Nigeria: Ethical Conduct, Integrity Key to Public Confidence in Judiciary - CJN

"Every interaction, ruling, and exercise of discretion by judges shapes public perception of fairness, integrity, and accessibility within the justice system," the CJN said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Three Mourners, Abduct Two in Benue

Three mourners were killed, and two others abducted in an attack by armed men in Ushongo LGA of Benue State. Read more »

Nigeria: Journalists Barred From Covering Coup Trial in Abuja

A court official and an operative of the SSS directed reporters to vacate the courtroom shortly before the trial judge took her seat, signalling what appears to be the authorities'… Read more »

Africa: Russia's Africa Corps Describes Mali Attacks As Coup Attempt, Blames West

The European Union, in a statement, condemned the attack, offering "sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Malian authorities." Read more »

Nigeria: Doris Ogala Absent As Court Adjourns Cyberstalking Case Involving Pastor Chris Okafor

Mr Okafor's legal team accused the actress of cyber incitement, bullying, harassment, stalking and criminal defamation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Inaugurates General Court-Martial, Begins Trial of Coup Suspects

More than 30 military officers accused of plotting a coup were brought to the venue in a "Marco Polo" luxurious bus. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers to Probe Fresh Covid-19 Case Involving Chinese National

On Tuesday, the Commissioner for Health in Cross-River State, Henry Ayuk, confirmed the COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national working with Lafarge. Read more »

Nigeria: APC's 'Exorbitant' Cost of Nomination Forms Raises Corruption, Integrity Concerns

A non-corrupt permanent secretary would need to save every naira of their salary for 13 years to afford the APC presidential form. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects EFCC's Key Evidence in Ex-Minister, Hadi Sirika's N2.8 Billion Fraud Trial

The EFCC's N2.8 billion contract fraud charges against Mr Sirika and his co-defendants partly rest on the rejected pieces of evidence. Read more »

Nigeria: Igbo-Eze South Chairman Rallies Support for Mbah's 'Tomorrow Is Here' Vision

Ugo Ferdinand Ukwueze, a lawyer and deputy chairman of the Enugu chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), was among the dignitaries that attended the… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Killing, Kidnapping Residents in Rivers Community, Group Cries Out

A community leader warns that heavily armed bandits have overrun forest areas in Ikwerre, Rivers State, abducting residents while authorities remain silent Read more »

Nigeria: Phone Tapping Charges - Court Postpones El-Rufai's Bail Hearing, Orders His Remand

The SSS arraigned Mr El-Rufai on Thursday on charges of tapping National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's phone call. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Unveils Katsina Zonal Office, Vows Prompt Action On Petitions

EFCC ssured that the commission was open to petitions from the public, promising prompt action on credible reports. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Target, Kidnap Medical Doctor in Niger Community

Locals suspect that the doctor may have been targeted to provide treatment for wounded or ill fighters. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeran Lawmakers Move to Amend Cybercrime Law, Seek Protection for Journalists

The amendment bill seeks to dismantle the legal ambiguities that have frequently been used to suppress investigative reporting and silence whistleblowers. Read more »

Nigeria: ISWAP Terrorists Kill 11 in Borno Community - Reports of Nine Deaths Nearby

The chairman of Askira Uba Local Government Area, Mada Saidu, visited the community after the attack Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Buys Multi-Billion Naira Cars for Officials Amid Widespread Poverty

Niger State, where poverty is widespread, has bought over 100 vehicles for public officials at an estimated cost of billions of naira. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils Four-Pillar Cybersecurity Council Plan Amid Rising Cyber Threats

He also called for public-private collaboration, noting that while government systems are exposed, much of the risk lies within private sector platforms that serve as primary… Read more »

Nigeria: Retired General, Five Others Plead Not Guilty to Coup Charges, Court Adjourns Bail Hearing

The six men pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to all 13 charges preferred against them before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On PDP's Leadership Dispute

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court heard arguments from the parties in the PDP leadership dispute on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup - One Defendant Arrives in Court for Arraignment, Five Others Still Expected

Security personnel are likely working with the 12 p.m. schedule to produce them in court. Read more »

Nigeria: Tech Entrepreneur Accuses EFCC of Harassment, Unlawful Seizure of Belongings

Mr Israel alleged that the EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, asked him to delete a previous post detailing his grievances, while also inviting him for a meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Quiz, Detain Shop Owner Over Viral Bread Review Controversy

The CEO of Bon Bread, Maria Umeagwukadilo, has strongly defended the safety of the company's products. Read more »

Nigeria: LP Crisis - Court of Appeal Dismisses Abure's Suit, Affirms Nenadi Usman As Chair

The court held that the Supreme Court had, on 4 April 2025, conclusively settled the leadership dispute within the LP when it nullified the convention that purportedly returned Mr… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Alerts Public to Fraudulent Messages, Cybersecurity Hack Attempts

The Bank further urged Nigerians to only rely on information on its official website and recognized media outlets, and to also refrain from clicking suspicious links from… Read more »