November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Kogi - APC Candidate Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Supporters
Police arrested suspected political thugs on Tuesday in Kogi East senatorial district. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops Sale of Novare, Shoprite Malls in Nigeria
Novare is the owner of some retail malls, including Shoprite malls, across Nigeria. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Grants Ex-Central Bank Governor Emefiele Bail
The court had repeatedly ordered the EFCC, which recently took custody of Mr Emefiele from the State Security Service (SSS), to either produce him in court or release him. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Fire Guts Samsung Office in Abuja, Official Speaks
The fire, which started at the building house Samsung office in Abuja, continued to rage for over six hours, from 7:38 p.m. on Monday (6 November) until 01:37 a.m. on Tuesday (7… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Terrorists Attack Katsina Community, Kill Five, Abduct Several
The attack came 23 hours after 14 people were killed in a neighbouring community. Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Student Found Dead in Her Apartment
The police say they are investigating the incident. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Polls - Why Nigerians Rejected Peter Obi - Presidency
Mr Onanuga advised Mr Obi to find a worthwhile vocation to engage his time having been rejected by Nigerians at the poll Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Naira Marley, Sam Larry Released On Bail
The duo have been in police custody for a month on allegations surrounding Mohbad's death. Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: For the Record - What Peter Obi Said About Supreme Court Judgement On Presidential Election
The Supreme Court, on 26 October, dismissed Mr Obi's appeal challenging the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court on the victory of the APC candidate in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Asks Appeal Court to Review Judgement Sacking Senate Minority Whip
The court sacked the minority whip from the Senate and declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the Abia central district election in February. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Again, Court Orders Anti-Graft Agency to Release or Produce Emefiele
The court issued the order on Friday after hearing an ex parte motion, which Mr Emefile filed as part of his broader fundamental rights enforcement suit. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Nigerian Doctor Escapes From Abductors' Den
The NMA said doctors had become endangered professionals in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attack Katsina Residents During Religious Celebration
Some of the victims were taken to the State Orthopaedic Hospital for emergency treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Communal Crisis - Disregard Stories of Minister's Intervention in Kaduna - Official
The state government said media reports about the incident were erroneous and misleading. Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Apprehends Eight Stowaways At Lagos Anchorage
The navy said the stowaways were apprehended on Friday at Lagos anchorage by the patrol team acting on reliable intelligence. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court's Judgement Contradicts Overwhelming Evidence of Election Rigging, False Claim - Peter Obi
Mr Obi said his party and the Obidient Movement are now effectively in opposition and that they are glad that the nation has heard them loud and clear. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Travel Advisory Caused Panic, Adverse Effects On Economy - Nigerian Govt
The federal government said the government had consistently prioritised the safety and well-being of all visitors to the country. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Pupil Released After Over 800 Days in Captivity
Treasure was the last of the 121 pupils kidnapped by bandits from their school in Chikun Local Government, Kaduna. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Why Negotiations Can't End Banditry
Previous negotiations with bandits have all failed due to some reasons. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President
The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »
Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan Wins Court Challenge, Sworn in As New Kogi Central Senator
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the validly elected senator for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Over 24 Villagers in Yobe
After the initial attack, the insurgents planted an IED which killed more than 20 people the next day. Read more »
Nigeria: Robbers Kill 20 'Okada' Operators in Ondo in Three Weeks - Amotekun
Ondo State has banned the operation of okada between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Kill Several Travellers Along Federal Highway
Several people were said to have been abducted. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Reviews Operational Guidelines for Arrest, Bail
The EFCC's new operational procedure for arrest and bail "was rolled out on Monday, 31 October 2023 across all its commands". Read more »