Nigeria: Why Tinubu Fired Wale Edun As Finance Minister

A statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said President Tinubu approved the removal of Wale Edun and his Ministry of Housing counterpart,… Read more »

Nigeria: Judge Warns Against Delays in Assets Forfeiture Case Against Malami, Sets Hearing Date

The judge warned lawyers against acts calculated to stall the forfeiture proceedings against assets traced to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Malami. Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai to Remain in Custody As Court Defers Bail Ruling

The court ordered Mr El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody. Read more »

Nigeria: After Nine Months' Hiatus, Court Fixes Date for Abuja Pastor's Child Rape Case

The Abuja pastor returned to ministrations in his church last year after he was released from custody on bail and his trial went dormant. Read more »

Nigeria: Criminals Impersonating Our Operatives, Staging Fake Sting Operations, EFCC Warns in Public Notice

EFCC said the trend, observed across major cities, involves organised groups deploying deceptive tactics to undermine its operations and damage its reputation. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB Commander, Four Others Who Allegedly Killed Police Officer

The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group's hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: How Police Recovered Weapons, Arrested Suspected Robbers Linked to Arise TV Journalist's Killing - Witness

The police are prosecuting 11 suspects in connection to the killing of the Arise Television journalist in September last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Chinese Nationals' Illegal Mining Trial for Final Arguments

The eight Chinese nationals called only one witness in their defence in the illegal mining trial in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: The 13 Coup Charges Against Retired Army General, Others in Full

Five of the charges describe the funds found in the bank accounts of some of the defendants as proceeds of terrorism terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Blord Breaks Silence Following Prison Release

He was granted bail by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Okoye Changes Birth Date Amid Rift With Twin Brother Paul

In June 2025, Peter explicitly stated that he had severed ties with his family, especially his brothers. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Vacates Orders Restraining EFCC From Probing Firms Linked to Nestoil Group

No relief yet for Ernest Obiejesi and the Nestoil Group as court lifts ex parte orders barring the EFCC from investigating Amaranta Oil & Gas and Jonescreek Hydrocarbon. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Campus for Nigeria Police Academy With N15 Billion Take-Off Grant

The president's approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest 60-Year-Old Suspected Gun Runner, Recover Firearms

The police said the suspect has provided useful information about a network fabricating and distributing illegal arms in Cross River State. Read more »

Nigeria: JRB Partners Nigerian Police to Eliminate Illegal Roadblocks, Strengthen Tax Compliance Nationwide

The police also emphasized the need for a balanced approach, combining enforcement with stakeholder engagement, to address the root causes of illegal tax collection, including the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Warns Against Illegal Use, Conferment of Ambassadorial Titles

The ministry noted that the improper use of such titles is considered a criminal action. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Base in Kwara

During the attack, the terrorists carted away eight operational motorcycles and a gun truck, intelligence sources and locals said. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue One, Arrest Seven Over Kogi Highway Abduction

Police in Kogi rescued one kidnap victim and arrested seven suspects after an attack on a passenger bus, as concerns over highway insecurity persist. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Attack Kwara Communities, Abduct Residents

Coordinated attacks in Kwara communities leave several abducted and others injured, deepening fears over worsening rural insecurity Read more »

Nigeria: Mutfwang Seeks Unity, Forgiveness Amid Plateau Killings

Governor Caleb Mutfwang called for forgiveness and unity among political and community leaders in Plateau State. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Was a Rubber Stamp, Not Decision Maker,' Diezani Tells UK Court

The former minister told the UK court on Wednesday that decisions on contracts were processed through multiple agencies before reaching her desk. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Tackles Atiku, Says He Failed Nigerians As Vice President

Mr Tinubu said those positioning themselves as the main opposition have previously failed Nigerians, particularly one who once headed Nigeria's privatisation council. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Since Buhari Completed His Eight Years, Tinubu Too Must Complete His Own' - Presidency

Late President Muhammadu Buhari was from Katsina, Northern Nigeria, while Mr Tinubu is from Lagos, Southern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Arrest of Former Humanitarian Minister Farouq, Top Official Over Fraud Charges

Ms Farouq and a co-defendant ailed to appear for arraignment on fraud charges before the court on Thursday. Read more »