October 12, 2025
Nigeria: Tinubu's Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Encourages Criminality - Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, describing it as a reckless misuse of power… Read more »
Nigeria: Netizens Outraged Over Tinubu's Presidential Pardon for Husband Killer Maryam Sanda
Nigerians have expressed outrage on social media following news that Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has been granted a… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Nigeria: 2009 Agreement - South West Varsity Workers Join Nationwide Protest
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)… Read more »
Nigeria: Release Nnamdi Kanu Now, Atiku Tells Govt
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu if due prosecution is not done. Read more »
Nigeria: President Pardons Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Others
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Parents, Ebonyi Govt Bicker Over Shutdown of Illegal, Unapproved Schools
Parents of school children across the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State and officials of the State Ministry of Education, (Primary and Secondary) have disagreed over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group Seeks Police Chief's Intervention in Rivers Monarch, Youth Leader Murder
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has accused the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of bias in its investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Oshiugbokor community in… Read more »
Nigeria: Council of State Endorses 959 National Honours By Tinubu
The National Council of State has approved the National Honours Award Committee report for 2024 and 2025, endorsing 959 recipients, including eminent Nigerians, friends of Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ensure Credible Elections, New National Electoral Chief Amupitan Urged
The newly nominated chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), has been tasked with ensuring credible elections in… Read more »
October 09, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Initiative to Verify Authentic Online Platforms
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Trustmark Initiative, a new scheme designed to verify and certify authentic online platforms and e-commerce websites in… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air Passenger Arrested for Stealing From Foreigner's Luggage
An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnaji's Resignation...Rights Groups, Lawyers Demand Stringent Laws Against Forgery
Two prominent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria, have demanded stringent laws… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Nigeria: Army Deploys Full Brigade to Rout Out Bandits From Kwara Forests
The Nigerian Army headquarters has deployed a full brigade and heavy equipment in different parts of Kwara South, as troops were already milling through communities inward Oke-Ode… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Nigeria: Emefiele Trial - EFCC, Defence Disagree Over Forensic Examination of Evidence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the legal team of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, sought the intervention of a… Read more »
Nigeria: Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit to Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Nigeria: We Have Set Safety Standards With Operational Cadre, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday said the state government has raised the bar in life and property safety by inaugurating the safety first campaign and… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Religious Leaders Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence
The federal government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and civil society partners, has called for a… Read more »
Nigeria: Rent Crisis Hits Kaduna Residents
Many residents of Kaduna State are groaning under the weight of soaring house rents as landlords and agents continue to hike prices in significant parts of the State. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Agents Get N20m Fine for Ownership Changes Without Approval - Central Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a N20 million fine on any super agent, financial institution, or entity that alters its ownership structure without securing prior… Read more »
Nigeria: Reactions As Tinubu Seeks Fresh $2.84bn Foreign Loan
President Bola Tinubu has sent a request to the House of Representatives seeking approval to access aggregate external capital of $2.347 billion. Read more »
October 07, 2025
Nigeria: Senate Approves 10-Yr Passport Ban for Nigerians Convicted Abroad
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill proposing a 10-year international passport ban for Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad. Read more »
Nigeria: House of Reps Set to Debate Nnamdi Kanu's Medical Condition
The House of Representatives has resolved to debate a motion seeking urgent medical intervention for the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Nnaji's Alleged Certificate Forgery...We'll Act After Court Verdict, Says Presidency
As pressure continues to mount on the minister of science, technology, and innovation, Uche Nnaji, to resign over an alleged certificate forgery, the Presidency has said it will… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Nigeria: Minister Nnaji Debunks Reports of Certificate Forgery, Fingers Enugu Governor As Architect
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, has denied allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him by a Nigerian news platform, lamenting the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Next Drug Control Master Plan Must Address Emerging Threats - Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has charged all stakeholders involved in the ongoing… Read more »
