April 24
Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Attorney-General Stripped of Role in Judgement Enforcement Against FG
Senate President Akpabio spoke at the justice sector reform summit declared open by President Bola Tinubu, who Vice-President Kashim Shetima represented. Read more »
Nigeria: Musician Accuses Kaduna Governor, Police of Harassment
Jamilu Sa'idu, aka Dan-Masukudi, alleges that the police in Kaduna under the directives of Commissioner, Musa Garba, were hunting him and intimidating his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Three, Abduct Eight in Fresh Kaduna Attacks
Yahaya Dan Salio, the member representing Kakangi constituency in the State House of Assembly, confirmed the incident Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks On Murdered Professor
The university described Mr Olomojobi as "a vibrant personality who gave his all to imparting knowledge and empowering young people of the university where he taught." Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terrorism-Related Deaths Drop From 2,600 Monthly to 200 - NSA
The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have been yielding tremendous results. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Bomb Experts Surrender in Borno
Nigerian military says the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sunday, April 21 Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: 57-Year-Old Nigerian Pleads Guilty to Fraud in US
The 57-year-old Nigerian faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Shettima, Jonathan, Abubakar, Others Attend Dialogue On State Police
The state policing bill currently before the National Assembly seeks the removal of police from the exclusive legislative list to the concurrent list. Read more »
Nigeria: War On Insurgency - Badaru-Abubakar's Silent Revolution
Nigeria is certainly not out of the woods but the signs are good and encouraging. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Kano Govt From Charging Litigants Exorbitant Filing Fees - Official
Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state. Read more »
April 19
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Taraba Monarch
The gunmen attacked the palace of the traditional ruler at about 9 p.m. on Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Tinubu Vows Not to Pay Ransom to Kidnappers
"As president, I have been clear that ransoms stop. Resolution through payment only perpetuates the wider problem. This extortion racket must be squeezed out of existence.… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Children, Arrest Grandmother for Locking Them Up - Official
"The three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 23 Residents, Kidnap Others
Residents and officials said many other residents of the Kaduna community have either been kidnapped or have not been accounted for. Read more »
Nigeria: 'EFCC Cell Is Big Man's Place,' Cubana Chief Priest Counsels Invited Suspects
Cubana Chief Preist gave his counsel in an Instagram to suspects who have received EFCC invitations. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Man Gets Nine-Month Sentence for Assaulting Kai Officer in Lagos
For assaulting an enforcement officer and failing to use the pedestrian bridge, a Lagosian will spend nine months behind bars. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Bello for N80 Billion Money Laundering
EFCC says the scheduled arraignment of former Governor Yahaya Bello "is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest and enrolment order granted the EFCC by the court on Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - EFCC Lays Hours-Long Siege to Ex-Governor Bello 'S Abuja Residence
It was learnt that EFCC operatives arrived at the house at about 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday in a bid to effect Mr Bello's arrest. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria, Neighbours Can Defeat Iswap Terror Group
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: NBA Rolls Out Plan for 2024 Elections
The NBA said the election scheduled to be held in July will be through electronic voting. Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Police to Prosecute Suspect Allegedly Caught With Fake Naira Notes
The police said the suspect confessed to the crime and have recovered some fake naira notes from him. Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day
President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: How Zamfara University Students, Staff Were Rescued After 207 Days
Mr Laka, said the 22 people, comprising 15 students and seven workers of the university, were abducted from the university in September 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Six Suspects After Deadly Clash in Minna
The hooligans fought themselves with dangerous weapons before turning on other members of the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Chibok Community, BBOG Task Govt On Release of 82 Remaining Abducted School Girls
The groups also demanded a formal apology from the Borno government for the unlawful cohabitation of rescued girls with alleged terrorists. Read more »