July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Security Chiefs Meet to Tackle Crimes in Abuja, Neighbouring States
The attendees are Commissioners of Police, State Directors of the State Security Services, and Commandants of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Police Record 111 Sexual Assault Cases in Three Months
The police spokesperson appealed to the public to always speak out when abused or when they witness gender and sexual abuse around them. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Urge Man Sharing Widow's Nude Photos to Submit Self
Amarah Kennedy has been accused of posting his former lovers' nude photos on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fake UTME Result - Anambra Govt Lists Members of Investigative Panel
"It is not our wish to join the slanging match or take sides at this stage." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Opens Defence in Peter Obi's Petition, Tenders 18 Exhibits
Mr Tinubu opened his defence in Mr Peter Obi's case, a day after he did the same in the case filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP to challenge his victory in the 25 February poll. Read more »
Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - Panic As Gunmen Attack Residents, Traders in South-East
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Worshippers Returning From Church in Taraba
Several houses were touched during the attack, Premium Times learned. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Raze Police Vehicle in Katsina
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Nigerian Govt From Deducting N16 Billion From Anambra's Allocations
The N16 billion represents the local governments' share of the Paris Club refund, which the Anambra State Government received on their behalf but refused to hand over to them. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Polls - Police Conclude Investigation On Adamawa Rec, Submit 216 Case Files On Electoral Offences to INEC
INEC says it will work with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and 427 lawyers to prosecute the alleged offenders Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Submits U.S. Varsity Documents, Embassy's Criminal Record Clearance Letter to Court
President Tinubu, on Tuesday, opened his defence at the presidential election court in the case filed by Atiku to challenge his victory in the 25 February election. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Asks IGP to Probe Allegations of Extortion, Harassment By Police On Highways
The Senate also urged the IGP to ensure the training and retraining of police personnel to be civil to citizens. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fake Result - 'Somebody Is 'Coaching' You,' JAMB Replies Ejikeme Mmesoma
The candidate has insisted that the controversial score is what she got from JAMB. Read more »
Nigeria: JAMB Registrar Oloyede Speaks On 'Forged' Result, Alleges Plot to Clone His Voice
Mr Oloyede said if JAMB should reveal what it knows about the various forgery cases, people would be shocked. Read more »
July 02, 2023
Nigeria: Atiku and Obi Allege Irregularities in Tinubu's Election
INEC, President Tinubu, and APC will take their turn to open their defence on Monday after Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi closed their cases at the Presidential Election Petition… Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Govt Declares 24hr Curfew As Clashes in Karim Intensify
The government said the curfew was necessary to stop the clashes from worsening. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Redeemed Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Seven Worshippers
Security agencies say one of the church attackers was killed during a successful rescue operation. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Nigeria: Scores Killed As Fresh Violence Erupts in Taraba
A joint security team of military and police personnel are already in the area to restore order. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Nigeria: How Naval Officer Was Killed - Suspects
The suspects - Francis Shagari, 17; Sambo Ayomide, 20; and Johnson Adeleke, 20 - spoke on Thursday when they were paraded by the police in Akure, the state capital. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Wife of Ex-Military Governor Evicts Step-Children From Family House
The family is brawling over the late former military governor's estate even when he left behind a will. Read more »
Nigeria: Bawa's Suspension, Continuation of Chequered History of Leadership Succession At EFCC
The chairpersons of EFCC have always left office on an unflattering note. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Freeing Nnamdi Kanu Won't Be 'Act of Mercy' - Lawyer
Several South-east leaders, including governors, have been appealing for the IPOB leader's release from detention. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Sierra Leone: #sierraleonedecides2023 - APC's Kamara Rejects Presidential Election Results
"These results are NOT credible and I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission," Mr Kamara said. Read more »
Nigeria: Woman Arrested in Anambra for Alleged Trafficking of Underage Girls
The girls were between the ages of 12 and 13. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Football Star Appeals Against Rape Conviction in Denmark
Amoo's legal counsel has wasted no time in promptly filing an appeal against the guilty verdict. Read more »