January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'
The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion
"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency
"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Final Decisions On Eight States' Governorship Election Disputes
The Supreme Court will today, Friday, give final decisions on the governorship election disputes from Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Ebonyi, Plateau, Abia, Cross River, and Bauchi states. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Victims of Alleged Jammeh Henchman Ousman Sonko Welcome Swiss Trial
It is not just Gambians hoping for justice in this case. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 60 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 30 Oil Thieves
The troops also discovered and destroyed 37 dugout pits, 65 boats, 71 storage tanks, 14 vehicles, 108 cooking ovens, four pump machines and one speedboat. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram's Explosive Kills Seven in Borno
Boko Haram is "terrorizing most of the roads leading to the state capital," the resident said. Read more »
Nigeria: Libel Suit - Abuja Court Permits Ex-Minister Onyeama's Adversary to Testify From U.S.
During the proceeding on Mr Oneyeama's libel suit in Abuja on Thursday, the judge said the ex-minister's legal adversary could testify from her base in the US. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Governorship - Tension Grips Residents Ahead of Supreme Court Judgement
The Supreme Court had on Tuesday reserved judgement on the appeal filed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang challenging his removal by the Court of Appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Surrenders, Says No Evidence of Wrongdoing Against Adoke, Others - Malabu
EFCC's admission that it has no evidence to convict Mr Adoke and other defendants will likely shock those following the Malabu OPL 245 saga. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Lagos Is Biggest Transit, Destination for Human Trafficking in Nigeria'
NAPTIP DG, Mrs. Waziri-Azi said to tackle the scourge of human trafficking in the country, it had become imperative for the Agency to strengthen its partnership with Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: 15 Persons Kidnapped in 2024 As Abuja Grapples With Rising Crime Rate
The victims were kidnapped in two major incidents that occurred in the first week of the new year thus depicting rising cases of abduction in the nation's capital. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: U.S. Upgrades NDLEA's Forensic Laboratory
"Illicit drug production, trafficking, and consumption are linked to organised crime, illegal financial flows, corruption, and increasingly terrorist financing," he added. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Minister Over Alleged $6bn Hydropower Project Fraud
The judge ordered the remand of the ex-power minister Olu Agunloye in a correction centre pending the hearing of his bail application scheduled to take place Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Shot Dead in America
The late singer's dad is a former Nigerian lawmaker. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Massacre - Police Announce Arrest of Three Suspected Gunrunners
Over 100 people were killed in the Christmas Eve attack in three local government areas of Plateau. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Lawmakers in Nigeria Move to Criminalise Open Defecation
"Currently in my community, we find it difficult to get water to cook not to talk of getting water to flush toilets." Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Decries Delayed Transmission of His Case File to Abuja Court
The Supreme Court, on 15 December, reversed the acquittal granted to the IPOB leader by the Court of Appeal, and consequently ordered continuation of his trial at the Federal High… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Nigerians React to Suspension of Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu
The scandal over which the humanitarian affairs minister Betta Edu was suspended includes the approval of payment of N585.2 million into a private account of a civil servant. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On Plateau Governorship Election Dispute
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, in its judgement delivered on 19 November 2023, overturned Mr Mutfwang's election victory, prompting him to file an appeal at the Supreme Court to… Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Court to Deliver Judgment On Suit Against Fubara, National Assembly, Others
The court adjourned the matter on the Rivers State political crisis for judgement after counsel for the parties presented their arguments for and against the case. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Invites Suspended Minister Betta Edu Over Alleged Fraud
The EFCC had earlier recommended the suspension of the minister to pave way for a thorough investigation, a source told NAN. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: After Encounter With Nigerian Immigration, U.S. Professor Robbed, Then Extorted By Police Officers
The US-based professor is now accusing police officials of extorting him in an attempt to recover his stolen gadgets in Lagos. Read more »
January 08
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's N1 Billion Suit Against Federal Govt, SSS
The IPOB leader is asking for eight reliefs altogether in court. Read more »