June 29
Nigeria: Witness Recounts Probe Into Ozekhome's Alleged Use of Fake Passport to Claim London Property
Mr Ozekhome's defence team took the EFCC witness to task over the findings of his forensic examination of the Tali Shani passport allegedly forged by Mr Ozekhome and his… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Seized Largest Terrorist Electronic Intelligence Cache Since 9/11 During Nigeria Raid - Official
"From that raid, we needed an extra plane to bring home all the electronic material that we captured in those camps," Mr Gorka said. "The haul was three times bigger than any enemy… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Special Report - Inside Details of Farmer-Herder Clashes in Abuja Community
Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over… Read more »
June 29
Nigeria: Did Nigeria Spend $61 Billion Supporting South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Struggle?
As renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa prompted the repatriation of over 250 Nigerians, claims about Nigeria's contribution to the country's anti-apartheid… Read more »
Nigeria: Odumodublvck Makes Unverified Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Blaqbonez - Legal Action Threatened
Once regarded as close collaborators, the two have made the latest exchange the climax of a relationship that has steadily deteriorated over the past two years. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: 2027: Fragmented Opposition Gives Ruling APC Upper Hand in Jigawa
Internal crises have significantly diminished the standing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Jigawa State. The crises have cast… Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Exclusive - Refinery Maintenance Fraud: EFCC Recovers ₦38.66 Billion, Other Properties
The anti-graft agency is preparing to prosecute some former and serving officials of the NNPC and contractors over alleged abuse of office, money laundering and contract fraud. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: SSS Releases Herder Wrongfully Detained for Two Years, Gives N3 Million Compensation
Mr Idris was released following what the SSS described as a thorough review of his case. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Peter Obi Finally Files N8bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Defamation
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo if he failed to withdraw his fraud and extortion allegations against the… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Eight Dead, 26 Rescued As Three-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said emergency responders had recovered eight bodies and rescued 26 people from the debris as of 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: EFCC Charges Miyetti Allah Leader With Money Laundering Over $2.53m Received From Bauchi Govt
"Bodejo, linked to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, is expected to take his plea before the court in the coming days as the Commission commences formal proceedings," EFCC said… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N109bn Fraud Trial - Ex-Accountant-General Idris' Witness Says EFCC Lured Her to Sign His Statement
Former accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris' lawyers closed their case in the trial-within-trial on Wednesday, prompting the judge to set 13 October for adoption of… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Another Industrial-Scale Meth Factory in Oyo Forest
The developments raise fresh concerns about attempts by transnational drug cartels to establish South-west Nigeria as a synthetic drug manufacturing hub. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Deny Viral Motorcycle Video Shows Bandits, Say Riders Are Vigilantes, Hunters
The clarification followed intense reactions online after the video prompted speculation that the riders were armed bandits operating freely in the state. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Senate Passes State Police Bill, Empowers Governors to Appoint Police Commissioners, Give Directives
The legislation seeks to establish a state policing structure that would operate concurrently with the existing federal police system. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: One Killed, Many Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State
Three persons have been rescued alive, while emergency workers race against time amid fears that more victims remain trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - Commissioned but Locked: How an Idle Hospital Is Failing Women in Akwa Ibom
Almost a year after the Mother and Child Hospital was commissioned in Akwa Ibom, it remains closed. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Refutes Alleged Fuel Export-Reimport Framing As Illogical
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the act as… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Cislac, Transparency International Fault UK Court Verdict Acquitting Diezani
CISLAC/Transparency International Nigeria says the acquittal of former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a UK court is a setback for global anti-corruption efforts and… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: CSO Raises Concerns Over Executive Powers, Transparency Gaps in Akwa Ibom Fiscal Bill
Policy Alert has asked Akwa Ibom lawmakers to amend key provisions of the proposed Fiscal Responsibility Bill, warning that unchecked executive powers and weak accountability… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Court Orders Probe Into Alleged Leaked Video As Witness Testifies On Interrogation of Coup Suspects
The prosecution lawyer said he watched the leaked video on the page of social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Lagos-Based BDC Operator, Firms Over Alleged Terrorism Financing
The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Denial, Document Confirms Uche Nnaji Ignored Multiple ICPC Invitations Over Forgery
Mr Nnaji had denied reports that the ICPC earlier invited him for questioning as part of the ongoing probe of his certificate forgery scandal. Read more »
June 22
Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Police Give Fresh Assurance On Release of Abducted Pupils, Teachers
Mr Fayoade declined to comment on reports suggesting that the abductors had made demands involving ransom payments or the release of detained associates. Read more »
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Boy Shot Dead in Osun, Father Blames Killing On Suspected Political Thugs
In a footage circulating online, the father of the deceased while bitterly crying accused a man identified as Saheed Tanfeani of leading the group of six armed men responsible for… Read more »
