June 10, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Court Plays Video Clips of INEC Chair, Tinubu in Peter Obi's Petition
The presidential election court admitted the video clips of INEC officials and Tinubu tendered by Peter Obi as exhibits. Read more »
Nigeria: My Concerns About Detention of Emefiele By SSS - Agbakoba
Mr Agbakoba, a former president of NBA, says Mr Emefiele's suspension as CBN governor was unsurprising, but his detention by SSS was. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Women and Religious Extremism - Deborah Yakubu, Murdered - Rhoda Jatau, Imprisoned
The Bauchi state authorities should release Rhoda Jatau from prison and drop all charges against her, as a matter of urgency. Her continued imprisonment is a stain on Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill 25 Farmers, Abduct Women, Girls in Niger Communities
The attack reportedly took place on Friday in five villages. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill Businessman, Kidnap Traditional Rulers, Others in Bauchi
The kidnappers are demanding N8 million for each of the captives as ransom. Read more »
Nigeria: Owner Flees As NDLEA Uncovers Drug Lab in Lagos Building
NDLEA has busted a secret lab producing a deadly illicit substance, Methamphetamine, in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspect Who Supplies Guns, Ammunition to Bandits, Kidnappers in Abuja - Official
She said the suspect, arrested by the anti-kidnapping unit at the Mongoro Forest, had been on the wanted list of the command. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Identical Twins, 26 Others for Alleged Internet Fraud
The anti-graft agency recovered cars, phones and laptops from the suspects. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Shot Dead in Edo
Thirty-nine Catholic priests were killed, while 30 were abducted across Nigeria in 2022, according to a report. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Extends Order Restraining EFCC, ICPC From Detaining Ex-Governor Yari
The had on 5 June issued the initial order restraining the EFCC, ICPC, and SSS from arresting Mr Yari. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Lawyer Begs Tinubu, Seeks Independent Medical Care for IPOB Leader
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer says two doctors have been selected to visit the detained IPOB leader. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Refusing to Investigate Gov. Abiodun for Vote Buying - Adebutu
Mr Adebutu accused Mr Abiodun and APC of using the police to intimidate and harass him and PDP members in the state. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Election Court Admits Final Presidential Election Results From Peter Obi
The presidential election court admitted as exhibits ward collated results from 13 States comprising Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Edo, Lagos, Niger and Ondo, Oyo, Rivers,… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Chinese National Rescued in Abia - Official
The police did not give details of the rescue. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Rescues Girl Caged By Stepmother for Five Years in Jigawa
The arrest followed a complaint lodged at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters by a human rights activist after a tip-off by the suspect's neighbours. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Intensifying Attacks to Force New Governors Into Peace Deals - Survivors
On 29 May, new governors were inaugurated in all seven states in the north-west region and Niger State in central Nigeria. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged N1.35bn Fraud - Appeal Court Reserves Judgement On Ex-Governor's No-Case Submission
Mr Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa State, appealed against last year's Federal High Court judgement declaring that he had a case to answer regarding the N1.35 billion fraud… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Accuses Former Governors of Contributing to Insecurity in Nigeria
The governor hinted that he and other governors were planning to seek President Bola Tinubu's assistance in the fight against criminal gangs. Read more »
Nigeria: Keyamo Heads to Appeal Court After Losing Suit Against Atiku
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed Mr Keyamo's suit against Atiku for being frivolous. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Pension Fraud - Court Acquits Ex-Hos Oronsaye
The EFCC had accused Mr Oronsaye and his co-defendants of using firms to divert billions of naira in public funds through procurement projects. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons NEPC Boss Over Status of $1.67bn Crude Oil Revenue
The committee says the invitation of the NEPC boss is in light of the several borrowings of money despite the huge sum yet to be paid into the treasury, which could have impacted… Read more »
Nigeria: Stella Oduah's Trial Stalled Again As Judge Warns Those Sending Him Private Messages
The arraignment of Stella Oduah and her co-defendants has been stalled about 13 times since the case was filed in December 2020. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Tenders Election Result Documents From Seven States to Challenge Tinubu's Victory
INEC, Tinubu and APC objected to the election result documents from seven states tendered by Peter Obi. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Mourns As Militants Kill Dozens in Sokoto
Armed men suspected to be bandits on Saturday launched an attack on the people of six villages in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State. Read more »
Nigeria: Daula Hotel Demolition - Developer to Sue Kano Govt, Demand N10 Billion Compensation
The hotel in Kano was developed under a PPP arrangement, according to the developer. Read more »