May 10
Nigeria: How 120 Defections Reshaped National Assembly
Lawmakers, Yiaga Africa, CISLAC, others say it's betrayal of voters' trust Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: President's Biggest Challenge Is Worsening Insecurity - Veteran Journalist
A veteran journalist and former General Manager of the Nigerian Standard Newspapers, Nde Jonathan Ishaku, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu's greatest political challenge… Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: DHQ Denies Civilian Casualties in Niger, Insists Airstrike Killed 70 Terrorists
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has insisted that it's airstrikes conducted on Sunday 10 May 2026 at bandits locations at Katerma, Bokko, Kusasu and Kuduru Villages all in Shiroro… Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Court Rejects Sowore's No-Case Submission, Orders Activist to Open Defence
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in the cyberbullying case instituted against… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Police Bust N713.9m Bank Fraud Syndicate, Arrest 2 Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate accused of diverting N713.9 million from customers' bank accounts, arresting two suspects allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Creating Stronger, More Viable States- - Shettima
President Bola Tinubu's comprehensive economic restructuring is rebuilding the pillars of Nigeria's economy every state of the federation can depend on, the vice president, Senator… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Baby Stolen At Birth in Imo, Sold for ₦4.5m Rescued By Police in Lagos
Social media activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM) has announced the rescue of the baby who was stolen at birth in a hospital in Owerri, Imo State, and… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: NDLEA Raids Buk Area, Arrests 6 Suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested six suspected drug dealers during a raid around the Bayero University Kano (BUK) Old Site, as… Read more »
Nigeria: Lobi Stars Set Up Committee to Audit Player Contracts
Lobi Stars FC have constituted a committee to verify and review the contractual status of all players, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and ensuring proper compliance… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Jolly Nyame From 2027 Elections
A Federal High Court, Jalingo, has ruled that the former Taraba State governor, Rev. Jolly Nyame, is not eligible to contest in the 2027 general elections. Read more »
Nigeria: Fraud - Court Admits Emefiele's Co-Defendant's Statement in Evidence
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja will on Monday admit in evidence the extrajudicial statement made by Henry Omoile, the second defendant, in… Read more »
May 06
Africa: South Africa's Shame
There is a particular cruelty in what is happening to Nigerians and other African migrants in South Africa right now. These are people who crossed borders within the same… Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Tinubu Declines Assent to NIMC Act Repeal Bill Over Discrepancies
President Bola Tinubu, has withheld his assent to the National Identity Management Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2026, citing drafting errors and structural inconsistencies in… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Uncover, Neutralise Ied in Borno
Operatives of the Borno State Police Command, on Tuesday, discovered and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) concealed in a backpack at Layin Logo, Moduganari area of… Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Federal Govt Kicks Over Rising Xenophobic Tensions Against Nigerians in South Africa
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over escalating tensions in South Africa, particularly protests targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals, warning that… Read more »
Nigeria: 13 Inmates Freed in Keffi As NGO Pays Court Fines
No fewer than 13 inmates at the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre in Nasarawa State have regained their freedom after a non-governmental organisation paid fines and… Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Protest, Demand Release of Blogger 'Justice Crack' Over Cybercrime Charges
Activist Peter Akah, on Monday, led a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of blogger and social media personality Chidiebere Mark, popularly known as… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgment On PDP Crisis Has Affected Its Control - Gov Mohammed
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has said the recent Supreme Court judgment on the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has prevented any faction from taking… Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Atiku to Visit Us Over Nigeria's Insecurity, Others - Aide
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to visit the United States of America to draw global attention to Nigeria's worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance… Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Supreme Court Throws Mark-Led Adc a Lifeline, Voids Status Quo Order
Invalidates Ibadan PDP Convention PDP factions clash over interpretation of judgement | INEC Re-lists David Mark as ADC National Chairman Read more »
Nigeria: Jos North Killings - 4 Suspects Plead Not Guilty, Case Adjourned Till 8 May
Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau state capital, on Thursday remanded four suspects in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over their alleged… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Wife Cries Out Over Missing Activist, Alleges Military Involvement
Wife of a civil rights activist, Theresa Chidiebere, has raised alarm over the disappearance of her husband, Justice Mark Chidiebere, who has been missing since last Tuesday under… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Insecurity - Senate Considers Bill to Strengthen Police Funding
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2019 (as amended) and enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act,… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: 2027 - ADC Will Be On Ballot, Mark Dismisses Fears of Exclusion
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the party will participate fully in the 2027 general elections, despite… Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Police Officers Over Delta Extra-Judicial Killing
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olutunji Disu, has ordered the immediate disciplinary action against officers of the Nigeria Police Force involved in the fatal shooting… Read more »
