June 27, 2023
Nigeria: Gas Explosion Injures Four in Lagos
Four adults have sustained injuries after some gas cylinders exploded in the Agege area of Lagos on Monday. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Insecurity - Police to Deploy 40,000 Officers to New Special Intervention Squad
The IGP says the squad will consist of selected officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and other tactical units. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangerous Prank - Trinity Guy Remanded in Agodi Prison, Risks 15 Years in Jail
"Abdullahi asked the victim the colour of his penis, recording the scene and posting it on social media." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Redoubled Efforts to Combat Drug Trafficking, Abuse in Nigeria
Mr Tinubu called for the education of citizens, especially the young and other vulnerable, on the dangers of drug abuse and the need to stop stigma and discrimination. Read more »
Nigeria: Blasphemy - Amnesty International Condemns Sokoto Killing, Calls for Investigation
The organisation said the authorities must ensure those responsible for the killing are brought to justice. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Police Kill Suspected Kidnapper in Delta - Official
The police listed items recovered from the suspect including one AK-47 rifle and three magazines. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor, Accused of Stealing Billions of State Funds, Donates N200 Million for Sallah
The governor is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged corruption. Read more »
Nigeria: Mob Kills Man Accused of Blasphemy in Sokoto
The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abbatoir around 10:00 am. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Nigeria: Taraba Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Illegal Mining
The governor said the order would help curb insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks UN's Support On Recovery, Stabilisation of Lake Chad Basin
"In the Lake Chad Basin region, the UN and Developmental Partners must continue to strengthen support towards the implementations of the regional strategy for stabilisation..." Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Police in Lagos Parade 32 Suspected Traffic Robbers, Cultists, Others
The police recovered one hammer, five axes, five locally-made pistols, two locally made double-barrel, twenty-two live cartridges, two expended cartridges, two 9ml live cartridges… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops NSCDC, Officials From Harassing Contractor Over Executed Project
The contractor says he faced harassment from officials of NSCDC over the N29 million balance of the contract sum owed him by the agency. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Recovered Over N454 Billion in Four Years - ICPC
The ICPC says the N454 billion recovery was part of its achievements in the last four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Accelerates Efforts to Exit Financial Action Task Force Grey List
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Aliyu Ahmed, called on all stakeholders to put in place appropriate measures to prevent… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Vigilantes Killed in Night Attack in Plateau
There have been a series of attacks and reprisal attacks between pastoralists and farming communities in recent times in the state. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack - Absence of Nigerian Govt's Prosecutors Stalls Tukur Mamu's Trial
Tukur Mamu faces ten terrorism-related charges arising from his relationship with terrorists that carried out last year's attack on a Kaduna-bound train. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Govt Moves Against Use of Underage Girls in Brothels
The state government recently rescued 12 girls from a brothel. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: Police Spokesman Calls for Famous Skit Maker's Arrest Over Extreme Pranks
The Ibadan-based prankster, who started his career in 2018 by removing the wigs of random women on the streets, currently shares prank videos that feature him pretending to be… Read more »
West Africa: EFCC, Ghana's Team Partner Against Financial Crimes in West Africa
The acting chair of the EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, says alliances Ghana's EOCO, and others will be instrumental in combating economic and financial crimes in West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue Nine Girls Used As Sex Slaves in Hotel - Official
The nine girls are within the age bracket of 15 to 23 years, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Secures 59 Convictions in Akwa Ibom Within a Year
The agency appeals to the state government to assist it with utility vehicles. Read more »
Nigeria: Profile - Kayode Egbetokun: Nigeria's New Police Chief
The president directed Mr Egbetokun to serve in an acting capacity pending his confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyer Forwards to SSS Names of New Doctors to Visit Nnamdi Kanu
There has been controversy concerning Mr Kanu's medical treatment. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Lawyer Tackles Dokubo for Asking Tinubu Not to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Several Igbo leaders, including state governors, have been appealing for releasing the IPOB leader. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Urges New National Industrial Court Judges to Flee From Temptation
The CJN made the call on Monday in Abuja while administering oath on the new judges. Read more »