April 28
Nigeria: Court Restrains MTN Nigeria, Airtel Networks Limited Over Airtime Lending Dispute
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained MTN Nigeria and Airtel Networks Limited from suspending or restricting airtime lending services linked to Nairtime Nigeria Limited,… Read more »
April 27
Nigeria: Army Arrests 9 Suspected Oil Thieves, Confiscates Products Worth Over N250m
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected oil thieves and confiscated products worth over N250 million in operations carried out across states in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Again Insurgents Kill 29 in Fresh Attack in Adamawa
No fewer than 29 persons have been confirmed death in a fresh attack by insurgents in Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo High Court Acquits Dhl Manager Over Missing UK-Bound Parcel
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin branch manager of DHL Express, Mr Nuhu Omokide, of complicity in the disappearance of a parcel… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: Betrayal At Home - How Siblings Allegedly Killed Their 38-Year-Old Brother
Homicide cases appear to be rising across Nigeria, with an increasing number occurring within families. In this report, SAMUEL ABULUDE and KINGSLEY OKOH examine a disturbing case… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: 12 of 416 Ngoshe Captives Escape From Boko Haram Terrorists
Twelve of the 416 residents abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area have escaped Boko Haram captivity, security sources confirmed. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Troops Nab Notorious Ipob Commander, 4 Others in Ebonyi
The Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA in the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY in Ebonyi State arrested a notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest 3 Suspects in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has recovered a stolen Pontiac Vibe and arrested three suspects believed to be operating an interstate vehicle theft syndicate across Kano, Jigawa,… Read more »
Nigeria: Human Trafficking - Ekiti Naptip Seeks Partnership With Judiciary
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) office in EKiti State, has sought the partnership of the state judiciary, especially in the areas of… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Case Not About Removal of Kano Emir or Reinstatement - Lawyer
A lawyer in the ongoing legal dispute involving a Kano Emirate titleholder, Bashir Muhammad Tudun-Wizirci, has clarified that the case before the Supreme Court does not concern the… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Demands Urgent Amendment to 'Dangerous Loophole' in Electoral Act
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an immediate amendment of Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026, warning that a dangerous provision in the law could undermine the… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Coup Plotters to Make Public Appearance As Federal Govt Arraigns 6 Wednesday
The suspected coup plotters will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja at noon this Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: Bauchi Governor's Son Threatens Lawsuit Over Defamation Report
The eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, has threatened to take legal action against an online media outlet over what he described as a defamatory… Read more »
Nigeria: 167 Senior Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Misconduct
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced disciplinary proceedings against 167 senior officers over alleged breaches of professional conduct and related offences. Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Kaduna Court Adjourns Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail to June
BThe Kaduna State High Court has adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Group Demands Swift Rescue of 37 Abducted Worshippers
Ariko Community Development Forum in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State has called for the immediate and safe rescue of 37 worshippers abducted during an Easter Sunday… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa - Governor Namadi Urges APC Leaders to Spot Challenges Ahead of 2027 Polls
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has tasked leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to identify potential challenges and strengthen party structures ahead of the 2027… Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: Federal Govt Urged to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse
A group, Recovery Discovery Network, has made a passionate appeal to the federal government to declare a state of emergency on adolescent drug abuse. Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: NDLEA Warns Nigerians Against Receiving Unverified Packages From Abroad
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians to be cautious when asked to receive parcels from relatives or friends living overseas. The… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Just-in - Saraki, Ahmed, Others to Face Fresh Trial Over 2018 Offa Robbery
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and former Kwara State governor, Abdulfatai Ahmed, will on June 4, 2026, face a fresh 20-count charge bordering on culpable homicide,… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Groups Reject U.S. Lawmaker's Call for Matawalle's Removal
The Nigerian Muslim Congress, Northern Elders Political Development Group and Youths Vanguard for Peaceful Co existence of Nigeria have rejected a call by a United States lawmaker… Read more »
Nigeria: CAC Confirms Cyber Breach, Triggers System Review
Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving unauthorised access to parts of its digital infrastructure, triggering a system-wide… Read more »
Nigeria: Stay Away From Land Disputes, Police Warn Officers
The Ebonyi State Police Command has cautioned its officers and men against undue interference in civil matters, particularly land disputes. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Jilli Airstrike - NHRC Demands Command-Level Accountability, Independent Probe Over Civilian Killings
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a forceful demand for full accountability following a deadly airstrike on a civilian market along the Borno, Yobe border town… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Denies Arming Repentant Terrorists
The coordinator of "Operation Safe Corridor", Brig-Gen. Yusuf Ali, has debunked claims that "repentant and active Boko Haram terrorists were being armed to fight alongside the… Read more »
