June 02
Nigeria: Ireland Tightens Rules for Long-Term Student Visa Applications
International students planning to study in Ireland for more than three months must now obtain a long-term study visa before travelling, the country's Immigration Service Delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Futo Student's Death - CLTC Vows Justice, Opens Investigation
The Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) has condemned the alleged unauthorised disciplinary actions that reportedly led to the death of a student of the Federal… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Captive Until Oyo Abducted Victims Are Freed - Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, declaring that Nigeria remains "captive" for as long as… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo, Borno School Abductions - Teachers Protest Nationwide As Can Seeks State of Emergency On Insecurity
I NUT threatens national strike amid protests in Kano, Lagos, Jos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, others Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Zamfara Police Rescue 3 Abducted Victims, Urge Against Ransom Payment
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued three persons abducted by suspected bandits, while reiterating its warning against the payment of ransom to criminals as part of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Get Rid of Terrorists Within 90 Days or Resign' - RCCG Overseer Adeboye Tells Security Chiefs
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigeria's security chiefs to either eliminate terrorists within 90 days or… Read more »
Nigeria: 274 New Cholera Cases Recorded in Borno Within 24 Hours As Toll Hits 4,204
At least 39 people have died and more than 4,200 suspected cholera cases have been recorded across several local government areas of Borno State, health authorities have disclosed. Read more »
Nigeria: Judge Recuses Self From Trial of Briton, Indians Charged With $42.48m Fraud
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has recused himself from further proceedings in the criminal case involving a British national, Marcus Wade, and two… Read more »
Nigeria: Estate Dispute - Court Adjourns Bizman's Widow, Children's Suit Till July 7
Justice Omolade Awope of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a preliminary objection filed by the widow of the Ashipa of Ife, Chief Stephen Obaloluwa… Read more »
June 01
Nigeria: Lagos Govt, Police Dismiss Rumoured Bandit Attacks in Eleko, Imota
The Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command have dismissed reports of a suspected bandit attack in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Boy During Maghrib Prayers
A young boy was killed and several worshippers injured after suspected bandits attacked a mosque during Maghrib prayers in Namama community, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna… Read more »
May 31
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Attack On Wike-Backed PDP Secretariat in Bauchi
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command attached to the 'B' Division, GRA Bauchi, have arrested two suspects in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy, disturbance of… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drug in Water Purifier Machines From Europe
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from… Read more »
May 29
Nigeria: National Assembly'll Support State Police Creation - - Akpabio
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday said the National Assembly would support efforts to create state police as part of measures to strengthen security across the… Read more »
May 28
Nigeria: Why Court Ruled in Favour of DSS Operatives in Defamation Suit Against Serap
Many erroneously hold the view that public institutions and their officials are to be criticised and accountability demanded from them at will, while they are only required to… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Suspected Vandals, Armed Robbers in Kwara
Men of the Kwara State Police Command, on Tuesday, arrested three suspected vandals and armed robbers in Ilorin, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Chamber Advocates 2-Year Grace Period Before Enforcing New Tax Penalties
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged government to suspend penalties on late tax filings until business owners adjust and fully understand new tax laws and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Daughter Threatens Protest Over Lagos APC Primaries
Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has threatened to lead a protest over the outcome of the recently conducted All… Read more »
Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Faces Backlash Over Comments On Oyo School Kidnapping
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has come under fire on social media over her video on X linked to the recent kidnappings involving school children and teachers in Oyo State. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: ADC Defends Primary Process Amid Rigging Allegations
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has defended the credibility of its presidential primary process amid allegations of irregularities and rigging raised by presidential… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC Records 267,787 Rights Complaints in April, Raises Alarm Over Killings, Abductions
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that it recorded 267,787 human rights complaints across Nigeria in April 2026, raising fresh concerns over rising… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Court Okays INEC's Power to Issue Election Guidelines
BLess than 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) appealed the judgement nullifying part of its election guidelines, issued to political parties,… Read more »
May 25
Nigeria: Legend Golden Care Foundation's Work in Criminal Justice Reform
Nigeria's justice system faces persistent challenges, including congestion in correctional facilities, slow judicial processes and limited access to legal representation for… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Residents Seek Total Ban On Betting Activities
Residents of Dutse in Jigawa State have called for a total ban on betting activities, citing rising financial losses, youth involvement in crime, and worsening social problems… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Traditional Ruler, Five Others Over Alleged Ritual Practices, Intimidation
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested the traditional ruler of Sii Community in Khana local government area of Rivers State, Chief Benedict Naalor Deezim and… Read more »
