Nigeria: Nigerian Military Destroys 101 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 219 Suspects - DHQ

The DHQ said military troops recovered more than 547,920 litres of stolen petroleum products, including crude oil, automotive gas oil, kerosene and premium motor spirit. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kills Over 100 Terrorists, Notorious ISWAP Commander

The DHQ said troops, supported by air components, carried out precision strikes on insurgents' enclaves in remote and border areas of some North-eastern states. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Declares Seats of Three Deceased Lawmakers Vacant, Directs INEC to Conduct By-Elections

The deceased senators are Okechukuwu Ezea (Enugu North), Godiya Akwashiki (Nasarawa North), and Barinada Mpigi (Rivers South-East). Read more »

Nigeria: Anti-Drug War - NAN Reporter, Three Other Journalists Honoured By NDLEA

The journalists were honoured for their outstanding reportage in the fight against illicit drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises to South Africa Over 'Coronation' of Traditional Ruler

He told the protesters that the situation had been misinterpreted, as the coronation was only ceremonial rather than the installation of a traditional authority that defied the… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 104 Suspects, Seizes N1.8bn Illicit Drugs in Edo - Official

Commander of the agency in Edo, Mitchell Ofoyeju, said that the arrests and seizures were made within the first quarter of 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Redemption Is Here' - Dino Melaye Explains How ADC Will Defeat Tinubu in 2027

Mr Melaye contended that Mr Kwankwaso's defection to the ADC and teaming up with the PDP candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Reverses CAC's Alteration to United Methodist Church's Name

The dispute over the church's name arose from the breakaway of some members. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes 2026 Budget Without Scrutinising Tinubu's Request for Upward Review

The lawmakers passed the budget after reviewing a report presented by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Adeola Olamilekan. Read more »

Nigeria: CSO Urges Tinubu Not to Assent 'Statute-Barred Bill'

He said Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution as amended, of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides in clear terms that the president shall within 30 days of receiving a bill,… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Takes El-Rufai Back Into Custody As Court Postpones Bail Hearing

The ICPC released Mr El-Rufai temporarily on Friday so he could attend his mother's funeral. Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Stakeholders Adopt Unified GBV Referral Framework

The stakeholders also resolved to conduct regular training for relevant actors to ensure effective, survivor-centred responses and improve the capacity of institutions handling GBV… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Back in Court After Mother's Burial

ICPC reportedly released Mr El-Rufai on Friday on compassionate grounds to enable him to mourn his mother's passing and be part of her funeral rites. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Voids Edo Traditional Ruler's Removal, Says Governor Abused Office

Delivering judgement on 26 March, Justice O.A. Otamere ruled that the state government's decision to depose the traditional ruler without affording him an opportunity to respond to… Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Withdraws N1 Billion Rights Suit Against FCT Magistrate, Legal Action Remain

Mr El-Rufai filed the N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit on 20 February following his detention and the search of his Abuja home by the ICPC. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Former Nigerian Official Facing Corruption Charges Controls Florida Properties

Dibu Ojerinde, his three sons, and his daughter-in-law are all facing charges related to funds he allegedly misappropriated while working as an education official. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Urges Tinubu to End Bloodshed

"The almost daily nationwide bloodshed must end now," Amnesty International says Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Justice for Ebonyi Woman Allegedly Murdered Over Inheritance

The late Ms Onu was reportedly murdered and burnt beyond recognition in December 2021 by her cousin over property dispute. Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Several Wedding Guests in Kaduna

The attackers, arriving in large numbers with sophisticated weapons and opened fire on the unsuspecting guests. Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa First Lady Reacts to Allegation of Failed Promises to Assaulted Woman

The Bayelsa First Lady was accused of failing to fulfil scholarship promises and justice for Nancy Wilfred, who was assaulted and stripped by four girls in the state in August last… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Court Nullifies PDP's 2025 Ibadan Convention, Bars INEC From Recognising Its Outcomes

The court issued the orders in her judgement in the suit instituted by the Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the PDP. Read more »

Nigeria: 'They Came As Customers, Then Opened Fire' - Residents Recount Jos Attack

Multiple accounts obtained by PREMIUM TIMES indicate that the attackers arrived at a local beer parlour on Sunday evening, mixed with other patrons, before suddenly opening fire. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Attack - Unijos Reschedules Exams for Students

Examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed Read more »

Nigeria: Many Killed in Plateau Attack, Govt Imposes Curfew

An unconfirmed number of residents were killed in the attack, triggerering panic and a heavy security presence in the area. Read more »

Nigeria: Halting the Scourge of Violence Towards the 2027 Polls

It behoves President Tinubu, as the nation's chief security officer, to ensure law and order and a level playing field for all in the upcoming general elections. Read more »