May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Plateau Killings, Urges Security Agencies to Arrest Perpetrators
There have been violent attacks in some communities in Plateau State leading to the killings of the residents in the recent past. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Malami Terminates Trial of Dasuki's Ex-Aide After Taking Over From EFCC
The AGF office gave no reasons for terminating the N1.84 billion corruption trial of Mr Dasuki's ex-aide on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Office Terminates Trial Against Dasuki's Ex-Aide After Taking Over Case From EFCC
The AGF office gave no reasons for terminating the N1.84 billion corruption trial of Mr Dasuki's ex-aide on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill Increasing Retirement Age of High Court Judges
The bill seeks to extend the retirement age of High Court judges from 65 to 70 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governorship - Police Detain REC Who Illegally Declared Binani Winner
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Interpol, Garba Umar, who heads the Election Planning Monitoring and Evaluation team, had written to Mr Ari, inviting him for an… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Organ Trafficking - Nigeria's Parliament Asks UK Judiciary to Show Mercy to Ekweremadu, Wife
The UK court will sentence Mr Ekweremadu, his wife and a doctor on 5 May following their conviction in March. Read more »
Nigeria: CAMA 2020 - How Court Judgment Whittles Down CAC's Power Over Charity, Religious Organisations
A recent court judgment whittles down the power of CAC over charity and religious organisations after striking down eight sections of CAMA 2020. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Nigeria: Two People Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing 26 Water Tanks
The two specialise in stealing water tanks, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected IPOB Members Who Allegedly Killed Five Officers, Couple in Imo
PREMIUM TIMES reported how gunmen, on 21 April, killed the officers at a restaurant in the state and also killed a couple. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Release Ex-NBA President Okey Wali After 14 Days in Captivity
Former NBA president Okey Wali was abducted 14 days ago following an attack on his convoy by kidnappers. Read more »
Nigeria: Importation of Indomie Noodles Remains Banned in Nigeria - NAFDAC
Meanwhile, the management of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Noodles in Nigeria, has said its products are 100 per cent locally produced in the country and are safe for… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Police to Demolish, Renovate Dilapidated Structures in Barracks - Official
He said the IGP has mapped out strategies to ensure that policemen and their families live comfortably in a very decent environment. Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze's New President Iwuanyanwu Pledges to Secure Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Mr Iwuanyanwu, 80, also vowed to pursue the creation of an additional state in the South-east region of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs in Imported Car, Food Items
Mr Babafemi said the drugs weighing 63 kilogrammes were concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Canada. Read more »
April 29, 2023
Nigeria: NDDC Chairperson Declares Agency's U.S.$15 Billion Railway Agreement With U.S. Firm 'Illegal'
The NDDC has reacted to the chairperson's remarks. Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Justice Minister Misrepresents CPJ Research On Attacks On Journalists - CPJ
CPJ's research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press--including killings--strongly contradicts comments by Attorney General and Minister of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers 'Forfeited' Constituency Project Funds for Ebonyi Airport - Umahi
The airport is named after President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more »
April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Court Grants Nigerian Govt Leave to File More Grounds Against Biafra Leader's Release
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of the federal government's appeal against the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu's release. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Adjourns Nigerian Govt's Appeal Challenging Nnamdi Kanu's Release
The Supreme Court adjourned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's case for full hearing on the merit of federal government's appeal against his acquittal. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Train Attack - Court Rejects Tukur Mamu's Bail Application
The SSS arrested Tukur Mamu over his alleged relationship with terrorists involved in last year's attack on a Kaduna-bound train. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear in Abuja Community As Militants Abduct 29 Villagers Overnight
Terrorist outlaws, often called bandits, have been active in Nigeria's Northwest and parts of the FCT. But details on the clear identity and motivation of the Kwali attackers have… Read more »
Nigeria: Missing Governorship Aspirant Found Dead in Enugu
The Police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Nigeria: Court Voids El-Rufai's Revocation of C of O of Property Belonging to Abacha's Family
The Kaduna State Government demolished the hotel and revoked its Certificate of Occupancy in 2020 Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Four Suspects for Alleged Plot to Defraud, Threaten Tiwa Savage
The prosecutor, Idowu Oshubure, told the court that the defendants allegedly committed the offence on or before 13 April 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: President-Elect Tinubu Burdened By Drug, Identity Scandals, Atiku Tells Court
The drug allegation is part of the grounds on which Atiku anchored his petition challenging Mr Tinubu's victory at the 25 February presidential election. Read more »