September 23
Nigeria: FEC Approves Amendment of Nigeria's Tax Laws, Construction of Judges' Quarters
"One of the bills offers tax relief to companies that generate incremental employment." Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello's Trial - Kogi Lawmakers Demand Removal of EFCC's Chair
A shootout ensued between EFCC operatives and security details of Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo and former Governor Yahaya Bello last Wednesday. Read more »
September 20
Nigeria: Hand Over Suspected Abuja Ritualist to Us - Police Tell NSCDC.
The police said the suspect wanted to use a lady for ritual in an Abuja hotel. Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: FCT, Rivers, Delta Get New Police Commissioners
Mr Egbetokun said the postings were done to strategically reposition the Nigerian Police Force and ensure the maximum utilisation of human resources available to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Joke Silva Seeks Eradication of Sexual Harassment in Film Industry
"The importance of women in the film industry is paramount to shaping our nation, so we need a safe and conducive environment to thrive". Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Lagos Attends to 300 Sexual, Domestic Violence Cases Monthly - Official
"As of last year, we provided services to over 6,333 survivors. We now attend to an average of 300 new cases monthly." Read more »
Nigeria: Journalist Accused of Sharing Content Critical of Kano Governor, Emir Sent Back to Prison
Mr Dahiru was initially charged with criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult before a magistrate. Read more »
September 19
Nigeria: EFCC Operatives Try to Forcefully Arrest Me, Fire Gun Shots - Yahaya Bello
Apparently puzzled by EFCC's late night's action, Mr Bello's media team said the commission refused to get get hold of the former governor for interrogation after surrendering… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Sokoto Government, PDP Trade Accusations of Fraud, Wasteful Spending
Sokoto government alleges that the administration of Mr Tambuwal did not account for ₦16.1 billion shares sold through the state's investment company. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Enforce 0.005 Percent Cybercrime Levy On Transactions
This rate is lower than the 0.5 per cent levy previously introduced by the CBN in May. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Serves Contravention Notices to Over 280 Property Owners
The Lagos government asks property owners to report with available documents or titles authorising them to use the setback, warning that failure to do so may result in their… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: VFS Global Alerts Nigerian Nationals to Stay Clear of Fraudulent Visa Appointments
Due to increased demand for visa application appointments, scammers pose as employees or associates of the organisation; or agents who promise an early appointment at an additional… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Opens Case Against Man Who Allegedly Set Mosque On Fire
Shafi'u Abubakar, who lives in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, is charged with culpable homicide, attempted murder, causing grievous hurt and mischief by fire. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Court Dismisses Shareholder's Suit Over FBN Holdings' Conduct of Annual General Meetings
In its preliminary objection on 22 August, FBN Holdings contended that the petitioner's claims had been overtaken by time and, consequently, were no longer a live issue. It sought… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Three Students for Allegedly Causing Student's Death
The Magistrate did not take their pleas for lack of jurisdiction and ordered their remand at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected Kidnapper in Benin, Rescue Victim - Official
"The second (suspect) is believed to have narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries." Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Persons Die in Fatal Autocrash - FRSC
Some of the victims died instantly when the fatal accident occurred on Sunday, according to the FRSC. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Election - Commissioner of Police Reacts to Alleged Ties With FCT Minister
The Commissioner of Police reacted to the allegations that his deployment to Edo State to the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Will Terrorist Halilu Sububu's Death Reduce Banditry in Rural Northern Nigeria?
Some of Mr Sububu's lieutenants are believed to have escaped the gun battle that led to his death. Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: One Dead, Eight Injured in Third Mainland Bridge Accident
At least two separate accidents occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday, an official says. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Orders Investigation Into Alleged Detention of Naval Personnel for Six Years
Abbas Haruna, a naval rating, was allegedly detained on the orders of an officer, Muhammad Adamu. Read more »
Nigeria: Multiple Killings, Innoson's First Electric Vehicle, Other Top Stories From South-East
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Sell Dangote Petrol in Lagos for N950
"Estimated Pump Price in Lagos" is N950.22, the document states. Read more »
September 15
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Cubana Chief Priest's Lekki Restaurant
Cubana Chief Priest announced the restaurant's opening on his Instagram page on 2 September. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Election Violence, Endless Fubara-Wike Feud, Other Top Stories From South-South
This is a review of major events in Nigeria's south-south region last week. Read more »