September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Inside Ribadu's Fresh Approach to Combating Oil Theft
Since his appointment as National Security Adviser (NSA) by President Bola Tinubu, Malam Nuhu Ribadu has been emphasising the importance of curbing crude oil theft and losses to… Read more »
Nigeria: Rush for Solid Minerals Turns Farmers Into Sacrificial Lambs in Nasarawa
Chinese companies are at the forefront of mining activities in Nasarawa State that are taking land away from local farmers. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: Residents Flee As Terrorists Sack Taraba Communities, Several Feared Kidnapped
The bandits started attacking the communities in August Read more »
Nigeria: Proceeds of Kidnapping Used to Finance Terrorism - Official
"Kidnapping for ransom is also identified as one of the means of funding terrorism." Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Imposes Curfew On Four Communities After Deadly Clashes
Seven people were reportedly killed, with scores injured in the communal clashes. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Banky W, Obanikoro Hopeful As Court Declares Eti-Osa Federal Constituency Election Inconclusive
The court has ordered a rerun in 32 polling units where elections did not hold. Read more »
Nigeria: Controversy Over Alleged Neglect of Police Officer Amputated After Gunmen Attack
The officer said he was charged N1.2 million as a medical bill at the hospital, but he was unable to pay it because he had no money. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Sacks Jerry Gana's Son, Orders Supplementary Election
The tribunal ordered a supplementary election in some polling units in the constituency. Read more »
Nigeria: Man Narrates How His Wife, Two Daughters Were Kidnapped in Abuja
Mr Olasinde said the kidnappers demanded N100 million ransom but were eventually paid N2.8 million. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Upholds Election of Kano South Senatorial District, Fines APC Candidate
The APC candidate, Mr Gaya, challenged Mr Kawu at the election petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Sacks Another NNPP Federal Lawmaker Over Certificate Forgery
The lawmaker was sacked for forging his senior school leaving certificate Read more »
Nigeria: Kyari's Absence Stalls Lawmakers' Investigation of NNPCL, OVH Deal
Mr Kyari and the CEO of MMDPRA sent representatives to the hearing. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Orders Police to Release or Charge Man Detained for Allegedly Defaming Fashola
The police had detained Chike Ibezim since 10 August over an alleged malicious publication posted online against the immediate-past Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Nine for Allegedly Abducting Medical Doctor
The suspects did not take their plea. Read more »
Nigeria: Massacre of Nigerian Soldiers Tinubu and the Urgency of Prosecuting Terror Financiers
President Bola Tinubu will be indulging in a grand delusion of routing these non-state actors if he adopts the previous Buhari regime's double standards. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Viral Copy of PEPC's Judgement With Tinubu Legal Team's Header Stirs Controversy
A certified true copy of the judgement of the PEPC bearing the header, 'Tinubu Presidential Legal Team' on the top right corner of its pages surfaced online on Saturday. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Nigeria: Ministries, Oil Companies Accused of Oil Theft Collusion
"We have people that compromise, including domestic and foreigners who are all culpable." Read more »
West Africa: EU, Ecowas Reports On Nigerian Elections Have No Judicial Value - Senior Judge
"The EUEOM report on the 2023 presidential elections... and I dare to add even the ECOWAS report of the same elections tendered by second and third respondents is completely… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Victory At Presidential Election Tribunal
The President urges his valiant challengers to inspire their supporters in the trust that the spirit of patriotism will now and forever be elevated above partisan considerations. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Unanimously Affirms Tinubu's Electoral Victory
In its over 12-hour-long judgement on Wednesday, the panel of judges led by Haruna Tsammani dismissed all three petitions challenging Mr Tinubu's election. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Ruling Party Reacts to Presidential Tribunal Verdict
APC says the judgement declaring its candidates winner is an "undiluted victory for the democracy." Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: Labour Party, Obi, Atiku Reject Presidential Court's Judgement, Head to Supreme Court
Both Atiku and Peter Obi have indicated their intention to appeal against the judgement at the Supreme Court. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Petition Court Rejects 10 Out of Peter Obi's 13 Witnesses
The presidential election court made the pronouncement in its judgement being delivered on the petition filed by Mr Obi and his party to challenge the election of President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - BDC Operator, Sambo, Reveals How He Was Caught in House Committee's Extortion Scheme
Businessman Sambo says he was deceived into receiving illicit payments in his account. Read more »
Nigeria: Live Updates - Court Delivers High-Stake Judgement On Atiku's, Obi's Petitions Against Tinubu's Victory
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja will give judgments on three petitions by Atiku, Peter Obi, and a political party challenging the credibility of President… Read more »