September 10
Nigeria: 125,517 Terrorists Surrender in North-East - DHQ
A total of 125, 517 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops in the North-East Theatre, Chief of Defence Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru has disclosed. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Vows Continued Operations to Recover Missing Arms in Okuama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, has pledged that military operation in Okuama Community, Ewu Kingdom would continue… Read more »
Nigeria: Prison Break in Borno Amid Severe Flooding
Due to severe flooding in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday, a prison break has occurred at the Custodial facility in the city, and unconfirmed number of inmates have… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour, Stakeholders Threaten Showdown Over Ajaero's Arrest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other stakeholders have condemned the arrest of its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, threatening a showdown with the government. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Wife Mourn Niger Tanker Blast Victims
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi Tinubu, have sent their heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State on the petrol tanker explosion on the… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: NLC Gives Federal Govt 12am Deadline to Free Ajaero
The federal government has been given up to midnight of Monday, September 9, 2024 to release detained President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero or risk… Read more »
September 08
Nigeria: Borno Judge Regains Freedom 2 Months After Abduction As Wife, Others Remain in Captivity
A Judge with Borno State High Court, Justice Haruna Mshelia, who was abducted two months ago by Boko Haram terrorists alongside his wife, driver and police orderly along Biu-… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Poverty, Ignorance Boosting Organ Trafficking in Nigeria
As demand for kidney, liver and heart transplants increases, especially in developed countries, there are concerns about the prevalence of human organ trafficking in Nigeria by… Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: $50bn - CSO Wants AGF to Act On Supreme Court Order
A Civil Society Organisation, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resources Centre) has said it will be writing the Attorney General of the Federal Federation to act… Read more »
Nigeria: Days After Mafa Massacre, Terrorists Attack Another Yobe Community
Four days after wreaking havoc in Mafa, Tarmuwa local government area, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Goni Madu in Buni Yadai Gujba LGA of Yobe State where they razed the… Read more »
September 03
Uganda: Cheptegei in Hospital After Boyfriend Allegedly Uses Petrol in Attack
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is receiving treatment in hospital for 75 per cent burns after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend. Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Court Summons Cardoso Over Binance Case
A federal high court in Abuja has summoned Olayemi Cardoso, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to appear before it regarding the money laundering case brought against… Read more »
Nigeria: Northern, Southern Elders Disagree Over New Constitution
In a growing wave of contention, leaders from the Northern and Southern parts of the country have disagreed over whether there should be a new constitution or an amendment to the… Read more »
September 03
Nigeria: Boko Haram Burns Down Village, Many Missing in Yobe
Suspected Boko Haram members have stormed Mafa ward in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State and killed the entire people of the village, burndown houses and shops. Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Scores Killed, Youths Abducted As Terrorists Sack Community in Yobe
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday attacked Mafa village in Tarmuwa local government area of Yobe State, killing yet-to-be-confirmed number of residents while also razing… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Fines Nigerian Entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi $250m in Fraud Case
Nigerian entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi will pay more than $250 million in fines following a fraud case brought against him along with three of his companies by the Securities and… Read more »
September 01
Nigeria: I Warned Against the Danger Radicalisation of Bandits - Sheikh Gumi
A prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has reiterated his warning about the dangers of radicalising the bandits. Read more »
August 28
Nigeria: Biafra / Federal Govt Engaging EU to Extradite Simon Ekpa - DHQ
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, has said the federal government would respond appropriately through the European Union. Read more »
August 27
Nigeria: Katsina Police Kill 2 Suspected Bandits, Rescue 5 Victims
The Katsina State Police Command said its troops have neutralised two suspected kidnappers in two separate bandit attacks and rescued five kidnapped victims in the operation that… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Families Excited Over Students' Freedom, End Struggle to Raise Ransom
There is palpable relief and excitement among family, friends and university authorities following the rescue of the 20 medical students from their kidnappers in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: Baba Fryo Accuses Nasboi of Intellectual Theft
Veteran Nigerian musician, Baba Fryo, has called out upcoming artiste, Nasboi, for allegedly stealing lyrics from his iconic hit, 'Denge Pose'. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Man Over Theft of Yobe Govt's Water Pump, Solar Panels
Troops of Forward Operations Base Potiskum in Yobe State have arrested a 54-year-old man, Mallam Ahmed Abubakar for stealing the state's agricultural empowerment tools distributed… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Violating Own Law With Mandatory Crude Supply to Local Refiners'
The federal government has been informed that it is close to violating existing laws by issuing mandatory sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and its local counterparts in Naira. Read more »
Nigeria: First Lady Remi Tinubu Congratulates New CJN
The First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, on behalf of Nigerian women, has congratulated the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Read more »
August 27
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Begin 7-Day Warning Strike Over Abduction of Colleague
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a seven-day warning strike over the abduction of its member, Dr Popoola Ganiyat, at the staff quarters of the National… Read more »