July 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Billionaire, Son At War Over Multi-Billion Dollar Family Assets
This is the shocking story of a ferocious battle between Nigerian billionaire Gabriele Volpi and his son, Matteo, over multi-billion dollars family assets Read more »
July 23, 2023
Nigeria: Impunity and Human Rights Concerns in Kano's Gale of Demolitions
There is little doubt that the administration of Abdullahi Ganduje was reckless and acted against the public interest... Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Hand Over Your Illegally Acquired Weapons or Get Killed, Coas Warns Mangu Residents
The Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, has warned residents of troubled Mangu Local Government of Plateau State to submit all illegally acquired weapons or risk being killed. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Nigeria: Forged UTME Result - Does JAMB Have the Power to Sanction Mmesoma?
Many commentators, especially on social media, accused JAMB of being the judge in its own court, querying where the examination body derived the power to wield such a big stick. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Fail to Arrest Asari Dokubo but Charge Emefiele With Possession of Firearms
Mr Dokubo, a former militant leader, instead of being arrested and prosecuted for brandishing AK-47 rifles, has been hobnobbing with the country's leaders despite clearly violating… Read more »
Nigeria: Tobi Amusan Charged With Violation Ahead of World Champs
"Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has charged me an alleged rule violation for having missed 3 tests in 12 months," Amusan wrote. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Judicial Interference - Why Bulkachuwa Can't Be Arrested, National Assembly Clerk Tells Court
The Clerk of the National Assembly (NASS) said this in a counter-affidavit he filed in response to a suit filed by former senator, Adamu Bulkachuwa, who confessed to influencing… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Palace in Nigeria, Kill Traditional Ruler
The police confirm the incident which threw the community into palpable fear and panic. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Nigeria: Opposition's Atiku's Petition Filled With Contradictions, Confusion, Tinubu Lawyers Tell Court
Mr Tinubu's lawyers wrote this in the final written addresses they filed on behalf of the President with regards to Atiku's petition at the presidential election court. Read more »
Nigeria: Keeping All Options Open in Resolving Nigeria's Banditry
Indeed, thousands of lives have been needlessly wasted by bandits in all the six geo-political zones. Read more »
July 16, 2023
Nigeria: Navy Recovers Arms, Destroys Boat Laden With Stolen Crude in Bayelsa
There was a shootout between the troops and some armed men, an official said. Read more »
July 15, 2023
Nigeria: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Investigates Alleged Killing of 2-Year-Old Boy By Its Operatives
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating the alleged killing of a two-year-old boy by its operatives during a raid at a drug joint in Delta… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to Investigate Alleged Tax Abuse By Public Officials As Nigeria Loses N8trn Annually
The lawmakers noted that most abuses arise from fiscal items like capital allowances, Investment Allowances, Pioneer Status Incentives, Free Trade Zone exemptions, Value Added Tax… Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Charges Suspended CBN Chief Emefiele to Court - Official
SSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya, in a Thursday statement, said Mr Emefiele was charged in compliance with a court order. Read more »
Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 13 Chinese Nationals for Illegal Mining Activities
The Chinese nationals, comprising a female and 12 males, were arrested for illegal mining on 12 July at the Government Reserved Area, G.R.A Ilorin, Kwara State. Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun, Adebutu's Kinsmen Testify At Ogun Tribunal
Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area is the hometown of both Governor Abiodun and Mr Adebutu. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Woodberry Jailed Eight Years in U.S., Faces Deportation to Nigeria Empty-Handed
Woodberry, an ally of Hushpuppi, pleaded guilty to defrauding at least seven companies of over $8 million in less than one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Election Tribunal - Appeal Court Needs More Than Statutory 60 Days to Rule - Judge
Mr Ige stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan during a valedictory court session held in his honour at the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division. Read more »
Nigeria: Man, 77, Neighbour, 26, Nabbed for Alleged Rape of 7-Year-Old Girl
The aged man's 26-year-old neighbour was also arrested for the same offence. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Free Abducted Catholic Priest, Three Others in Ebonyi
Catholic authorities and the police have confirmed the priest's release. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Seek National Emergency Declaration for Plateau Killings
The lawmakers also asked the Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, to investigate the killings and ensure culprits are made to face justice. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer in Trouble for Illegally Filing NYSC Certificate Scandal Suit Against Stella Oduah
The judge gave the order for the probe of the lawyer after he announced himself as the prosecutor in the NYSC certificate scandal charge against Stella Oduah. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Three Others in Ebonyi
The Catholic authorities have issued a statement on the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP, Adebutu Call 29 Witnesses At Ogun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal
Ladi Adebutu and the PDP are challenging the victory of Governor Abiodun, alleging corrupt practice and non-compliance of the election with the Electoral Act. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Nigerian Govt to Pay N60m to Victim Shot By Police - Official
The ECOWAS Court ordered the Nigerian government to pay N60 million to a victim who was shot by a police officer in Kaduna. Read more »