Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Pardons Farmer Sentenced to Death for Killing Herder

Mr Jackson was convicted following a violent encounter on his farm, during which he killed a herder who allegedly attacked him. Read more »

Nigeria: PoS Operators Facilitating Ransom Payments to Terrorists - Nigerian Govt

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) said investigations into kidnapping and terrorism-related cases have shown that ransom payments are routed through POS terminals. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court, Many Federal MDAs Fail Ethics, Integrity Assessment - ICPC Report

ICPC chairman warned that weak administrative systems, ineffective internal control units, and poor whistleblowing frameworks undermine transparency and expose MDAs to financial… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Should Blame Govt More, Not State Govts for Insecurity - Katsina Governor

Mr Radda argued that while governors are often blamed for insecurity in their states, constitutional responsibility for internal security lies largely with the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Dares Naptip to Arrest Him Over Alleged Sexual Offence

His comments come six months after NAPTIP declared him wanted for failing to honour invitations following claims he made during an Instagram Live session, which he later described… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Lawal Honours Security Agencies With Year-End Appreciation Tour

Governor Lawal, represented by the Secretary as to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada conveyed the profound gratitude of the government and people of Zamfara… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Issues ICPC Orders for Final Forfeiture of Goodluck Jonathan Estate Land in Abuja

ICPC said the Goodluck Jonathan Estate was a massive housing project initiated during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Killed in Plateau Road Crash

The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Tuesday, around a military checkpoint. Read more »

Nigeria: Train Collides With Bus in Lagos

LASEMA said it responded immediately after receiving distress alerts through its toll-free lines. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Gives Oworonshoki Landlords Two Months to Regularise Building Approvals

Lagos government said the buildings were constructed on land acquired and reserved by the state for a housing scheme. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Kidnappers Demand N1.5m Ransom for Each of 28 Travellers

A relative of one of the victims, Ibrahim Musa, told journalists on Tuesday that the abductors contacted the families to make their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Members Kick As PENGASSAN Directs Annual Salary Deduction to Fund CSR Foundation

PENGASSAN said the deduction would be made once a year and applied to funding the activities of the PENGASSAN Foundation. Read more »

Nigeria: 28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau Community

"The incident happened around 8 p.m. when they were heading to Sabon Layi for the event," Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest FIJ Journalist After Reportedly Using Wife, Infant As Bait

The police arrested the FIJ journalist after allegedly detaining his wife and nine-month-old child to lure him out. Read more »

Nigeria: Relief, Tears As Niger State Receives Rescued Papiri Schoolchildren

The remaining Papiri schoolchildren rescued from abductors on Sunday are finally home in Minna after a tortuous journey. Read more »

Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension - Akpabio Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Appeal Court's Hearing

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling in a case that centres on the suspension of Kogi Central Senator… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces Mandatory Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Public Service Applicants

The new requirement on drug testing is expected to take effect across MDAs as recruitment processes are updated in line with the circular dated 22 December 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Arrested in Lagos

The suspects were apprehended by operatives of the State Security Services (SSS). Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Nigeria Govt's Plea to Reopen Terrorism Case Against Suspects Link to Bello Turji

The prosecution had preferred 11 terrorism charges against eight defendants, including Bello Turji, who is still at large. Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Diocese Speaks On Release of Abducted Niger Students

The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on 21 December and signed by the diocesan secretary, Jatau Joseph. Read more »

Nigeria: Trump Recalls U.S. Ambassadors From Nigeria, 29 Other Countries

Africa is the most affected continent, with US ambassadors from 15 countries recalled. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Spoke Out On Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria - Nicki Minaj

"We're not backing down anymore. We are not going to be silenced by bullies," Nicki Minaj said. Read more »

Nigeria: 131 Vandalism Cases Recorded in 2025 - TCN

Mr Abdulaziz said vandalism continues to be a thorny issue in the affairs of TCN. Read more »

Nigeria: Christmas - DHQ Tightens Security Across Nigeria, Deploys Troops, Air Assets - Official

"The Armed Forces of Nigeria have emplaced robust and proactive measures aimed at preventing attacks during the Christmas festivities." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's CPC Designation By U.S. Won't Weaken Bilateral Relations - American Lawmakers

The visit was a sequel to US President Donald Trump's designation of Nigeria in October as a CPC. Read more »