September 20, 2023
Nigeria: Curfew In Kano State After Tribunal Sacks Governor Abba Yusuf
The commissioner warned that violators will be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Governor Rejects Tribunal Judgment, Heads to Appeal Court
The Kano governor said the judgment was marred by human imperfections and misapplications. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Nigeria: CJN Decries Burden of Political Cases, Swears in New Appeal Court Judges
The CJN, while inaugurating nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal, said political cases "are taking a monumental toll on our dockets". Read more »
Nigeria: Decade of Neglect - Abandoned Armed Forces School, Games Village Esa-Oke
The Armed Forces Physical Health School and Games Village project in Esa-Oke, Osun State has become an abandoned project, with the area covered in thick bushes. Read more »
Nigeria: Party Supporters Optimistic As Tribunal Delivers Judgement Virtually in Kano
The three-member panel of justices led by Oluyemi Asadebay, are delivering the judgement on Wednesday, virtually Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Officers for 'Kidnap,' Extortion of Port Harcourt Resident
The police did not mention the number of the officers arrested in connection with the matter but a photograph posted on X indicated there were five of them. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Appeals Against Election Court's Judgement, Submits 51 Grounds to Supreme Court
Peter Obi predicated his appeal challenging the judgement of the PEPC at the Supreme Court on 51 grounds. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Judicial Interference - Bulkachuwa Loses Bid to Stop ICPC Probe of His Confession
Ex-senator Bulkachuwa had confessed that he trampled on his wife, Zainab Bulkachuwa's "freedom and independence" as President of the Court of Appeal. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Tinubu Addresses UNGA, Warns Against Illegal Mining, Arms Smuggling in Africa
"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict." Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Entities Illegally Mining Nigeria's Gold, Other Minerals, Tinubu Tells UN General Assembly
Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku Appeals Tribunal Judgment at Supreme Court
Atiku said in his appeal filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that the panel of five justices of the court erred… Read more »
Nigeria: How Ogun Senator's Aide Was Killed - Police
The police say the suspects had previously been arrested and arraigned in court for other crimes but were released. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement On Kano's Iconic Governorship Election Dispute
The tribunal announced the judgement day in a notice issued to the lawyers representing parties to the case on Monday. Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Kill More Suspected IPOB Members in South-East
Some police operatives took part in the operation, the army said. Read more »
September 19, 2023
Nigeria: Why Tinubu Lawyers' Mark On CTC of PEPC Judgement?
The appearance of a copy of the PEPC judgement with 'Tinubu Presidential Legal Team' imprinted on its over 700 pages intensified the controversy over the judicial verdict on the 25… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Governor Orders Crackdown As Police Confirm Eight Dead in Ogun Cult Clashes
Governor Abiodun directed the police and sister security agencies to deal ruthlessly and decisively with those disturbing the peace in Sagamu. Read more »
Nigeria: MohBad - Lawyer Writes Lagos Govt, Calls for Coroner's Inquest
The lawyer has called for a corner's inquest to determine the cause and circumstances of Mohbad's death. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest, Six Others
The kidnappers are reportedly demanding N100 million ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Document, Court Judgment Show New Alaafin Selected By Oyo Kingmakers
When contacted, the Bashorun of Oyo, Yusuf Akinade, confirmed the process has been concluded. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Laws, Underage Home Helps Go Through Horrifying Experiences in Nigeria
Some stakeholders expressed concern over the rise in young children being engaged as home helps due to the prevailing economic challenges. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Strikes Destroy Over 30 Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers
"These efforts will be sustained in these locations and others until oil thieves and their accomplices desist from their illegal activities." Read more »
Nigeria: Five Pregnant Girls Rescued From Suspected Child Traffickers
The girls claimed they did not know the men who impregnated them, according to a statement from the NDLEA. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Militants Kill Four, Abduct 30 Residents in Fresh Sokoto Attack
The terrorists spent about five hours in the community. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Raises Alarm Over Increasing Attacks By Bandits
Mr Mohammed said terrorists fleeing military operations in neighbouring states are attacking communities in Bauchi. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Wedding - U.S. Lawmakers Protest Arrest, Parade of Gay Suspects
"We're here to demand that Nigeria release all the detainees and drop all the charges." Read more »