Nigeria: Police Express Concern Over Masked Security Personnel Protecting Vips

"Such practices not only pose a potential threat to public safety but also undermine trust, accountability, and the integrity of inter-agency collaboration." Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Police Officer, Burn Health Centre in Katsina Communities

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers first struck Sayaya town in the early hours, setting a primary healthcare centre ablaze and looting several shops before burning… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Faults Authorities After 17 Killed in Benue Attack

In a statement on Monday, Amnesty International said gunmen invaded the village on Sunday during Easter celebrations, killing residents, injuring dozens, and setting homes and… Read more »

Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Remita, Sterling Bank for Alleged Data Breach

The NDPC confirmed that the relevant parties and individuals have been providing information for the purpose of addressing the incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Seven, Abduct Many in Attack On Kaduna Churches

A councillor from the area, Mark Bawa, confirmed the incident, saying casualty figures were still being verified. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Nigerian Government Over Plateau Killings

"This is a failure to protect lives," Amnesty International says. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed in Katsina As Dispute Over Garri Escalates Into Mob Violence

The Katsina State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the mob killing. Read more »

Nigeria: Senior Nigerian Lawyer Mike Ozekhome Enmeshed in Another Forgery Mess

The evidence gathered by this newspaper indicates that the letter was forged and subsequently submitted to the UK tribunal by Mr Ozekhome. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Disburse N54 Million to Families of Slain Officers

Police officers and officials of other security agencies have been the target of deadly attacks, especially in the South-east, which has witnessed increased attacks in recent… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Forfeiture of Hotel, School, Event Centre, Other Fraud Proceeds Traced to Pastor

The court ruled that the pastor failed to prove he legitimately acquired the assets. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Officers Refund N1.4 Million Allegedly Extorted From Four Nigerians

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that a human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, raised an alarm to police authorities, alleging that some officers abducted, tortured and extorted… Read more »

Nigeria: Landlord Risks Five-Year Jail Term for Assaulting Female Tenant in Akwa Ibom

The arrest of a landlord accused of brutalising his tenant has spotlighted a state law prescribing up to five years' imprisonment for inflicting physical injury. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Utomi Accuses Tinubu's Govt of Plotting to Use Judiciary, INEC to Stop Opposition

Mr Utomi's allegation came 24 hours before INEC withdrew the recognition of David Mark-led ADC's national executive, citing a court order directing parties to maintain the status… Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan Urges NASS to Review Electoral Litigation Process

Mr Jonathan argued that a specialised court would reduce the burden on the nation's political system by handling election matters in a single phase. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Why Can't Pastors Lead Protests, Fight for Christians? - Portable Reacts to Jos Attacks

"Why can't pastors lead protests to Aso Rock? You can't harm a Muslim, and there won't be chaos..." Read more »

Nigeria: CSTS Trains Rangers to Champion Compliance With Criminal Justice Laws

The rangers were charged to see to the efficient implementation of the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in federal courts and the Administration of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Request to Suspend FCT Senator From Adc, Party's Activities

Some ward leaders asked the court at Thursday's hearing to restrain the senator from parading herself as a party member and from taking part in its activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Redesigned Currency Notes Produced By CBN Different From What Buhari Approved - Witness

Mr Emefiele faces four charges, including illegal redesign of naira notes, disobedience to the direction of law, and illegal act causing injury to the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Violence Erupts in Plateau Communities As Government Relaxes Curfew

Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, told PREMIUM TIMES that security forces had been deployed across affected areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sets Date for Ruling On El-Rufai's Bail Application

The judge, Rilwan Aikawa, adjourned for ruling after hearing the defence and prosecution lawyers' submissions on the bail application on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Freezes ADC Leadership Recognition Amid Court Dispute

INEC said the decision complies with the Court of Appeal's directive, directing that both parties maintain the status quo pending the determination of a substantive suit currently… Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Criticises National Assembly for Hurried Approval of Tinubu's $6bn Loan Requests

"What Nigerians have witnessed is not legislative diligence, but a disturbing erosion of oversight responsibility. Where was the debate? Where was the rigorous analysis? Where was… Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Rejects Desmond Elliot's Fourth-Term Lagos Assembly Bid

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some residents of Surulere had organised a rally on Tuesday in the area in support of the lawmaker's bid for a fourth term. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Withdraws Arrest Warrant Against PDP Factional Leader Kabiru Turaki

The case is part of the legal odds Mr Turaki is contending with at a time his claim to be the national chairman of the PDP has taken huge blows from various decisive court… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Eight Charcoal Workers in Plateau

A youth leader in Wase, Shapi'i Sambo, who confirmed the incident, said the assailants initially abducted 10 persons but later released two to convey a ransom demand. Read more »