gunmen Kill 37 Police Officers in 52 Attacks
Gunmen have killed at least 37 police officers in 52 attacks on towns and communities in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, checks by LEADERSHIP have revealed. Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Rifles in Bauchi
Police and members of a vigilante group have killed four suspected armed kidnappers in a gun duel in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi State. Read more »
January 05, 2023
Nigeria: Assets Declaration - Court Stops Probe, Arrest of INEC Chairman
Moves to remove the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu from office, failed yesterday as the High Court of the Federal Capital… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Arrests Masterminds of Kogi Explosion
Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the mastermind of the Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack which occurred on December 29, 2022, near the palace… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: Go After Killers of Fatinoyes, Governor Abiodun Tells Police
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has given a marching order to the State Police Command, to go after the killers of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, who were killed and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Judgement Stopping DSS From Inviting Emefiele Landmark, Say Ethnic Youth Leaders
A group of ethnic youth leaders, the Nigerian Ethnic Youth Leaders Council (NEYLC) has celebrated the judgment of an Abuja High Court that barred the Department of State Services… Read more »
January 03, 2023
Nigeria: IGP Streamlines Indiscriminate Police Investigation Processes
In a bid to strengthen the criminal justice system and standardise investigation processes in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the inspector-general of police, IGP Usman Baba, has… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: NDLEA Seizes 636.463kgs Illicit Drugs, Arrests 290 Offenders in Gombe
National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 636. 463 kilograms of Illicit drugs in Gombe State in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Houses, 11 Shops Burnt in Adamawa Communal Crisis
A fresh communal crisis between Lunguda and Waja communities in Lamurde local government area of Adamawa State has left four houses and six shops burnt down. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Nigeria: After A Year of Violence Against Women, Draw the Line in 2023
In Nigeria, women and girls are subjected to multiple forms of violence in the home ranging from deprivation, starvation hitting, suffocating, burning, acid baths, poisoning,… Read more »