January 18
Nigeria: Mother, Six Children Murdered in Kano, Governor Reacts
Unidentified assailants reportedly stormed the residence of one Haruna Bashir in Kano at about 12:10 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - Under Eno, Akwa Ibom Slips Deeper Into Secrecy, Violates Fiscal Law
Financial records in the last two years show that the state has received about double what the preceding administration received in four years between 2019 and 2022. Yet Mr Eno's… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Why Regina Daniels' Friend, Ann, Was Arrested - Ned Nwoko
He clarified the circumstances behind her arrest on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Rearraigns Sowore Over Posts Calling Tinubu Criminal, Drops Charges Against Facebook, X
Mr Sowore pleaded not guilty to the cyberbullying charges on Monday. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Affirms Conviction of Ex-Governor Lamido's Son for False Currency Declaration At Airport
It was a double whammy for the Lamidos, particularly Aminu, with the Supreme Court earlier delivering a judgement reversing their acquittal in a separate joint money laundering… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Supreme Court Reverses Ex-Jigawa Governor Lamido's Acquittal in N1.35bn Fraud Trial
The Supreme Court's five-member panel handed down the decision in a unanimous judgement in the decade-long money laundering trial of Mr Lamido and his sons on Friday. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Court Strikes Out Cybercrime Charges Against Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal High Court in Abuja struck out the charges against Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan a few hours after the FCT High Court in Abuja struck out criminal defamation charges against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Govt Confirms Evacuating Village After Threat By Terrorist Turji
The government's response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Bandit Raid in Gombe
Police spokesperson in Gombe, Buhari Abdullahi, said in a statement that the incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, when a group of armed men attempted to invade the community Read more »
Nigeria: Awujale Stool - Kwam 1 Petitions Ogun Govt Over Alleged Exclusion, Threatens Legal Action
The nomination process for the next Awujale took place on Monday at Bisrod Hall in Ijebu- Ode following clearance from the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Sowore's N1.2bn Suit Against IGP Egbetokun, AGF, Others
The court directed that hearing notice be served on the IGP, AGF and other the defendants sued by Mr Sowore. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Hear Turaki-Led PDP Motion for Stay in Wike-Led PDP's Suit
The judge rescheduled the case to allow the Wike-aligned faction of the PDP to respond to the motion for stay filed by the Turaki-led faction of the party. Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Clears Osun Chief Judge, Reverses Suspension of Court of Appeal Judge
The NJC upheld the findings of its three-member investigative panel clearing the Chief Judge, Ms Ojo. Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Recommends Oyewole for Supreme Court Bench, Approves 35 Others for Judicial Positions (Full List)
The recommendation was made alongside those of 35 other candidates for various judicial offices across the country. Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: 10 Nigerians Arrested As Spain, Germany Crack Down On Black Axe Network
Police said 28 suspects were arrested in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Arrested As Spain, Germany Crack Down On Black Axe Network
Police said 28 suspects were arrested in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: EFCC Witness Details How Alleged Scam Kingpin Ran Crypto-Romance Fraud Linked to 792 Arrests
The EFCC witness recalled the December 2024 operation resulting in the arrest of 193 foreigners and 599 Nigerians over alleged cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Court Dismisses NDLEA's Bid to Halt Proxy Night Club Unsealing
The matter traces back to a midnight raid on 26 October 2025, when the NDLEA seized 384.662 kilograms of Nitrous oxide and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa at Proxy Night Club. Read more »
January 14
Nigeria: Judge Returns Bauchi Officials' Terrorism Financing Case File for Reassignment
The judge had denied the Bauch officials bail while he oversaw the case on a stop-gap basis during the court's last Christmas/New Year vacation. Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Army Rescues 18 Abducted Cameroon-Bound Passengers
Abduction for ransom has become one of the top crimes in Nigeria, with just anyone being a target. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Arrests Two Suspected Gunrunners in Taraba
The arrests, made on Sunday under Operation Peace Shield, were carried out by troops in collaboration with operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Nigerian Army… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Recover Weapons
Cultism and cult-related killings are among the top security challenges in the oil-rich Delta State. Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Seeks IGP Egbetokun's Imprisonment Over Husband's Police Abduction, Disappearance Case
The woman accused IGP Egbetokun of disobeying a September 2025 court judgement ordering the production of the officers involved in her husband's abduction and disappearance since… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Abuja 'One-Chance' Robbery Syndicate After Lawyer's Murder
Detailing the circumstances of the killing, the police said that on January 5, 2026, at about 5:50 p.m., Ms Chigbo "unknowingly boarded their black Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle along… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Security Operatives Killed in Fresh Attack On Benue Community
The attack happened on Saturday in Udeku, a community in the Turan district of Kwande LGA. Read more »
