May 15
Nigeria: Abacha's Family Challenges Revocation of Abuja Land
The suit seeks to reclaim a developed piece of land in a choice area of Abuja that was revoked from the Abacha family by the FCT authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Group in UK, Canuk, Using Seminars to Recruit New Members
Canuk was formed by the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom in 2005. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Minister Files Suit, Petitions Police Against Plan to Marry Off 100 Orphans in Niger
The minister described the plan to marry off the 100 orphans as "unacceptable" emphasising that a full-scale investigation has commenced on the issue. Read more »
Nigeria: New Police Commissioner Assumes Duty in Anambra, Assures of Security
The new commissioner of police in Anambra State said there was the need to work with other security agencies for a well-coordinated response to insecurity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: NFVCB to Classify Skits, Digitise Registration Process
"Britain, Kenya, and South Africa have moved from censorship to classification. Hence, Nigeria needs to adapt to the changing times". Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Sack 50 Communities, Abduct Hundreds of People in Zamfara - Lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Zurmi/Shinkafa federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Bello Hassan, told BBC Hausa Service on Tuesday that terrorists sacked at least 50… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Suspects Arraigned for 2021 Kidnap of Uniabuja Lecturers, Family Members
The four suspects were allegedly part of a gang of kidnappers who, on 21 November 2021, invaded the UniAbuja Staff Quarters in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and abducted six persons… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Police Arrest Famous Singer for Allegedly Cyberstalking, Harassing Benin Crown Prince
The singer allegedly harassed and cyber-stalked Mr Ewuare for years and has repeatedly published lies against him on her Instagram story since 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Establishes Squad to Protect Farmers From Herders' Attack - Official
'The squad are stationed in major farms in the state as well as special agro-processing centres and facilities.' Read more »
Nigeria: Killing of Police Operatives, Otti-Ikpeazu War of Words, Other South-East Top Stories
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Massive Oil Theft: Calling for Greater Maritime Security
Convicted felons should be made to serve long jail terms, while their vessels and trucks are forfeited to the government. Read more »
May 10
Nigeria: Senate Panel Defends 0.5 Percent Cybercrime Levy
The Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence said the levy is not meant to punish Nigerians but to protect the national security and the economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Malabu Case - Italian Judiciary Demotes Prosecutor for Lack of Impartiality
There had been complaints about the Italian prosecutor's conduct in the handling of the case at the Italian Ministry of Justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Police Release Nigerian Journalist, Ojukwu, After Nine Days Detention
However, conditions of Mr Ojukwu's release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: Just in - Reps Ask CBN to Halt Implementation of 0.5 Percent Cybercrime Levy
The House directed the CBN to withdraw the ambiguous circular and issue a new one that provides clarity. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister, Daughter, Others for Abuse of Office
The trial judge granted bail to Mr Sirika and the rest of the defendants after their arraignment on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Why Lawmakers Can't Impeach Fubara - PDP
The PDP said the lawmakers claiming to be APC members lost their seats after their defection from the PDP, the political party platform on which they were elected into the House. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Police Arrest Native Doctor Over Alleged Killing of University Undergraduate
In another development, three staff members of Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC were on Monday killed by gunmen while working in their plantation. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails 41 Internet Fraudsters
The convicts, upon arraignment, pleaded guilty to one-count charge separately filed against them. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara to Implement Child Protection Law
UNICEF is supporting Zamfara State government in developing the implementation strategy for the child protection law Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Why Suleja Correctional Centre Was Destroyed By Rainstorm - Senate Panel
Some inmates escaped from the old Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State after a rainstorm destroyed parts of the facility two weeks ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Convicted Child Sex Offender Re-Arrested After Escaping From Prison
The convict was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping his daughter but escaped from prison during a jailbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Ask IGP, SSS to Probe Recent Attacks in Kaduna, Enugu
Tuesday's plenary session of the House was dominated by security-related motions moved by some members. Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Banking Transactions Exempted From Cybersecurity Levy
The CBN directed all banks to charge a 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy on all electronic transactions within the country Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Four-Month-Old Baby
Suspected gunmen stormed a family bedroom around 3 a.m. and abducted the four-year-old before zooming off in a waiting vehicle, the victim's father said. Read more »