November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court's Judgement Contradicts Overwhelming Evidence of Election Rigging, False Claim - Peter Obi
Mr Obi said his party and the Obidient Movement are now effectively in opposition and that they are glad that the nation has heard them loud and clear. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Travel Advisory Caused Panic, Adverse Effects On Economy - Nigerian Govt
The federal government said the government had consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to the country. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Pupil Released After Over 800 Days in Captivity
Treasure was the last of the 121 pupils kidnapped by bandits from their school in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Why Negotiations Can't End Banditry
Previous negotiations with bandits have all failed due to some reasons. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President
The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Over 24 Villagers in Yobe
After the initial attack, the insurgents planted an IED which killed more than 20 people the next day. Read more »
Nigeria: Robbers Kill 20 'Okada' Operators in Ondo in Three Weeks - Amotekun
Ondo State has banned the operation of okada between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Kill Several Travellers Along Federal Highway
Several people were said to have been abducted. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Reviews Operational Guidelines for Arrest, Bail
The EFCC's new operational procedure for arrest and bail "was rolled out on Monday, 31 October 2023 across all its commands". Read more »
Nigeria: Absence of Witness Stalls Mompha's N6 Billion Money Laundering Trial
Mompha's trial was stalled due to the absence of prosecution witnesses. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters
The university PRO, Abiodun Olarewaju said OAU will not shield anyone who engages in criminal activities but that the right of the innocent will also be protected. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Explain Why Operatives Fired Teargas, Water Cannons At Rivers Governor
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, apparently because of the attack on him, said security in Rivers State was compromised. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Re-Issues Arrest Threat Against Emefiele
The court gave Mr Emefiele until 25 January to appear to explain the circumstances surrounding a $35 million Paris Club judgement debt. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On Social Media Posts About Arrest of Bandits in Sokoto
The Sokoto State police command says the news of the arrest of the bandits quickly spread, reaching far corners of the social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Female Students Rescued From Bandits in Zamfara Receive Money From Govt - Official
A Zamfara State commissioner says the students received the money from the federal government through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Arrested, Tortured By Police, Spent Four Years in Prison
"We will look into it," says the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Were Tricked Into Prostitution - Women Rescued By Anambra Govt
Two of the rescued women are underage girls, according to a government official. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: Policeman Who Allegedly Robbed Skit Maker Was Dismissed in April - - Lagos Police
In a viral video on Tuesday, the skit maker alleged that she was robbed by individuals impersonating police officers on 20 October. Read more »
Nigeria: Trafficking - Enugu Govt Begins Clamping Down On Illegal Orphanages, Brothels
Orphanages are sometimes used for trafficking of children in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry Sue Magistrate, Police, Demand N40m
Naira Marley and three others are being remanded for the alleged conspiracy and murder of singer Mohbad. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Govt Orders Hospitals to Treat Gunshot Injuries Before Police Report
Ekiti health commissioner says "Gunshot injuries are generally a medical emergency where every minute counts in the fight to preserve the life" Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Abia Governor Speaks On 'New Approach' to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release
A state High Court in Enugu recently nullified the Nigerian government's proscription of IPOB. Read more »
Nigeria: One Arrested As Police Smash Child-Theft Syndicate
A suspect has confessed to the crime, according to the police. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: University Lecturer Found Dead With Slit Throat
The lecturer was found in a pool of blood at her residence. Read more »