April 13, 2023
Nigeria: Federal High Court Marks 50 Years of Justice Delivery
The court was, however, renamed the "Federal High Court" by Section 228 (1) and 230 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1979. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Nigeria: How Peter Obi Spent Easter in Detention in London
Peter Obi was accosted by immigration officials at Heartrow Airport who handed him a detention note and told him to step aside. Read more »
Nigeria: Report Reveals Sharp Gender Disparity in Top Positions of Legal Profession
The report focuses on gender disparity in the legal profession in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Theft - Mob Kills Final Year Student in Nigerian University
The university said the action of the mob, "being a violation of the law of the country and of the university regulations, has been reported to the police who have commenced… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Lawmakers Fault Sanwo-Olu for Not Seeking Legislative Confirmation of Appointments
Lagos lawmakers order the withdrawal of letters given to government appointees whose nominations were not sent to the House for screening and confirmation Read more »
Nigeria: UK Pledges Improved Intelligence Sharing With Nigeria
"The reason our armed forces remain so close is that the relationship is being renewed again and again since independence." Read more »
April 11, 2023
Nigeria: Alleged Negligence - Imo Monarch Accuses Nigerian Hospital of Causing Son's Death
But the management of the hospital has denied the allegation, saying the deceased was brought into the facility seven hours after the accident. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Officers Who Assaulted Motorist Arrive Abuja for 'Trial'
The police reveal the faces and names of the officers for the first time since the incident occurred. Read more »
Nigeria: President's Party, Electoral Commission Petition Court to Dismiss Obi's Challenge to Tinubu Victory
Mr Obi and the Labour Party, in their filing at the election petition court, accused the INEC and the APC of manipulating election results in favour of Mr Tinubu. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Officers Who Assaulted Motorist in Rivers
The officers will be taken from Rivers to the force headquarters in Abuja, a police spokesperson says. Read more »
April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Youths Protest With Corpse of Man Allegedly Killed By Police Officer
The slain man reportedly refused to give N100 bribe to the police. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Nigeria: FRSC Returns N27.1 Million Recovered From Accident Scene to Victim's Family - Official
The FRSC corps marshal expressed satisfaction over the good conduct, honesty and sense of patriotism exhibited by the personnel. Read more »
April 08, 2023
Nigeria: Benue Killings - Buhari Calls for End to 'Extreme Violence'
The president urged that efforts must be made to stop the extreme violence. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Nigeria: Datti-Ahmed - SERAP, CJID Sue Buhari, Others Over 'Unlawful N5m Fine On Channels TV'
Joined in the suit as Defendants are the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Defence College Provost Backs Call for Drug Test On Public Officials
"Some political appointees and elected persons when they behave you will know clearly that they are high on drugs." Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Obasanjo Seeks Leniency for Organ-Trafficking Senator
Ike Ekweremadu and his wife have been convicted in the United Kingdom for trafficking a young man into the UK to harvest his kidney. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Demands Release of NYSC Member Accused of Engaging in Criminal Activities
The corps member reportedly exposed atrocities allegedly committed by three police officers in Anambra State. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N725 Million Property Linked to Ex-Nimasa Boss
EFCC says the N725 million worth property located at Plot J 37A 218 Close, 2nd Avenue, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos, is "reasonably suspected to be proceeds of an unlawful… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Politician Charged With Attempted Murder
The politician has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Refuses to Grant Bail to Ex-Convict in $1.4m Fraud Case
The ex-convict fugitive is standing trial alongside his firm, Rinde-Remdex Nigeria Ltd, on three counts of conspiracy, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, and obtaining… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Accuses Peter Obi, Datti-Ahmed of Treason
"Obi and his Vice, Datti-Ahmed cannot be threatening Nigerians that if the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sworn in on May 29, it will be the… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged $200m Bribe - Trial of Ex-Lagos Attorney-General Stalled
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last year arraigned Olasupo Shasore on a two-count charge bordering on bribery of corrupt officers Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Speaks On Treason Allegation
Since he was caught on tape declaring the 2023 presidential election a "religious war", Mr Obi had remained silent on social media, leaving his aides to address the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Attack Kaduna Community, Kidnap 10 Students - Official
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Bans Social Activities in Chikun After Killing of Two People
The government also announced a 24-hour curfew in the area. Read more »