Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari, Brothers of Non-Declaration of Assets Charges, While Cocaine Trial Continues

The judge held that the NDLEA failed to prove the non-disclosure of assets charges against Mr Kyari and his brothers beyond reasonable doubt. Read more »

Nigeria: Ransom Payment to Terrorists - the Lies, Deception and Politics

As it stands today, almost every Nigerian knows or has some information about how the payment of ransom and the release of victims are negotiated, ever since abduction became part… Read more »

Nigeria: Full List of 67 Items ICPC Recovered From El-Rufai's Abuja Home

The ICPC filed the list along with its counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Mr El-Rufai. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Rescues Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspected Gun Runner in Plateau, Kaduna

The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Chinonso Oteh, says troops, deployed at Wase, rescued the victims during an aggressive patrol around Kukawa in Kanam Local… Read more »

Nigeria: US/Israel War - US Embassy in Nigeria Cancels Visa Appointments Over Concerns of Protest

The mission also advised US citizens in the country to remain in their residences throughout the day, warning that the protest might turn violent. Read more »

Nigeria: Censors Board Probes Nigerian Same-Sex Film 'The Best Guy', Threatens Prosecution

The trending has drawn the attention of Nigeria's movie regulator, triggering fresh scrutiny over compliance with the country's censorship laws. Read more »

Nigeria: 'It Was Only a Joke' - Akwa Ibom Govt Defends Eno's 'Empty Barrels' Remark Against Critics

The public has intensified criticism of the Akwa Ibom Governor over his "empty barrels" remark against critics, saying the comments were unbecoming of his office, even as the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Remains APC State, Says Radda As Gambo Emerges State Chairman

The governor reaffirmed the state's loyalty and commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging continued support for the Federal Government and its policies Read more »

Nigeria: Concerns Raised As Nigeria's Revenue-Generating Agencies Appear Before Lawmakers

Lawmakers raised concerns about uncollected duties, missing CAC data, and the implementation of cashless payments at airports. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndSARS - Lawyer Writes Lagos Police Commissioner, Demands Payment of N10m Judgement Debt

We trust as a senior law enforcement officer you will promptly comply with the Judgment of the Honourable Court accordingly," the lawyer's letter read. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption

For the third time since returning from the Christmas and New Year break, the National Assembly has rescheduled plenary, inked to budget defence sessions. Read more »

Nigeria: Officer, Others Killed As Nigerian Army Repels ISWAP Attacks in Borno

The group claimed that a Nigerian Army officer, Major U.I. Mairiga, and two other soldiers were killed during the assaults. Read more »

Nigeria: Imade's Custody - Sophia Momodu's Lawyer Seeks N1 Billion, Apology From Davido

The dispute between the lawyer and Davido arose following a tense courtroom exchange during the custody battle of Imade, the daughter Sophia Momodu bore the singer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Nine Students Over Exam Malpractice, Forgery

An official of the university stated that the decision to suspend the students was reached at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc Senate committee on… Read more »

Nigeria: FRSC Decries Frequent Road Crashes in Anambra

Eleven people had been killed in a road crash in a particular spot in the state within a month. Read more »

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Gantry Price of Petrol Amid Middle East War

An official of the refinery confirmed the adjustment to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Judicial Commission Sanctions Shari'a Court Judge for Extortion

The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission said the sanction of the Shari'a court judge followed a review of a petition and the evidence submitted in its support. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Two Over Adulterated Alcohol Production in Lagos

NAFDAC enforcement officers recovered counterfeit and unregistered variants of popular brands, including Hennessy, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson's and Gordon's. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku's Son Quits As Adamawa Commissioner

Adamu Atiku-Abubakar is expected to join his father in the opposition ADC. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Committee Backs NAFDAC, Seeks Stronger Laws Against Drug, Alcohol Abuse

The committee gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the agency in Abuja, according to a statement signed by Adegboyega Osiyemi, NAFDAC's Deputy Director of Public… Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement in Former Accountant-General's Nwabuoku's N868m Fraud Case

EFCC said Mr Nwabuoku committed the offences while serving as the Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Gives Full Details of Documents, Other Items Recovered From El-Rufai's Home

A detailed Device Documentation Form was completed for all electronic devices, recording serial numbers, types, storage details, and accessories. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Council Confirms Tunji Disu As IGP

The council, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the appointment at its Monday meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: How Police Council Confirmed Disu's Appointment As Nigeria's IGP

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seconded the motion endorsing Mr Disu's appointment. Read more »

Nigeria: Family Rejects ICPC's Phone-Tapping Device Discovery Claim Against El-Rufai, Slams Agency

The ICPC further stated that Mr El-Rufai declined to give consent for forensic access to some of the devices recovered. Read more »