May 24, 2023
Nigeria: How Fatal Violence Erupted in Taraba Community After Installation of Traditional Ruler
Over a dozen people have been killed in the town since 6 May in the aftermath of a protest against the installation of a traditional chief. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Two Kuje Prison Escapees Re-Arrested At Another Crime Scene
The suspects were awaiting trial in a case of arms dealing and unlawful possession of firearms before their escaped from Kuje prison Read more »
Nigeria: Another Court Fixes Friday for Ruling On Suit Seeking to Stop Tinubu's Swearing-in
The Supreme Court had on Monday fixed Friday for judgement in a similar suit filed by the PDP to seek Mr Tinubu's disqualification and stop his swearing-in. Read more »
Nigeria: The Dark Side of Whistleblowing
Several factors make whistleblowers regret their actions and discourage others from blowing the whistle. Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Court Sets Timeframe for Atiku to Present 100 Witnesses Against Tinubu's Victory
The court shortened the request by Atiku's lawyer for the statutory seven weeks to present his 100 witnesses. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On N2 Billion Vote-Buying Allegation Involving Adebutu
Police investigators said they had done their jobs, covering all the necessary grounds against Mr Adebutu. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times Report, Adebutu Sues Malami, IGP, APC Others Over Alleged Vote Buying Saga
Ladi Adebutu is asking the court to restrain the police, SSS, and EFCC from arresting him over an allegation that he deployed two billion naira to induce voters during the 18th… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Nigeria: OPL 245 Scam - U.S., Netherlands Urged to Reopen Investigations
Both the US and the Netherlands had previously opened investigations into the OPL 245 deal but closed them due to a court case in Italy. Read more »
Nigeria: Taraba Attacks - Death Toll Rises, Curfew Imposed
The police on Monday afternoon confirmed that six people were killed during the clash. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's Suit Against SSS
Mr Kanu's case against the SSS was earlier stalled on 3 May. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Nigeria: Court Orders Buhari Govt to Account for $460m Loan Expended On Failed CCTV Project
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, in 2019, ignored a request for information on the $460 million and the status of the Abuja CCTV project the money was meant to be used for. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Nigeria: Opposition Chieftain In Trouble Over Alleged Vote-Buying Scheme
Police investigators say Ladi Adebutu has yet to honour their invitation to respond to the allegation. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Nigeria: Court Orders Buhari Govt to Account for $460 Million Loan Expended On Failed CCTV Project
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, in 2019, ignored a request for information on the $460 million and the status of the Abuja CCTV project the money was meant to be used for. Read more »
May 20, 2023
Nigeria: Protesters Demonstrate Near Presidential Election Petition Court
The street demonstration by the protesters held near the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting during the court's sitting on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Kicks As NYSC DG Insists Enugu Governor-Elect Possess 'Fake Certificate'
The PDP in Enugu State is rattled by the trending case. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Nigeria: Appeal Court Adjourns for Judgement Suit Seeking to Stop Tinubu's Inauguration Indefinitely
The indefinite adjournment comes barely 10 days to the scheduled swearing-in. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy Confirms Rescue of Two Officials By Nigerian Authorities
"We are deeply grateful for the partnership and solidarity of the Nigerian government and Nigerian security and law enforcement colleagues ..." Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies Rescue Missing U.S. Consulate Officials After Attack in Anambra - Official
The police, however, have not given details of how the two officials were rescued. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Massacre - Herder Community Fears Reprisal Attack, Calls for Help
The residents want the government to reinforce security in the affected communities. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Nigeria: Court to Rule On $9.8 Million, £74,000 Seized From Ex-NNPC GMD, Andrew Yakubu
The ex-NNPC GMD Andrew Yakubu insists EFCC should release the money to him following his acquittal in the money laundering cases connected to the $9.8 million, £74,000. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Death Toll Rises to 85 - Community Leader
The attacks on the Plateau communities occured on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Gbajabiamila, Akpabio Warn Lawmakers Against Rejecting APC Choices for Senate President, Reps Speaker
Gbajabiamila expresses regret for supporting Tambuwal to become speaker against Jonathan's wishes in 2011 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Arraigns Three Chinese Citizens Over Alleged Illegal Mining
The Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty to the three charges, including conspiracy and illegal mining offences. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Why Gunmen Killed U.S. Officials in Nigeria - Gov Soludo
The governor vows to cooperate with security agencies in the state to "smoke out the criminals and bring them to justice." Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Amnesty Fraud - Court Rejects Ecobank's Motion Against Nigerian Govt
ECOBANK also sought an order of interim injunction restraining the government from taking further steps "to further harass the applicant, directors and staff." Read more »