Nigeria: Insecurity Will End After Elections - Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has linked the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria to the build-up to the upcoming elections, expressing optimism that the situation will… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Nobody Plays By Rules Anymore', Peter Obi Speaks On Judiciary

Former Labour Party presidential candidate and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Peter Obi, has cast doubt on the integrity of Nigeria's Judiciary, declaring that… Read more »

Nigeria: I Will Declare War On Insecurity If Elected President - Peter Obi

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to take decisive action against insecurity in Nigeria if elected as… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue 12 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 188 Suspects in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested no fewer than 188 suspects linked to various criminal activities and rescued 12 kidnapped victims within the month of March. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Pipeline Surveillance Contract Renewal

Justice Bello Kawu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the renewal and restructure of the nation's pipeline surveillance… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Dismisses Reports of Corporal's Killing in Katsina Barracks

The headquarters 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has dismissed widespread reports alleging foul play within military barracks over the death of Corporal Ude Jude, describing such… Read more »

Nigeria: 45 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has confirmed that 45 kidnapped victims have been rescued in the ongoing security operations in forests around Alkaleri local government… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 21 Suspects in Kano Drug Raids

The Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 21 suspects and seized illicit substances following a series of coordinated raids across… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Condemns Jilli Airstrike, Demands Accountability

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported airstrike on Jilli market on the Borno-Yobe border, calling it a "devastating failure" and demanding urgent… Read more »

Nigeria: Scores Killed, Many Injured in NAF Accidental Bombing At Borno-Yobe Market

According to report, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has resulted in civilian casualties killing over 40 and injuring over 10 persons mostly traders. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Petitioned to Arrest Blessing CEO Over Alleged N300million 'Fake Cancer' Fundraising Scam

Controversial influencer, Blessing Okoro Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of… Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Leadership Dispute - Umeh Backs Court Move, Faults INEC's Role

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator Victor Umeh, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over what he described as… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lobbying Firm Threatens Sanctions Against INEC Officials, Election Riggers

A United States-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has said it will recommend sanctions against officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Appeal in Progress, Ignore Rumours - Lawyer

Aloy Ejimakor, counel to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said tht his client's appeal against his conviction on terrorism-related… Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad DNA Saga - Father Rejects Court's Appointment of Independent Lab, Demands Parallel Test

The legal dispute over the paternity of Liam Aloba, son of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the singer's father, Mr.… Read more »

Nigeria: Easter - Sokoto Can Urges Govt, Stakeholders to Tackle Insecurity With Wisdom

The Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Sokoto State Chapter, has called on the government and other stakeholders to fulfil their responsibility with commitment and wisdom… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Easter Attack - Terrorists Fired Machine Guns, Stole Church Offerings, Survivor Recounts

Survivors of the Kaduna church attack have recounted their ordeal, with residents revealing that the terrorists stormed the community with machine guns. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Deploy 1,803 Personnel Across FCT for Easter

Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they deployed 1,803 personnel across the territory to ensure a hitch-free 2026 Easter celebration. Read more »

Nigeria: Blessing CEO Goes Dark On Instagram Following Heated Medical Grill Over Cancer Claim

Controversial relationship therapist and social media influencer, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has deactivated her Instagram account following a high-stakes… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Disciplinary Action Over Viral Videos of Police Harassment in Lagos

Viral videos showing alleged harassment and assault by police officers in parts of Lagos State has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting the Inspector-General of Police (IGP),… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attacks - Cameras to Be Installed to Stop Killings, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government will immediately deploy a security network, including surveillance infrastructure, aimed at helping law enforcement… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Alleges Electoral Bias, Plans Nationwide Protests

The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has alleged an emerging alliance between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),… Read more »

Nigeria: NiDCOM Decries Alleged Rights Violation As Mozambique Deports 40 Nigerians

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced that 40 out of the 42 Nigerians recently arrested in Mozambique have been deported back to the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA, US-DEA Strengthen Partnership Against Narco-Terrorism

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA) have expressed commitment to strengthening existing partnership to… Read more »

Nigeria: Money Laundering - CBN Mandates Financial Institutions On Real-Time Monitoring

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has In a bid to curb money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated financial… Read more »