January 08
Nigeria: EFCC Detains Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Over Alleged N37.1 Billion Fraud
The former minister arrived at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja in honour of an earlier invitation over the pending N37.1 billion fraud case on Monday morning. Read more »
Gambia: Alleged Jammeh Enforcer Sonko Goes On Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
Mr Sonko faces charges of murder, rape, false imprisonment, torture, among others. Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Lagos Inland Waterways Revenues Flow, Favours Federal Govt
The Supreme Court held that the existing laws do not favour the Lagos State government's contention on resource control. Read more »
Nigeria: Questions Accountant General Must Answer On Betta Edu's N585.2 Million Illegal Transfer
It appears the humanitarian affairs minister may have made several illegal transfers of government funds into private account(s). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Intercept Hard Drugs From U.S., Arrest Suspect - Official
The NDLEA also said it arrested a female arms supplier. Read more »
January 06
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Govt Strengthens Collaboration With Traditional Rulers
The minister stressed the imperative of collective efforts in curbing pipeline vandalization and oil theft. Read more »
January 05
Nigeria: Militants Attack Traders' Convoy, Kill Eight in North-West Nigeria
The traders were attacked while despite the presence of armed soldiers in the convoy. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Nigerian Community for Failing to Pay 'Terror Levy', Kill 10
The terrorist kingpin is infamous for imposing levies on communities in Zamfara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Anti-Graft Body Visits Dangote Group's Headquarters in Lagos
The EFCC stormed Dangote Group's headquarters just as the company tried to surrender boxes of documents to it. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Chibok Again, Kills 12, Steals Food, Medicine
Chibok, like many other communities in Borno, still witness sporadic attacks by Boko Haram although the group has been significantly weakened by Nigerian forces. Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Released Soon - Reps Deputy Speaker
The IPOB leader, who is facing trial at the Federal High Court Abuja, has been in detention since June 2021 when he was repatriated from Kenya to Nigeria over terrorism… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Six Residents, Abduct Many Motorists in Separate Zamfara Attacks
The Sokoto-Gusau has become an endangered highway with terrorists launching attacks daily. Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Police to Investigate Abduction of LG Chairperson in Nasarawa
The LG boss and one Adamu Custom were kidnapped at Ningo village of Akwanga around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: New Year - Senate Leader Cautions Nigerian Clerics Against Fake Prophecies
The Senate leader also asked Nigerians not to be deterred by what is going on around them but should keep hope alive in God, the creator of Heaven and Earth. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Governor Denies Authorising Ban On Alcohol
The controversy began on Wednesday when an official announced the implementation of the state's liquor law which he said prohibited the sale of the product in certain parts of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Kicks Against Marriage of Four-Year-Old Girl to 54-Year-Old Man in Bayelsa
Nigeria's Child Rights Act, which Bayelsa State has domesticated, criminalises child marriage. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Insists On Declaring 26 Defected Rivers Lawmakers' Seats Vacant
The PDP and the 26 lawmakers are in the court over the issue. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Extends Interim Order Against INEC, PDP Over 26 Defected Rivers Lawmakers
The legal fireworks continued in court despite a peace deal brokered by President Tinubu in the Rivers political crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Intensify Attacks After Military Operations in North-West Nigeria
Residents say terrorists launch "merciless" attacks after every military operation. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Ambassador Sues Former Foreign Minister for Libel in U.S. Court
In court filings seen by PREMIUM TIMES, the plaintiff accused the former foreign minister of using Sahara Reporters, a New York-based online newspaper, to defame her. Read more »
Nigeria: British American Tobacco to Pay $110 Million Over Infringement - FCCPC
Substantial evidence, including forensic analysis and testimonies, revealed several violations, the FCCPC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductors of Retired Pastor Demand N1 Million Ransom
The cleric, who retired from service on 17 December after clocking 65 years of retirement age, was kidnapped on Sunday at 12:50 a.m. in his house. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Arrest of Kidnap Suspects in Cross River
The kidnap gang released their victims after taking ransom, according to the police. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Nigerian Journalist
He was shot dead on Christmas Eve. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official. Read more »