October 02, 2023
Nigeria: 2 Pregnant Women, 15 Others Killed in Rivers Pipeline Explosion
Two pregnant women and 15 others were killed following a pipeline explosion due to the activities of illegal refining of crude oil at Rumucholu village in Ibaa community of Emoha… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Hails Arraignment of Diezani in UK, Moves to Extradite Ex-Minister to Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated the extradition process of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, while hailing her… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Urges Collaboration to End Domestic, Sexual Violence
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for collaboration and partnership with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) to end the scourge in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Feared Dead in Delta Tanker Explosion
A petrol tanker explosion in Koko, Warri North local government area of Delta State has claimed several lives estimated to be 20. Read more »
Nigeria: No Stay of Execution on Tinubu's Chicago Record - U.S. Court
Justice Nancy Maldonado, of the United States (US) court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, has warned that no more request for stay of execution on the order of the… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Agencies Call for Specialised Courts for Drug Cases
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA), and other heads of drug law enforcement agencies in Africa have called for the setting up of specialized courts to try drug… Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna APC Urges PDP, Ashiru to Join Hands With Governor Sani
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, to join hands with Governor Uba… Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Nullifies Kwara's Youngest Lawmaker's Electoral Victory, Orders Rerun
The Kwara State National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ilorin, the State capital, on Saturday, nullified the election of the youngest lawmaker in the State… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Anti-Terrorism Group Accuses Kwankwasiyya Movement of Threatening Judicial Officers
The National Coalition Against Terrorism has accused members of the Kwankwasiyya movement of allegedly threatening the lives of judges that entertained the petition arising from… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Nigeria: Insecurity - Kaduna Ward Heads Vow to Identify, Expose Criminals
Traditional Ward heads in Kaduna State have vowed that they will identify and fish out criminal elements in their domains just as they declared their total support for the State… Read more »
Nigeria: DSS Moves Against Masterminds of Sagamu Killings
Security operatives in Ogun State have vowed to unmask persons and the causes of the recent cult clashes in the Sagamu area of the state. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Leah Sharibu Now Leading ISWAP Medical Team in Lake Chad - Report
Leah Sharibu, one of the 110 female students of the Government Girls' Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, who were abducted on February 19, 2018, by terrorists, now… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Tackles Zamfara Govt Over Alleged Politicisation of Security Challenge
The federal government has taken a swipe at the Zamfara State government for allegedly politicising the abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in the State. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Nigeria: Fuel Explosion Kills Dozens in Benin Republic
At least 34 persons have died in Seme Podji, a border town in Benin Republic, when a contraband fuel depot exploded into flames, sending up a black cloud of smoke into the sky and… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: 'Judges Not Responsible for Delay in Justice Dispensation'
Justice of the Court of Appeal Hajiya Binta Zubairu has said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation of justice as erroneously believed by some Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: NEITI Report - SERAP Demands Probe of $15bn, N200bn Missing Oil Revenues
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to probe the allegations contained in the recent… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: PEPC's Verdict Flawed Over Non-Recognition of 'Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation', Atiku Tells Supreme Court
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is seeking an overturn of the judgment of the Presidential Election… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Approach Supreme Court, Seek Nullification of Tribunal's Judgment
The final legal battle over the outcome of the February 25, 2023 presidential election has begun, with the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Three Nabbed for Murder of Senator Adeola's Aide in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three notorious suspects over the murder of Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, an aide of a member of the National Assembly representing… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Committee Proposes Livestock Ministry to Address Herders-Farmers Clashes
The National Livestock Reforms Committee has proposed the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Livestock to oversee and address the pressing issues related to clashes between… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: MohBad Petitioned Police Over Threat to Life Before His Death
Late Nigerian musician, Promise Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, filed a petition to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over alleged threat to his life more than two months… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: 23 Clerics Killed, 200 Churches Destroyed By Bandits in Kaduna - CAN
As the Kaduna State Police Command and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) agree to work against insecurity and activities of bandits and kidnappers, the Christian community… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: DSS Quizzes CBN Deputy Governor, Aisha Ahmad
The Department of State Services (DSS) has kept mum over the alleged arrest and investigation of the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Financial… Read more »
Nigeria: At Leadership Twitter Spaces - Stakeholders Absolve Judges, Blame 9th Nass for Atiku, Obi's Loss At Tribunal
Nigerians have voiced their feelings concerning the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) with stakeholders blaming lawmakers over the passage of the 2022… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Nigeria: How International Criminal Court Serves West's Interests
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established two decades ago to investigate cases of inhumane actions by the military, genocide, and crimes against humanity. However, it… Read more »