Nigeria: Judge Delivering Judgement in Trial of Five Defendants for Owo Church Terrorist Attack

The judge started the judgement on Wednesday by first reading out the nine amended counts filed against the five defendants. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Providus, Unity Banks' Merger

Beyond dismissing the appeal, the Supreme Court invoked Section 22 of the Supreme Court Act to directly sanction the merger, effectively clearing the way for the transaction to… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Annuls Order Freezing Nestoil, Neconde Assets

A five-member panel of the court on Monday in Abuja ruled that the appeal court exceeded the limits of its power when it issued an ex parte application against the oil firms. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Recover Pistol, Suspected Cannabis Cache in Akwa Ibom

The latest recovery in Ibeno comes days after police announced the arrest of 178 suspects and the seizure of 69 firearms in a statewide crackdown on crime and drug trafficking. Read more »

Nigeria: Former Defence Spokesperson Rabe Abubakar, Wife Abducted in Katsina

Mr Abubakar, a retired major general, served as Director of Defence Information between 2015 and 2017. Read more »

Nigeria: NASS Pledges Support for Tinubu On Security, State Police

The Senate President said the current security threats were largely targeted attacks on soft locations such as schools, churches and mosques, unlike previous periods marked by… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Threatens Legal Action Against VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Fake Tinubu Audio

VDM posted a viral audio allegedly featuring President Bola Tinubu making controversial remarks on insecurity, World Bank loans and the 2027 election. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside Details of Abandoned Security Building That Leaves Nasarawa Community Defenceless Against Bandits

For years, the people of Bakono and its neighbouring communities had lived under the suffocating grip of bandits and kidnappers. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku in Early Lead As ADC Adjourns Collation of Results

Messrs Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen have, in separate statements, rejected the results even before the collation began on Tuesday. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana to Begin Repatriating Citizens From South Africa

He also noted that the "service is fully paid for by the Government of Ghana." Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Give Judgement in Forfeiture Suit Against 57 Properties Linked to Malami

The EFCC sought an order of final forfeiture of the properties to the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Sunday Igboho Launches Forest Security Operation in South-West

Igboho's latest comments come amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Oyo State following the recent abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Suspends Aide Linked to 8-Year-Old's Abduction

Mr Aliyu-Garwa was allegedly connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnap Victims Escape As Bandits Attacks Persist in Kwara

Community leader says four abducted residents escaped from kidnappers as attacks spread across parts of Kwara amid fresh security concerns Read more »

Nigeria: Jonathan Eligible to Recontest for President, Court Rules

The court awarded a whopping N21 million fine against the plaintiff, who challenged Mr Jonathan's eligibility to recontest for president under a constitutional amendment introduced… Read more »

Nigeria: Hearing Stalls in Asset Forfeiture Case Involving Timipre Sylva-Linked Properties

The court set a new date for the hearing of the forfeiture proceedings involving properties linked to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Speak On Terrorists' Attack On Station, Kwara Emir's Palace

Terrorists have attacked a police station and the palace of a traditional ruler in Yashikira, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 10 persons and setting part of… Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti LG Chair Condemns Alleged Self-Kidnap Involving Vice

Ilejemeje council chairman says law should take its course after vice chairman, Grace Ogunleye, was reportedly arrested over alleged self-kidnap Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Rescue 92 Civilians Kidnapped By Terrorists in Borno - Army

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint force in the North-east, have "rescued" 92 civilians kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Launches Health Insurance Scheme for FCT Inmates, 1,500 to Benefit

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, approved the insurance scheme, saying that incarceration should not prevent citizens from accessing quality healthcare and other basic rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Malabu Leave to Seek Judicial Review Over OPL 245 Split

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Malabu Oil & Gas Limited permission to seek a judicial review against the Federal Government over the alleged division and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails NDLEA for Busting Nigerian-Mexican Drug Syndicate

The operation led to the arrest of some foreign nationals, local kingpins, and several collaborators, alongside the seizure of chemicals and illicit drugs valued at more than $360… Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Court Voids INEC's Timetable for Parties' Primaries, Nomination of Candidates

The judgement, delivered Wednesday, gutted key parts of INEC's Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Election. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Officer Who Vowed to Kill Anyone Filming Him

"The officer has been subjected to a drug test to aid the Command in establishing all surrounding circumstances and ensuring a thorough and transparent process," the police said. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Commence Disciplinary Action Against Officer Who Threatened to Kill Anyone Filming Him

The police announced that disciplinary action has commenced against him, according to a statement by the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid. Read more »