Nigeria: Timeline - Inside Nnamdi Kanu's Journey From Biafra Activism to Conviction for Terrorism

Mr Kanu, who was convicted for terrorism at the Federal High Court in Abuja, had been facing trial since 2015 when he was first arrested by Nigeria's authorities. Read more »

Nigeria: UN Security Council Discusses Insecurity in Nigeria, Other West African Countries

Top officials raised fresh concerns over the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Africa and the Sahel, calling for urgent, coordinated regional action to confront… Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Petition UN, ICC for Independent Probe of Nigerian Killings

The groups said recurring violence, coupled with what they described as slow progress in securing justice domestically, necessitated external intervention. Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Legal Consultants Condemn IPOB Leader's Conviction, Hint At Appeal

The lawyers were silent on the fact that Mr Kanu spurned several calls on him by the trial judge for him to open his defence to counter the case of the prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Laments Kebbi Schoolgirls' Abduction, Kwara Church Attack, Urges Govt to Protect Lives

The NHRC demanded government's action agaisnt growing insecurity in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Two People, Abduct 15 Others in Sokoto Community

The lawmaker representing the area at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Sa'idu Ibrahim, said 15 residents were unaccounted for following the attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism

The judge said he ought to sentence Mr Kanu to death but for the scriptural persuasion for one to be merciful. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Governor's Wife Grieves Over Abduction of Kebbi School Girls

The Jigawa First Lady also mourned the loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba, a brave soldier who sacrificed his life in service to his country Read more »

Nigeria: SSS Arraigns Seven Suspected Ipob Commanders Linked to Simon Ekpa

Convicted in Finland, Simon Ekpa leads a faction of IPOB, which wants an independent country of Biafra. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of Terrorism Charges

The judge is expected to sentence Mr Kanu after concluding the ongoing judgement. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Postpones Convicted Nnamdu Kanu's Sentencing By Over One Hour, Prosecution Calls for Death Penalty

The judge, who described evidence against Mr Kanu as uncontroverted, found him guilty of all seven counts. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of Illegal Importation of Radio Transmitter

Trial judge James Omotosho earlier convicted Mr Kanu on six terrorism charges. Read more »

Nigeria: There Won't Be Judgement in My Terrorism Trial, Kanu Tells Court

The judge responded with a word of caution to the IPOB leader. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Boko Haram Leader Linked to Kano Killings 20 Years

The judge, Emeka Nwite, convicted Mr Isma'il of all four counts preferred against him by the federal government. Read more »

Nigeria: Illegal Mining Probe - Reps Committee Summons Alake, Others Over Lack of Cooperation

The committee said the perceived reluctance of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other agencies to engage constructively with it has become a matter of concern to it. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Govt Rejects Religious Framing of Nigeria's Security Crisis As Terror Attacks Escalate

"President Tinubu has also directed all security agencies to actively pursue, neutralise, and dismantle terrorists and criminal networks across the country." Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Lawmaker Who Made Christian Genocide Claim Meets With Nigerian Delegation

According to the lawmaker, the meeting provided "a frank, honest, and productive discussion" on the alleged persecution of Christians, persistent terrorist threats, and prospects… Read more »

Nigeria: Banditry in Rural Katsina (I) - Victims, Families, Communities Live in Fear, Debt

"We held several peace talks with these bandits and even gave them money for protection not too long ago. We contributed money during the first meeting, but they came back a second… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Organises Forum to Tackle Displaced Persons' Systemic Challenges in 11 States

Monitors and action groups identified 865 cases of lack of access to education and 1,283 cases of food and shelter challenges among the IDPs and FDPs. Read more »

Nigeria: No Religious Genocide in Benue - Governor Alia

Governor Alia, a Catholic priest turned politician, spoke during a consultative forum on the protection of the rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Forcibly Displaced… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Deeply Troubled By Schoolgirls' Abduction, Shettima Says in Kebbi

Mr Shettima vows FG will use every instrument of state to ensure culprits face the full weight of justice. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Move to Expand Rights, Welfare Protections for Older Persons

The lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at establishing comprehensive rights for older persons. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Three of My Cousins Are in Bandits' Den' - Actress Bukola Arugba Speaks On Eruku Church Attack

The actress also challenged the Kwara First Lady's description of the Eruku church incident. Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Govt Counters U.S. Lawmaker, Releases Names of Abducted Schoolgirls

Kebbi State has countered a claim by US lawmaker, Miley Moore, that Monday's abduction of schoolgirls happened in a Christian enclave Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Freed After 61 Days in Prison

One of his lawyers, Inibehe Effiong, confirmed this in a post on X on Tuesday, 18 November. Read more »