December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Police Confirm Arrest of Kidnap Suspects in Cross River
The kidnap gang released their victims after taking ransom, according to the police. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Nigerian Journalist
He was shot dead on Christmas Eve. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Air Force Destroys Six Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
The operation was carried out on 23 December, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill 96 Persons, Raze 221 Houses in Plateau - Police
"Investigation and monitoring are still on and further development will be communicated soon," the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Eight Suspects Over Murder of Enugu Traditional Ruler
The traditional ruler of Akutara, Patrick Ezugwu, in Adani Autonomous Community, Uzo Uwani Council Area, was killed at about 9 p.m. on Sunday by some armed hoodlums. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: From Despair to Joy - Kano Retiree Denied Rights for 8 Years Narrates Ordeal
Life has been very difficult after retirement without the timely payment of our gratuity, Mr Muhammad said. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Has 3,413 Prisoners On Death Row - Official
Mr Umar said that a total of 1,840 inmates sat for the 2023 NECO/SSCE, while many others are undergoing various academic programmes in custodial centres nationwide. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Citizens Sue Tinubu Over Wike-Fubara Peace Deal
The plaintiffs argued in the fresh suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja that the peace agreement was unconstitutional. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Police Arrest Ex-Councillor, Four Others for Alleged Robbery
The police disclosed more arrests made by operatives in various parts of the state. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Military Troops Deactivate 68 Illegal Refining Sites in Niger Delta
The troops also recovered 234,000 litres of stolen crude oil, 160,800 litres of illegally refined automotive gas oil and 10,800 litres of premium motor spirit. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Ex-Central Bank Head Accused of Stashing Billions in Foreign Banks
The CBN Special Investigator recommends the prosecution of Mr Emefiele and at least 13 others, including his deputy governors, for alleged gross financial offences. Read more »
Nigeria: British Court Dismisses P&ID $11 Billion Damages Against Nigeria
P&ID had little or nothing to show as track record of work executed in the gas sector to merit a project of that scale. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Appointment of 11 New Supreme Court Justices
With the confirmation, the Supreme Court now has its full complement of 21 justices as mandated by law. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Recorded Zero Jail Attacks in 2023 - NCoS Spokesperson
Mr Umar said that the government had taken comprehensive measures to bolster the security of the facilities. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Lawmakers Move to Revive Yuan/Naira Swap Deal
The lawmakers asked the CBN to speed up BCSA the Nigerian government signed with the People's Bank of China (PBoC) in April 2018. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of 11 Supreme Court Justices
The nominees have to be cleared by the Senate before they can be sworn in as Supreme Court justices. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Impeachment Notice Against Fubara
The withdrawal of the impeachment is part of a peace deal mediated by President Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Judge, Kill Police Orderly
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Lawmakers That Defected Must Lose Their Seats, PDP Insists
The PDP is opposing the terms of the peace deal between Governor Fubara and Mr Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Suspect
The rescue operation was in response to a tip-off. Read more »
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft - Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
"I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it." Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Six Farmers Remanded Over Alleged Killing of Herder, Cattle in Kano
The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges Read more »
December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Investment Fraudster Bags 75 Years in Prison for Swindling Investors Over N1 Billion
Amos Olaniyan swindled investors in his phoney "Crime Alert Security Network" over one billion naira Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Police Arrest Couple for Allegedly Trafficking One-Month-Old Baby
The police said they acted on a tip-off. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Court Bars Ex-Minister From Holding Public Office in Nigeria
The judge issued the order against the former minister over her "disparaging" comment against a court judgement. Read more »