Nigeria: Banditry - Police Confiscate 104 Motorcycles in Kano

According to Mr Kiyawa, within just one week of the operation, security forces impounded 104 motorcycles and 68 tricycles. Read more »

Nigeria: Onakoya Faults Mass Arrest of Street Kids in Lagos, As Official Defends Enforcement

"They are still kids. What you're doing is inhumane and an absolute waste of everyone's time, because no matter how many times you arrest or harass these children, they will return… Read more »

Nigeria: How Kidnappers Killed Ex-NBA Treasurer in Abuja - Family

The lawyer, Nwamaka Chigbo, was on the phone with her sister, who briefly interrupted the call to attend to a client, when she was abducted and later killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N30.7m Recovered From BDC Operator Linked to FIRS Official

EFCC discovered the money during a probe that primarily targeted top NNPC officials but expanded to reveal an FIRS official's huge transfers to a BDC. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Detained for Alleged Cyber Bullying, Defaming of Police Chief

An official said the allegedly defamed "senior police officer" is an assistant commissioner of police who once served in Anambra State. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Petroleum Minister, Others to Stay Action in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom Oil Fields Dispute

The dispute hover oil fields in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Denies Bauchi Finance Commissioner, Others Bail Over Terrorism Financing Charges

The EFCC accused the Bauchi State finance commissioner of releasing millions of dollars belonging to the state government to individuals who allegedly used the funds to finance a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Bauchi SSG Kashim Named in EFCC's Fraud Charges Denies Allegations

The former Bauch State SSG, Mr Kashim, denied allegations of fraud, saying he was neither investigated nor indicted by any authority before he resigned from office in December… Read more »

Nigeria: CPPE Urges Phased Implementation of Tax Reform

"Nigeria's ongoing tax reform ranks among the most ambitious fiscal restructuring efforts in recent decades." Read more »

Nigeria: Police Chief Summoned Over Intimidation, Extortion of Man Who Helped Dying Stranger

Cases of police brutality, extortion and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, such as dismissal from service. Read more »

Nigeria: Download - Certified True Copies of Nigeria's New Tax Laws

The four new tax laws were controversial before they were passed into law and have remained controversial even after they were passed and signed into law Read more »

Nigeria: Tax Laws Controversy - Reps Announces Release of Certified True Copies

The House noted that the ad hoc committee continues its work in line with its mandate to determine the circumstances surrounding the circulation of unauthorised versions of the tax… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns Killing of Dozens in Niger State

Over 30 people were killed by the terrorists during the Saturday attack on the Niger community. Read more »

Nigeria: Exclusive - Islamic Cleric Detained Over Alleged Link to Coup Plot Against President Tinubu

This is despite denial by the Nigerian government that there was no plan to topple Mr Tinubu's government. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnappers Demand Huge Ransom to Free Traditional Ruler, Son & Others

"The police and other security agencies are working round the clock to rescue abducted persons." Read more »

Nigeria: Armed Men Storm Hotel, Disrupt AriseTV Live Broadcast

The TV station reported that its crew was conducting a live interview with Leloonu Nwibubasa, a former commissioner for Employment Generation and Empowerment in Rivers, regarding… Read more »

Nigeria: Two Newspapers Apologise, Retract False Report On IPI Nigeria's President

"We have since established that Mr Musikilu Mojeed has not engaged in any form of unethical journalism, intimidation, racketeering, or financial impropriety as earlier implied in… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Orders Withdrawal of Lawsuits Against Akpoti-Uduaghan, Others

Mr Akpabio said the message inspired him to abandon the defamation suits, which included multiple suits seeking heavy damages over allegations of sexual harassment. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Provides Update On Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement

The court has adjourned the case on the tinted glass permit policy to 20 January 2026 for further proceedings. Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 - Mass Abductions, Killings, Trump's Rhetoric Overshadow Tinubu Govt's War On Terror

Despite the challenges, 2025 was not without security gains for the Tinubu administration. Read more »

Nigeria: 2026 - Abiodun Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Agenda, Grants Clemency to 71 Inmates

The governor reaffirmed his commitment to citizens' participation in the 2026 budget planning process, assuring residents that his administration remains steadfast in delivering… Read more »

Nigeria: Deadly Attacks, Nnamdi Kanu's Life Imprisonment, Other Defining Events in South-East in 2025

This is a review of the top events that occurred in Nigeria's south-east in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity, Police Abuses, Press Attacks Shaped Nigeria's Human Rights Profile in 2025

This piece reviews some notable incidents and developments that shaped Nigeria's human rights outlook in 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sends Bauchi Finance Commissioner to Prison Over Terrorism Financing Charges

EFCC accused the commissioner and his co-defendants of releasing the state government's funds to a Miyetti Allah leader who allegedly ended up using the cash running into millions… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-AGF Malami, Son, Wife to Spend New Year's Day in Prison As Court Postpones Bail Hearing

The judge issued the remand order against Mr Malami, his son, and wife after the EFCC arraigned the three of them jointly on money laundering charges on Tuesday. Read more »