Nigeria: Explosion Kills Over 30 Miners in Plateau, Ministry Orders Mine Shut

"Others who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment in nearby hospitals," the Plateau government said. Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act Amendment Bill - Reps Deputy Spokesperson Defends Opposition Walkout

The minority caucus members staged a walkout on Tuesday over the rejection of an amendment on Clause 60(3) of the electoral bill, alleging bias and impropriety. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Into Law

The two chambers of the National Assembly passed the bill on Tuesday after months of debate and deliberation. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Can Order Army to Arrest IGP,' Judge Warns, As Woman Presses Contempt Charges

She issued the warning during a hearing in the contempt proceedings instituted by Nnenna Anozie, whose husband, John Anozie, has not been seen after some police officers abducted… Read more »

Nigeria: Lawyer Files N105 Billion Suit Against Nigerian Governor, Military Chiefs, Others

The suit followed the governor's recent curfew order and shutdown of schools in Amasiri over recent deadly attacks in Okporojo in Oso Community of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Adjourns Ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, Children's Trial While Settlement Talks Stall Second Case

The fraud trial involving Mr Ojerinde and four of his children was adjourned on Wednesday, while the other corruption case filed against him has been stalled since last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Detain Journalist Ahmed Isah for Alleged Cyber Bullying, Defamation

Mr Sakpe, a staff member of Prestige FM, a Minna-based radio station, is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai Spends Second Night in EFCC's Custody

Mr El -Rufai has been detained since Monday when he honoured the agency's invitation for questioning over corruption allegations. Read more »

Nigeria: You Must Produce Severed Heads of Slain Victims, Nigerian Governor Tells Community

Four people were recently beheaded in Ebonyi community, South-east Nigeria, in a renewed land dispute. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Condemns Massacre of 56 People in Niger

The Senate called for the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the affected local government areas to strengthen rapid response and prevent further attacks. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Release Nnamdi Kanu or Return Him to Kenya', Traditional Ruler Tells Tinubu

Since Mr Kanu's conviction, prominent Igbo leaders have called for his release through a political solution. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Tasks Traditional, Religious Leaders On Fight Against Preventable Diseases

President Tinubu urged the traditional rulers to monitor the functionality of primary healthcare facilities in their communities and promptly report gaps for action. Read more »

Nigeria: How Suspected Terrorists Planned, Carried Out Owo Church Attack - SSS Operative

The SSS operatives said investigation combined intelligence gathering and technical analysis in the aftermath of the Owo massacre in June 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: UN Security Council Condemns Kwara Terror Attack

The Council "reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security." Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Nigerian Lawmakers Re-Amend Bill for INEC to Change 2027 Election Dates

With the new provision, the presidential and National Assembly elections may now be conducted earlier than February 2027. Read more »

Nigeria: Tension in House of Reps As Members Oppose Rescission of Electoral Act Bill

The tension began when the Chairperson of the Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive (APC, Delta), presented a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the bill in line… Read more »

Nigeria: Electoral Act - Nigerian Lawmakers Vote By Division, Retain Electronic Transmission of Results As Optional

Abia South Senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, had demanded that the Senate rescind its earlier decision and make electronic transmission of election results mandatory rather than… Read more »

Nigeria: N10bn Fraud Trial - Two EFCC Witnesses Deny Obtaining Statements From Ali Bello, Co-Defendant By Coercion

The witnesses denied threatening Ali Bello and his co-defendant with an electric chair while obtaining their statements preparatory to the N10 billion fraud trial. Read more »

Nigeria: 14 Buried After Wedding Cortege Drowns in Kebbi Boat Accident

A wedding ceremony ended in grief on Sunday when an overcrowded passenger boat overturned at dusk, killing 14 people participating in the ceremony in Yauri Local Government Area of… Read more »

Nigeria: Custody - Sophia Momodu's Lawyer Warns Davido, Supporters Against Intimidation, Harassment

The "Unavailable" crooner approached the Lagos State High Court in Yaba, seeking joint custody of his first daughter, Imade, whom he welcomed with Sophia in May 2015. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Panel Queries Tribunal Over N16m Spent On Office Fumigation

The panel demanded an explanation for such a significant amount spent on cleaning services while critical areas such as publicity received little attention. Read more »

Nigeria: Another Nigerian Athlete Banned for Doping

The sanction represents another setback for Nigerian athletics, which in recent years, has faced heightened scrutiny over anti-doping compliance Read more »

Nigeria: Tension in House of Reps As Members Oppose Rescission of Electoral Act Bill

The tension began when the Chairperson of the Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive (APC, Delta), presented a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the bill in line… Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Couple On N740 Million Investment Fraud Charges

EFCC charged the couple with seven counts of obtaining money by false pretence, conversion of funds, and money laundering brought against them by the prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Temu for Alleged Violation of Data Protection Act

The NDPC noted that the investigation into Temu was triggered by concerns around online surveillance through personal data processing, accountability, and data minimisation. Read more »