Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Charges Nine Suspects in Connection With Benue Attacks

The charges also include planning and being part of preparation for acts of terrorism, carrying out reprisals and illegal buying and selling of firearms. Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Arrest Till Now,' Gov Nwifuru Fumes At Burial of Ebonyi Indigenes Murdered in Anambra

Some gunmen, on 30 June, invaded Ogboji, a community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State and killed about 13 people. Read more »

Nigeria: We Are Under Attack At NNPC - Ojulari

In recent times, the NNPC Ltd has faced intense scrutiny, with protesters demanding the resignation of Mr Ojulari over allegations of corruption and mismanagement. Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Sextapes - Baltasar Engonga Bags Eight-Year Jail Term

Engonga, whose explicit sex tapes with multiple women went viral in 2024, has made headlines repeatedly. Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation [II] - in Lagos, Police Extort Families of Sexually Abused Children in Search of Justice

The first part of this investigation narrates harrowing accounts of sexually abused children and the deep scars they now live with. This second part paints a bigger picture in… Read more »

Nigeria: How Woman Conspired With Husband to Stage Self-Kidnap - Police

The husband told relatives the kidnappers were demanding a N10 million ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Absence of Sahara Reporters in Court Stalls Sowore's Arraignment

The case, which involves newly filed charges of conspiracy, forgery, and incitement to instigate mutiny, was slated for arraignment on Wednesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Paid N2.57bn in Ransoms in One Year As Kidnappers Abduct 4,722 - Report

The report records 4,722 victims across 997 incidents, with at least 762 deaths linked to abduction-related violence. Read more »

Nigeria: Dino Melaye in Trouble Over Alleged N509.6m Tax Evasion

Mr Melaye risks paying the N509.6 million assessed for 2023 and 2024 while also facing heavy penalties, and interest charges. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Seizes Multi-Million Naira Cannabis in Kwara, Arrests Four Suspects

The state commander of NDLEA, Fatima Popoola, announced the seizure and the arrest of suspects at a news conference in Ilorin, Read more »

Nigeria: OOPL Raid - Court Convicts Five Additional Suspects, Conviction Tally Reaches 22

So far, the EFCC has arraigned 24 suspects arrested during the 10 August raid on the OOPL in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read more »

Nigeria: How We Recover 114 Stolen Vehicles in Two Years - FRSC Corps Marshal

FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said 76 vehicles were recovered at the point of registration last year while 38 others have been recovered so far this year. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Community Laments Persistent Attacks As Police Pledge Stronger Measures

Irigwe leaders decry rising insecurity in the area and tensions amid rumours of possible reprisals. Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt Backs State Police As Key to Tackling Security Challenges

Plateau official says creating a state police system will help bring security closer to the grassroots. Read more »

Nigeria: One Confirmed Dead As Building Foundation Collapses in Abuja

The statement indicates that two workers were trapped after the wall gave way while they were excavating about seven feet underground in the building. Read more »

Nigeria: Youths Assault, Rob Police Officer - Official

A viral video showed a mob of youths physically assaulting Joshua Nyian, a police inspector, after accusing him of taking banned substances within their community. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Traditional Ruler Jailed for Covid Fraud in U.S.

The Osun traditional ruler pleaded guilty to the fraud charges before he was jailed on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Operatives Caught On Camera Counting Naira Notes Suspected to Be Proceeds of Bribery, Extortion

Many Nigerians who commented on the clip believed that the cash was the proceeds of bribery or extortion. Read more »

Nigeria: Talks Ongoing to Draft Jonathan, Obi, Makinde Into PDP's 2027 Presidential Race - Abba Moro

He said the moves are part of efforts to enable PDP to make an impact in the upcoming 2027 election. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Hosts First-Ever Cardiac Pacemaker Mission With State-of-the-Art C-Arm Machine

Three dual pacemakers were successfully implanted in patients diagnosed with complete heart block Read more »

Nigeria: Sowore to Appear in Court Over Police's Forgery, Defamation Charges

Mr Sowore announced the court appearance on his Facebook page on Tuesday, inviting the public to attend. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Six Banks to Furnish Police With Account Details Linked to Sowore

The police accused Mr Sowore od "using the accounts for terrorism financing, money laundering and receives financial support from foreign partner for terrorism." Read more »

Nigeria: Derailed Abuja-Kaduna Train - Seven Injured, 618 Evacuated, Services Suspended - Official

The train derailed at about 11.09 a.m., at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station. Read more »

Nigeria: Killings, Abductions, Cattle Rustling Surge Across Northern States

Terrorists have launched a new violent campaign in Kaduna, Niger, Kwara, Kano and Sokoto states, rustling livestock, abducting locals and forcibly displacing them. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Bans Export of Raw Shea Nut

Nigeria's shea value will generate $300m annually in short term, says VP Shettima. Read more »