February 01
Nigeria: Pipeline Explosion Kills Five Vandals in Imo - Police
"They went for their normal pipeline vandalism when the incident occurred," the police in Imo said. Read more »
Nigeria: N7 Billion Proceeds of Money Laundering Traced to Religious Body - EFCC Chair
The EFCC chair explained the obstacles the commission faces in investigating the proceeds of money laundering traced to the unnamed religious body. Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Sexual Harrassment - Court Defers Hearing of Unical Professor's Bail, ICPC Witness Testifies
An ICPC investigator testified on the alleged sexual harrassment allegations against the UNICAL professor on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Sustain Fight Against Internet Crimes - Tinubu to EFCC
Mr Tinubu pointed out that the disturbing contagion of cybercrimes has been a challenge and slur on the image of the nation and the EFCC should spare no effort in tackling it more… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - More Troubles for Fubara As Court Orders Arrest of His Top Aide
Mr Ehie has obtained a court injunction, restraining the police from arresting him. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Makinde Signs Executive Order On Harmful Substance Handling, Storage
"Failure to comply with the provisions of the executive order shall constitute an offence and shall be punishable by the law." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Decries Blanket Stereotyping of Nigerians Over Cybercrimes
President Tinubu said Nigerians are meticulous, authentic citizens who have been making significant contributions to innumerable fields of endeavours around the world. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmaker Weeps in Parliament While Discussing Insecurity
Although the security situation across the country appears to have worsened with daily reports of killings and kidnappings, the lawmaker focussed on the latest incident in his… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Recidivism - in Nigeria, Many Ex-Offenders Return to Crime After Serving Jail Terms
The mandate of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is to reform and rehabilitate offenders to become better citizens but some inmates return to crime after serving their… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Again, Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity Across Nigeria
The Senate said it has the responsibility to collaborate with the executive to resolve the rising insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Current Strategy to Tackle Insecurity Not Working, Reps Speaker Tells Tinubu
"I implore the president not to shy away from making the tough decisions. If necessary, we must not hesitate to enact changes within our security apparatus, for the cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Condemns Killing of Traditional Rulers, Kidnap of School Children in Ekiti
The two traditional rulers - the Onimojo of Imojo -Ekiti, Olatunde Olusola; and Elesun of Esun Ekiti, David Ogunsola, were reportedly gruesomely j murdered by their assailants… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Arrests 4,907 Traffic Offenders in FCT - Official
Mr Chorrie said that non-use of seat belts, use of phones while driving and overspeeding were the major causes of accidents during the operation. Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Nigerians Lament Insecurity As Officials Discuss Steps Taken
They said in some instances, apart from the criminals taking all they had, they were also forced to pay for every bullet used by the terrorists in shooting at them. Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Celebrate As Soldiers Rescue 35 Kidnap Victims in Katsina
Most of the captives were abducted a week ago. Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Asks Lawyers From 12 States to Apply for FCT High Court Judges' Slots
Only 12 states have vacant slots on the FCT High Court's bench this time. Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour
The trial started on 18 November 2021. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Militants Demand U.S.67,000 Ransom for 31 Kidnapped Residents
In Nigeria, ransom payment is an offence. Read more »
Nigeria: Chrisland - Mother Denies Knowledge of Late Student's Chats About Fainting
The 12-year-old student of Chrisland Schools was allegedly electrocuted on 9 February 2023, during the school's inter-house sports at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State. Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Police to Arrest Nigerians Featured in Online LGBTQ Video Challenge
The police said the actions of the people were unnatural and punishable under the Nigerian law Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau - Police Arrest Suspects in Bokkos, Mangu Deadly Attacks
Nine of the suspects were arrested in connection to the Mangu violence, while eight were arrested in connection to the Bokkos and Barikin Ladi attacks Read more »
Nigeria: Obiano's Arraignment Is Blessing in Disguise, Says Ex-Governor's Publicist
The EFCC, on Wednesday, charged the former governor of Anambra with stealing over N4 billion from the state's security vote account. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Four, Abduct Several Others in Fresh Attacks in Zamfara
Several domestic animals were also rustled by the terrorists. Read more »
Nigeria: Mutfwang Condemns Security Breach in Plateau, Calls for Calm
Mr Mutfwang decried recent killings and destruction of property in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Rivers Governor, Fubara's Election
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the APC to affirm the Rivers State Governor Fubara's election. Read more »