Nigeria: Police Commence Disciplinary Action Against Officer Who Threatened to Kill Anyone Filming Him

The police announced that disciplinary action has commenced against him, according to a statement by the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid. Read more »

Nigeria: Kebbi Hisbah Arrests Man, Woman for Engaging in 'Immoral Acts'

"On May 20, the Kebbi Hisbah Board apprehended a young man and a young woman at Filin Idi Area, Birnin Kebbi, over alleged immoral acts contrary to Islamic teachings..." Read more »

Nigeria: How We Plotted to Access Presidential Villa to Capture Tinubu - Coup Suspect

Mr Umoru says those planned for recruitment included soldiers, officials of the State Security Service (SSS) and Julius Berger staff. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers 'Largest' Meth Lab in Nigeria, Arrests Three Mexicans, Nigerians

The operation, carried out by operatives of its Special Operations Unit (SOU), led to the discovery of an industrial-scale methamphetamine production facility hidden inside a… Read more »

Nigeria: Defection As Survival - Court-Sacked Lawmaker Explains Why He Joined APC

Mr Bagos recently won the APC primary election for Jos South/Jos East, defeating the incumbent lawmaker. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Destroys Counterfeit, Expired Products Worth N1.8bn in Abuja

Ms Adeyeye advised Nigerians to buy medicines and regulated products only from approved distribution channels and ensure they collect receipts for proper traceability and reporting… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Extradited to U.S. for Romance Fraud, Money Laundering

Mr Ugberaese is accused of using online romance scams to deceive victims into sending money under false pretences. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Governor Adeleke's Bid to Join Suit Seeking Accord's Deregistration

The court also set a date to deliver judgement in the suit that threatens Mr Adeleke's candidacy for the August governorship election in Osun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Teacher Remanded, School Shut Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Pupils

Magistrate ordered the suspect to be remanded at a correctional facility, and adjourned the case until 9 June for a formal hearing. Read more »

Nigeria: Inside the Informant Networks Undermining Nigeria's Anti-Banditry Campaign

In Nigeria's war against banditry, the most dangerous weapon is not always in the hands of those pulling the trigger. It is in the hands of those who pass the information. These… Read more »

Africa: Falana Petitions African Commission Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa

Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable. Read more »

Nigeria: CSOs Condemn Borno Schoolchildren Abduction, Demand Security Overhaul

The mass kidnapping occurred on Friday at Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the Mussa-Biri community. Read more »

Nigeria: Sowore Refuses to Enter Defence in Cyber-Bullying Trial, Writes Chief Judge for Case Transfer

Mr Sowore confronted the judge with an allegation of bias during previous proceedings in May. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Gives Update On Nigeria-U.S. Operations Against Islamic State, Says 175 Terrorists Killed

The DHQ said the operations destroyed several Islamic State checkpoints, weapons storage facilities, logistics hubs, military equipment and financial structures used to sustain… Read more »

Nigeria: How Some People Claimed I Planned to Kill Tinubu to Take Over Power - VP Shettima

"Three months into our swearing in, some people told Tinubu I was planning to kill him to take over power. The president had called me and said, 'Sit down! Your people came to me… Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Controversy Trails APC Bomadi/Patani Reps Primary Outcome

The allegations have now sparked renewed calls from party stakeholders and supporters for an independent review of the primary process, with demands that the APC leadership… Read more »

Nigeria: Judge Waves Aside SSS Lawyer's Complaint of El-Rufai Family's Alleged Inciteful Conduct

SSS' lawyer told the judge overseeing Mr El-Rufai's phone tapping trial that members of the former governor's family were inciting the public against the judiciary. Read more »

Nigeria: Facing EFCC Trial, Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Wins APC Senatorial Primary

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has emerged as the APC candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District despite ongoing trials for alleged fraud and money laundering. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Hands Over Recovered N837 Million to Katsina Government

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, on Monday, handed over recovered monetary exhibits totaling N837,485,389.00 to the Katsina State… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead Days Before MBA Graduation in United States

The Nigerian sporting community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Oluwabukola Pereira, a 30-year-old athlete and graduate student who was shot dead in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Suspend Strike in Akwa Ibom After EFCC Chair's Apology

The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association suspended its strike after the EFCC chairman publicly apologised over the alleged assault of doctors at the University of… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Protest Over El-Rufai's Detention By SSS, Healthcare Access, ICPC Speaks

The family said they were alarmed that the former governor was taken into SSS custody instead of returning him to the ICPC as ordered by the court. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Jet Linked to NNPC Power Project Probe

The aircraft, with registration number 5N-AMK and serial number 258553, was forfeited following an application filed by the EFCC. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Busts Trafficking Syndicate, Rescues 30 Malians, Arrests 13 Suspects

The police said the operation followed intelligence reports "concerning the disappearance of several foreign nationals within Nigeria under suspicious circumstances." Read more »

Nigeria: El-Rufai's Phone Tapping Interview Video Played in Court, As SSS' First Witness Testifies

The witness said SSS was aware Mr El-Rufai was going to appear on Arise TV for the interview ahead of time. Read more »