Nigeria: FRSC Investigating Illegal Weekend Street Racing in Abuja - Official

"Legally, we do not have Formula One running as a regular sport on Nigerian roads." Read more »

Nigeria: Why We Are Detaining El-Rufai - ICPC

The commission said it received a petition accusing Mr El-Rufai and officials of his administration of financial misconduct between 2015 and 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Order Blocking EFCC From Investigating Firm Linked to Nestoil Group

Jones Creek Hydrocarbon is the technical operator of the Oil and Lease (OML) 42, a joint venture by the Nestoil Group and the Nigerian Government. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapped Ondo Community Youth Leader Found Dead

Some residents of the community said he assailants abducted the late 'Obesere' on 22 February before fleeing with him into the dense forests bordering Ondo and Edo states. Read more »

Nigeria: Abuja Council Polls: a Dress Rehearsal for 2027?

Logistical challenges and the redistribution of voters to other polling units without proper notice were apparent electoral administrative nightmares. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Raid Kwara Village Near Woro, Loot Shops

Community members said no deaths were recorded during the raid, though the terrorists broke into several shops and carted away goods Read more »

Nigeria: Gospel Singer Taiwo Adegbodu Is Dead

Taiwo and his twin brother, Kehinde, rose to prominence in the Yoruba gospel music scene following the release of their debut album "Faratimi (Lean on Me)" in 1999. Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Presidency Dismisses Opposition's Claims As 'Reckless, Spurious'

The opposition, particularly the ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements into an art form, all in a bid to attract cheap headlines and mislead the public. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Dismisses Claims Linking Okpebholo to Attack On Obi, Other Opposition Leaders

"Governor Okpebholo's administration is not and will never be in the business of attacking innocent Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliation," he said. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Judicial Commission Laments Shortage of Magistrates, Judges

"Once all necessary facilities are in place, we are hopeful that Governor Chukwuma Soludo will approve the appointment of more High Court judges." Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - INEC Reschedules 2027 General Election, Releases New Election Timetable

The Presidential and National Assembly elections will now be held on 16 January, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will be conducted on 6 February. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi, Other Opposition Leaders Reject New Electoral Act, Demand Fresh Amendment

The opposition leaders said they considered several provisions of the Electoral Act amendment Bill 2026 as an attempt to subvert the will of the people in the 2027 general… Read more »

Nigeria: NASS Investigation Into Tinubu's Oil Revenue Executive Order Stalled

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, appealed to the lawmakers for more time to study relevant documents, stating that he and his team had not yet… Read more »

Nigeria: Eight Lessons From FCT Area Council Elections That May Shape 2027 Polls

Saturday's election offered a glimpse into what could shape the 2027 general elections, particularly in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque Attack

The police spokesperson in Kebbi State, Bashir Usman, said the attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Witness Tells Court How Defendant Allegedly Tried to Blackmail EFCC Chairman

The SSS agent said the defendant shared content on Facebook in a bid to blackmail the EFCC chair. Read more »

Nigeria: Who Owns Abacha's Loot? Nigeria and the Fight for the People's Money

Besides wars, disease, and violent militant groups, few forces have undermined law-based states in recent times as profoundly as corruption. Nowhere is its human cost more visible… Read more »

Nigeria: Naptip Rescues 184 Suspected Trafficking Victims in Plateau Raid

NAPTIP says five of the rescued persons are currently undergoing rehabilitation at NAPTIP facilities, while some suspects have been prosecuted Read more »

Nigeria: Four Witnesses Testify From Nigeria in UK Trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke

The trial, which commenced on 26 January in the UK, is expected to last 10 to 12 weeks, and could carry significant penalties if she is convicted. Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Asks Court to Block Moves By ICPC, EFCC, SSS to Freeze His Bank Accounts, Assets

The filing is one of the series of legal pushbacks Mr El-Rufai has mounted in the last week since coming under intense scrutiny from the ICPC, EFCC and SSS. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Urges Police to Probe Alleged Assassination Attempt On Peter Obi

Gunmen reportedly opened fire on Mr Obi and his convoy after a political rally in Benin City, the Edo State capital, recently. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Realtor Urges NASS to Enact Law Stripping FCT Ministers of Power to Revoke Land

The realtor said the proposed legislation has become necessary because previous and present FCT ministers had revoked land allocations approved by their predecessors Read more »

Nigeria: Court Admits Fresh Evidence Against Ex-Amcon Boss, Others in N76bn, $31.5m Fraud Trial

The defendants face six counts of conspiracy, stealing and abuse of office involving alleged conversion of funds belonging to Arik Air to the use of NG Eagle Limited in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho Operates Undeclared Accounts, Violates Code of Conduct Law

Our findings on Justice Tsoho come amid heightened scrutiny within the judiciary by the National Judicial Council. Read more »

Nigeria: Amend Constitution to Accommodate State Police - Tinubu to Senators

President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria's evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states'… Read more »