February 25
Nigeria: Court Hears Recording of Diezani Alison-Madueke's Heated Exchanges With Oil Contractors Who Bribed Her
The alleged recordings were found in a Samsung phone, which was seized from the former minister when she was arrested in London in 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Gets Full Bench As CJN Inaugurates Justice Oyewole
Mr Oyewole replaces former CJN Olukayode Ariwoola, whose retirement in 2024 left the South-west region's slot on the Supreme Court bench vacant. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Court Sentences Ex-NNPC Official to 87 Months Over $2.1m Oil Bribery Scandal
Mr Okoronkwo, a dual citizen of the United States and Nigeria, previously served as General Manager of the Upstream Division of the NNPC Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Woman, Son for Traditional Religious Practices - Amnesty
'This is a clear case of religious persecution and corruption. This is unacceptable.' Read more »
Nigeria: Owo - Six Church Worshippers Kidnapped, One Suspected Informant Arrested - - Police
Owo and its environs, in the northern part of Ondo State, have experienced waves of insecurity in recent years, including the June 2022 attack on a catholic church in the town. Read more »
Nigeria: Arcon Says Advan Using Media Campaign to Obstruct Industry Reforms
ARCON alleged that ADVAN has "simultaneously instituted multiple lawsuits at the Federal High Court challenging its regulatory powers, while also prosecuting the same issues in the… Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: How Fraudster Posing As BDC Operator Defrauded Nigerians of N369.3 Million - EFCC
The EFCC said the suspect was arrested by its operatives from the Enugu Zonal Directorate in response to petitions from two Nigerian victims. Read more »
Nigeria: London Property Saga - AGF Refiles Amended Forgery, Impersonation Charges Against Ozekhome, Co-Suspect
The refiled amended forgery and impersonation charges considerably altered the case initially filed by the ICPC against Mr Ozekhome in the fallout of an ownership battle over a… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors, APC Leaders Pledge to Advance Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope Agenda'
VP Shettima also tasked the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on wider outreach, saying they must "move beyond conference centres to the wards, markets, and campuses, across the country." Read more »
Nigeria: Papiri Abductions - Nigerian Govt Denies Paying Ransom to Terrorists
AFP reported on Tuesday that the Nigerian government paid a "huge" ransom to Boko Haram and released two of its senior commanders to secure the release of the pupils. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidency Confirms Egbetokun's Exit, Disu's Appointment As Nigeria's Police Chief
President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun's resignation earlier today. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai Asks Court to Quash Phone Interception Charges, Seeks N2bn Compensation
Mr El-Rufai filed the application to quash the charges ahead of his arraignment for the alleged phone interception allegations schedule for Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Congress Report Restates Claim of Persecution of Nigerian Christians
The report was presented by the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House on Monday. Read more »
February 23
West Africa: Nigeria Wins $6.2 Million Arbitration Case Against European Tech Contractor
The dispute centred on a national electronic government procurement (eGP) project meant to enhance transparency and efficiency in federal procurement processes. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Nullifies 485 Abuja Land Documents Over Forgery Concerns
The affected files, spanning layouts in Bwari, AMAC and Kuje, have been expunged from the FCTA's regularisation database. Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Begins Forensic Probe of Yelwata Killings
The probe follows proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where nine suspects in the Yelwata killings were arraigned on 2 February 2026 before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. Read more »
Nigeria: Inspector General of Police Egbetokun Resigns at Tinubu's Request
Mr Egbetokun was appointed by President Tinubu as the 22nd IGP on 19 June 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: London Property Saga - Govt Withdraws Charges Against Senior Lawyer Ozekhome
The DPPF gave reasons for the decision to withdraw the charges filed against Mr Ozekhome regarding the controversies over London property linked to the late Jeremiah Useni, a… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Enugu Fixes N150 Million As Advertising Permit for Political Parties, Candidates
"Every political party and candidate must obtain a campaign permit from ENSSAA before deploying any form of visual campaign or outdoor promotional materials. The statutory fee for… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate, Reps Postpone Plenary
The lawmakers, who were expected to reconvene today, postponed plenary sessions to allow committees, MDAs conclude 2026 budget defence. Read more »
Nigeria: El-Rufai's Aide Gives Update On Former Governor's Detention
An aide to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has provided a detailed update on the politician's continued detention, eight days after he voluntarily honoured an… Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Kaduna Police Announce Dismantling of Bandits' Camps, Suspected Gunrunners' Arrest
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a press briefing in Kaduna on Monda Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Panel Decries Govt's Neglect of Border Communities
The lawmakers said the neglect has forced some residents to cross into neighbouring countries in search of basic amenities such as potable water, schools, and healthcare services. Read more »
February 24
Nigeria: Exclusive - the Two Persons Accused of Bankrolling Alleged Coup Plot to Overthrow Tinubu
Last month, the Defence Headquarters announced that investigations into the alleged coup had been completed. Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: 76 Oil Wells Controversy - Ex-Senator Faults Eno, Alleges Compromise
The dispute over the controversial 76 oil wells intensified as Akwa Ibom reaffirmed its faith in the Supreme Court rulings, while Cross River insisted on fairness. Read more »
