June 24
Nigeria: Police Arrest Four Suspects in Murder of Retired Army General in Abuja
Uwem Udokwere, a retired brigadier general, was killed by armed robbers in his Abuja home on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Former Lagos Speaker, Aide of Money Laundering Charges
The trial of the former Lagos State Speaker Ikuforiji on money laundering charges has lasted over 12 years, journeying to and back from the Supreme Court within the period. Read more »
Nigeria: BRT Violation - 'Laide Bakare Lied - She Was Fined for Disobeying Traffic Law' - Police
"This is police brutality. This is a misuse of power. More than 15 men with guns attacked me and my underage daughter". Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Ex-Shell Worker Rescued By Police
The kidnappers had demanded N50 million ransom, according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Former Lagos Speaker of Money Laundering Charges
The trial of the former Lagos State Speaker Ikuforiji on money laundering charges started over 12 years, journeying to and back from the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Police Orderly, Driver to Rivers' Traditional Ruler
The incident happened on Saturday, according to an official. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Governor's Aide Attacks NNPP Federal Lawmakers
SalisuSalisu Hotoro, the social media aide to the governor, says the lawmakers have abandoned the fight to Governor Yusuf and their political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Detain Journalist for 18 Days
On 27 May, police arrested Mr Chukwunonso at his home in Badagry, a coastal town west of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Chief Magistrate Suspended for Taking Money From Frozen Bank Account
Talatu Makama allegedly ordered the money to be transferred from a frozen bank account into her personal bank account. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Dislodged Hunters From Emir Sanusi's Palace - Police
Police chief says officers were deployed to check security threats. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Two Brothers Killed in Niger Boat Accident
The brothers were fishermen fishing on the River Niger when their boat capsised due to heavy rainfall and windstorm Read more »
Nigeria: Police Raid Kano Emir's Palace, Sack Hunters Guarding Sanusi
PREMIUM TIMES observed Sunday evening a team of security agents taking over the emir's palace at Gidan Rumfa, where the hunters were staying, playing cards and other activities. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Court Convicts Beninois Men of Assault in Lagos, Adjourns Theft Case
The police described the convicts as trans-border robbers from the Republic of Benin. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arraign Three Men Caught With Explosives in Ekiti
The police said the defendants had in their possession three cartridges of 32mm, a detonating cord and firing cables. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man Over Death of Auto Mechanic in Abuja
The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Thursday. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - NASU, SSANU Issue Fresh Ultimatum, Threaten Strike
The fresh threat is contained in a letter addressed to the Minister of Education dated 19 June and referenced: JAC/NS/VOL.III/01. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Federal High Court and National Industrial Lack Jurisdiction On Chieftaincy Matters
The summary of the existing judicial authorities is that the Federal High Court lacks the jurisdictional competence to entertain any matter pertaining to the deposition of a… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Hardship Pushed Me', Says Fake Lawyer Jailed for Impersonation
The convicted fake lawyer, Obinna Oraezue, was arrested in the courtroom on 13 June while representing a litigant in a land case. Read more »
Nigeria: Binance Official's Wife Urges Nigerian Govt to Stop Husband's Trial, Seeks Us Help
The Binance executive's wife faulted the continued prosecution of his husband on money laundeting charges by the Nigerian authorities. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Civil Servant for Tearing Investigative Documents
EFCC accused the Gombe State official in the lone charge of wilful obstruction of investigation activities and destruction of its official document. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Men for Child Theft in Anambra
The convicts were prosecuted by the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Pro-Wike Lawmakers' Suit
The appellate court had last week declined to vacate the trial court order restraining Wike's allies from parading themselves as members of Rivers Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Halts Implementation of Kano's New Emirate Law
Federal court orders the restoration of the repealled Kano Emirate Council Law 2019 that created Bichi, Karaye, Rano and Gaya emirates. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Student Allegedly Abducted, Killed By Members of Host Community
The police say they are searching for the killers. Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Fraud - Banker Concludes Testimony Against Ex-Kogi Governor Bello's Nephew
The money laundering case is separate but related to the recent one the EFCC filed against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »