Nigeria: Nigeria Police Extradites Nigerian Man to UK for Alleged Murder, Drug Trafficking

Pursuant to the court order and the execution of a surrender warrant by the relevant Nigerian authorities, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi was handed over to United Kingdom law… Read more »

South Africa: Updated - South Africa's Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Reading out his sentence, the Magistrate, Twanet Olivier, said the court considered several factors in its decision, taking into account the evidence presented by the defence. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Suspends Enforcement of Key Regulations Aimed Against Digital Loan Predation

The court issued the interim restraining order against FCCPC following some Nigerian fintechs' challenge of the regulations. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Signals Last Presidential Run, Asserts Northern Political Dominance

Atiku also commits to respecting the outcome of the ADC primary, including stepping aside for rivals like Peter Obi. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Warns of National Emergency As Insecurity, Hardship Deepen in Nigeria

CHRICED said rising violence, unemployment, inflation and shrinking civic space are eroding the country's foundations, urging government and institutions to act decisively to avert… Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly, Executive Move to Fix Budget-Planning Gaps, Pledge Stronger Coordination

Lawmakers and top government officials say improved coordination is key to achieving sustainable economic growth. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Timipre Sylva's Domestic Workers, Aides Seek Release From SSS Custody

Detained domestic workers and aides to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order their release from custody, where they have… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - Ekiti Launches New Operation to Flush Out Criminals

The security agencies said "Operation Comb the Bush" became necessary following intelligence reports indicating intensified offensives against criminal elements in neighbouring… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Relaxes Jos North Curfew After Weeks of Violence

Plateau State has relaxed the curfew in Jos North from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. after improved security, weeks after deadly attacks triggered unrest and restrictions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Malami, Son

The prosecution will continue to press on with other charges filed against Mr Malami and his son in the case. Read more »

Nigeria: Group, Traditional Rulers Abolish 'Money Woman' Practice, Free 57 Victims in Cross River Community

Centre LSD also disclosed that N6.2 million had been mobilised to secure the freedom of an initial group of women affected by the practice. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities

Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Oil Minister Alison-Madueke Denies Bribery Charges in UK Court

Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied allegations of bribery and corruption before a UK court, insisting she neither solicited nor received illicit payments… Read more »

Nigeria: Karauye - Gang Violence Puts Katsina Metropolis On Edge

The Katsina State Government and security agencies have repeatedly vowed to tackle the menace on several occasions, but cases are still rampant. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Fixes Date to Rule On El-Rufai's Bail As ICPC Files Amended Corruption Charges

The nine amended charges at the Kaduna State High Court were brought under the Advance Fee Fraud and the Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Killing of Colonel, Six Soldiers in Borno Attack

PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation, killing a colonel, I.A Mohammed and other soldiers Read more »

Nigeria: 'He's Disrespectful' - Atiku Slams Shettima for Asking for Scorecard As VP

Atiku stated he would not dignify the request with a response, claiming that Mr Shettima's approach is disrespectful to him and an affront to cultural values in Northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Ijaw Elders Suspend Inc Elections, Set Up Dispute Panel

The News Agency of Nigeria reports the poll was stalled by a court order after a suit by disqualified candidates. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Unseal PDP Secretariat for Wike's Faction

Armed police had sealed the PDP secretariat in November 2025 following a leadership crisis between the Kabiru Turaki-led faction and that of Mr Mohammed, who was then acting… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands 2 Over Alleged Possession of Firearm

The prosecutor told the court that one Kanshio Cyprian of Ukemberegya, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, reported the case at Anyin Divisional Police Station. Read more »

Nigeria: Like NAF, Army Confirms Airstrike Kills Terrorists but Is Silent On Civilian Casualties

Despite detailing operational success, the Army did not indicate whether any civilians were affected by the strike. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Killings of Civilians in Military Airstrike

The rights group said the accidental airstrike killed more than 100 people. Read more »

Nigeria: Civilians Feared Killed As NAF Airstrike Hits Border Market

The spokesperson for NAF, Ehimen Ejodame, an air commodore, described the airstrikes as precision bombings of terrorists' location in the Jilli axis. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Debunks Reports of Errors in New Tax Laws, Defends Reform Gains

The fiscal policy committee said "the twisted narrative" is capable of distorting public understanding of the new tax reform, urging the public to disregard it. Read more »