May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Probe Presidency Officials, Ministers, Governor Tells EFCC
"I demand that the EFCC chair extend similar invitations to officers of the Presidency and members of the Federal Executive Council..." Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - Police Arrest Five Suspects, Recover Firearms
Residents told journalists that at least, 30 people lost their lives, in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari Condemns Attack On U.S. Embassy Officials in Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES reported the attack on an American embassy convoy in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria on Tuesday. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Guinean Citizenship - Group Asks Court to Order Probe, Prosecution of Tinubu
The group pleaded with the court for a speedy hearing and determination of its suit seeking the probe and prosecution of Mr Tinubu over his alleged Guinean citizenship. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack U.S. Convoy in Anambra, Kill Four
The attackers "murdered two police operatives and two staff of the US consulate and set their bodies and their vehicles ablaze." Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Court Grants Seun Kuti 'Suspended' Bail
The singer was granted bail in the sum of one million Naira "with two responsible sureties, a three years tax payment receipt that is verifiable; one of the sureties must have a… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Drug Deal - Court Bars Lawyers, Journalists From Attending Abba Kyari's Trial
The court ordered journalists and lawyers not connected to Abba Kyari's illicit drugs case out of the courtroom based on the NDLEA lawyer's request. Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti - Lawyer Accuses Police of Starving Detained Afrobeats Musician
The lawyer says Seun Kuti declined to give a written statement because the police published their findings on his matter without his input. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Tribunal Strikes Out NNPP, APP Petitions Against Governor Abiodun's Election
The tribunal also dismissed an attempt by the New Nigeria People's Party to change its counsel. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Nigeria: Igbosere High Court Rebuilding Records 'Significant Progress' - Official
The project manager said that the Igbosere High Court redesign will be a modern day courthouse Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Twenty People Killed in Taraba Communal Clash
The fight was between Wurkunawa and Karimjo ethnic groups in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Adesanya Blasts Ex-Girlfriend Who Reportedly Plans to Sue Him for Half of His Wealth
Despite not being married or having any children, multiple reports claim Powdrell is planning to sue Adesanya for half of his wealth. Read more »
Nigeria: London Court Jails Nigerian Three Years for Flogging Son
The Nigerian man, before he was jailed for three years, had told the London court that his action was a move to instil standards in his son. Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Turns Himself in Over Assault On Police Officer
A police source at the command told PREMIUM TIMES that Femi Falana, a senior lawyer, accompanied the singer. Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 218 Suspects With 5,610kg Illicit Drugs in Kaduna
The suspects comprised 206 males and 12 females. Read more »
Nigeria: Top Politician Flees Nigeria, Alleges Threat to Life
Ladi Adebutu is challenging the reelection of Governor Dapo Abiodun at tge electiin petition tribunal. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Spends U.S.$2.1K Annually On Each Inmate - Interior Minister
The Nigerian government says it spends N1 million annually to cater for each inmate at the correctional facilities in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Assault on Police Officer - ' IGP Orders 'Immediate Arrest' of Seun Kuti
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform. Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: UK Court Jails Man 20 Years for Rape, Acknowledges Negligence of Nigerian Police
The UK court, before jailing the man 20 years, heard of how the Nigerian police failed to do anything when aspects of the rape case were referred to them. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Fixes Date for Hearing Nnamdi Kanu Case
Nigerian government, by its appeal, seeks to have the judgement of the Court of Appeal freeing the IPOB leader from terrorism and treasonable felony charges overturned. Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies Kill Seven Gunmen in Anambra
The joint effort between the police, military, and vigilante groups in crime-fighting is paying off in Anambra, says an official. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Detains Buhari's Former Minister
The arrest of the minister on Wednesday comes about 20 months after his removal from office and less than three weeks to the end of Mr Buhari's tenure. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns Peter Obi's Petition Against Tinubu
The Presidential Election Petition Court had on Monday fixed Wednesday for further hearing of Mr Obi's petition against Mr Tinubu's victory. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Officials of Navy, Nigerian Correctional Service for Alleged Robbery
The suspects have admitted to the crime. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Court to Rule On Controversial NBC Code, After Nigerian Court Judgement Against Agency
The ECOWAS case is contesting the power of the NBC to impose fines on erring broadcast stations, an issue a Nigerian court ruled on Wednesday. Read more »