June 15
Nigeria: Civil Defence Arrests Man Over Alleged Murder of 60-Year-Old Technician in Kwara
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State have arrested one Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, 21, in connection with the alleged kidnap and murder of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara NSCDC Arrests 21-Year-Old Over Alleged Kidnapping, Murder of 60-Year-Old Electrician
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping… Read more »
June 14
Africa: Nigeria Must Lead West Africa Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking - FG
The Federal Government has said West Africa is central to Nigeria's foreign policy stressing that the country must mobilise its enormous resources to lead the sub-region to tackle… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Court Sets June 18 for Trial of Factional PDP Chairman
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama, has fixed June 18, 2026 for the trial of the Kabiru Turaki, the factional… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Electoral Fraud Is a Human Rights Violation, NHRC Warns
* Vows to monitor polls, document violations, seek remedies for victims Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Directs Security Agencies to Track, Arrest Bandits Using TikTok
The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Tinubu to Address Nigerians On Democracy Day
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a national address on Friday, June 12, in commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Drug Trafficking - Court Jails Clearing Agent, Orders Forfeiture of 3 Vehicles
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a clearing agent, Olisaemeka Okoli, to three years' imprisonment for illegally importing 610.5 kilograms of Cannabis Indica into… Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Speaks Out Amid Fraud Allegations and EFCC Case Discussions
Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, has reacted after being remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre over fraud charges filed by the Economic and Financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Stars Rally Behind Peggy Ovire Amid Marital Crisis
Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire is receiving a wave of support from her colleagues following her ongoing marital crisis with fellow actor Frederick Leonard, as friends and industry… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Nigeria Air - EFCC Alleges Ex-Aviation Minister Rented Ethiopian Airlines Plane for Show
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, presented an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines as the proposed… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Fixes June 20 for Kebbi Assembly By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the bye-election for Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Many Injured As Podium Collapses With Governor Adeleke, Sister, Chief of Staff Present
Some members of the Accord Party sustained varying degrees of injury on Wednesday after a podium collapsed during a campaign event attended by Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Increase Federal High Court Judges to 90, Appeal Justices to 110
The Senate has passed for second reading two bills seeking to increase the number of judges of the Federal High Court and justices of the Court of Appeal, in a bid to strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - No Bandit Attack On Schools in Niger - Police
The Niger State Police Command has issued a security alert debunking the rumours going the round that some schools in the state were being attacked by armed bandits. Read more »
Nigeria: Just-in - Police Kill Two Bandits, Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Abuja
At least two suspected bandits terrorising residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been shot dead, while five abducted victims were rescued. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Community Alleges Police Intimidation, Harassment
The people of Taabaa Community in Khana local government area of Rivers State have accused operatives of the Nigeria Police of persistent harassment and intimidation. Read more »
June 08
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Native Doctor, Wife Over Alleged N1bn Fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-styled native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola… Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC, Meta Launch 2-Year Data Protection Initiative After Regulatory Settlement
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Meta-Supported Initiatives for Data Protection (M-SIDP), a strategic programme aimed at strengthening data privacy… Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Obasanjo's Daughter, Iyabo Quits APC Over Alleged Maltreatment
Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former governorship aspirant for the 2027 on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors Order Abducted Oyo School Principal to Deny Sharia, N1bn Ransom Demand in Fresh Video
The abductors of students and staff kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have released a fresh video in which they directed one of their captives,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Orders Probe Into Alleged Unlawful Detention in Rivers
The commissioner of police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed an investigation into allegations of illegal detention by operatives of the command. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bandits Abducted 39 Zamfara Elders During Peace Meeting
No fewer than 39 elders of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, were kidnapped during a reconciliation meeting with Jammo, a… Read more »
June 08
Nigeria: Borno Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Free 360 Victims
The Borno State Government has dismissed claims that ransom was paid to secure the release of 360 people rescued from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist stronghold in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Who Faked Abduction, Demanded N50m Ransom, Found With Lover in Delta Hotel
A married woman, identified as Oluchi, who allegedly staged her own abduction and demanded a N50 million ransom from her family, has been found in a hotel in Delta State in the… Read more »
