Nigeria: Court Convicts Mortgage Banker of N31m Property Fraud

EFCC investigations revealed that the convict received money for a two-bedroom apartment which he never delivered. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt Defends Protocol Chief Amid N6.5 Billion Corruption Probe

The government's reaction follows ongoing investigations into the alleged N6.5 billion scandal by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Governor, Army Chief Unite Against Bandits

The acting governor pledged stronger partnership with the military as 76 kidnap victims were rescued recently Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South

The party said the decision was taken after extensive deliberations by members of the convention zoning committee of the party to strengthen internal cohesion and ensure equity. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Governor Visits Troubled Communities, Pledges Relief for Attack Victims

Governor AbdulRazaq attributed the disturbances to pressure on criminal groups in other regions, which pushed them into Kwara's rural communities. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano CSOs Demand Accountability As Senior Officials Face Multibillion-Naira Corruption Probes.

The coalition of CSOs described the cases as part of a "disturbing pattern of systemic abuse of public office," warning that unchecked corruption threatens democracy, discourages… Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation [I] - in Lagos, Poverty, Extortion Deprive Sexually Abused Children of Justice

In Lagos State, Nigeria's sprawling megacity, sexually abused children from poor homes endure a second betrayal, a justice system riddled with extortion, indifference, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Bamidele, Kalu Most Productive Federal Lawmakers - Report

The report, covering June 2023 to June 2024, is the first of its kind to use data-driven analysis to evaluate how lawmakers perform in plenary, measuring debates, motions, bills,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Four for Alleged Rape

Police said after a hearing on Thursday, the defendants were subsequently remanded at a correctional centre pending further court proceedings. Read more »

Nigeria: How Couple Involved in Human Trafficking Presented Stolen Boy As Own Child - Police

Police said the couple has been arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Chief Speaks On South-East's Security, Plan to Apprehend Simon Ekpa's Boys

Mr Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on 21 November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activities. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Soon Name Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria - Chief of Defence Staff

Nigeria has been battling terrorist attacks across regions, especially in the North-eastern and North-western parts of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo Library Raid - 17 Suspects Convicted So Far, As Two More Plead Guilty

Asimiyu Olatunji and Hassan Makinde were convicted of online impersonation, bringing the total convictions from the operation to 17 so far. Read more »

Nigeria: Namadi Charges APC Ward Leaders On Unity As Lawmaker Donates 120 Motorcycles

The motorcycles were distributed to all APC ward chairmen across the 12 local government areas in Jigawa Northwest senatorial district to strengthen the party's grassroots… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Growing Withdrawal of Charges, AGF Says Govt Doesn't Interfere in EFCC, Others' Probes

Mr Fagbemi said the Tinubu administration is determined to fight corruption to a standstill to enhance development of infrastructure Read more »

Nigeria: How Seating Arrangement in Reps Chamber Affected Our Performance - First Time Lawmaker

Hart Godwin lamented that the new members were confined to an upstairs temporary chamber, separating them from ranking members, who occupied the main floor. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Bars Police From Arresting Nedu Wazobia Over Contract Dispute

The judge issued the interim order ahead of the hearing of Nedu's substantive fundamental rights enforcement suit. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Worker Posing As Doctor Allegedly Kills Patient During Abortion - Police

Police said the local health worker has been arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: Appeal Court Dismisses Kogi's Bid to Block Ex-Deputy Governor's N1 Billion Entitlements

The Court of Appeal barred the Kogi State Government from pursuing a salary dispute with former Deputy Governor Simon Achuba at the Supreme Court, ruling that its decision is final… Read more »

Nigeria: Man Abducts, Kills 5-Year-Old Cousin After Parents Failed to Pay Ransom - Police

Police said the victim was reported missing on 26 July 2025, after which the prime suspect used his accomplice to demand N1 million ransom from the victim's father. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Eight Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Obasanjo Library Complex

The judge held that the EFCC had proved its case through evidence and the defendants' admissions. Read more »

Nigeria: AGN Sets Up Asset Recovery Panel to Reclaim 'Lost Properties'

National President Emeka Rollas announced the panel in Abuja during the formal presentation of the guild's new national secretariat to its Board of Trustees. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Speak On Officers Caught On Video Aiding Vote Buying

The police say incident unrelated to the 16 August bye-elections in Kano State. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Raises Alarm Over Alleged Militarisation of Kauran Namoda By-Election

Speaking on Channels Television's Lunch Time Politics on Wednesday, the spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, alleged that both the Police and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Salesgirl Steals N29 Million, Rents House for Boyfriend - Police

Shop owner reported that Miss Ogbonna allegedly stole items and phones from his shop, worth over N29 million Read more »