Nigeria: Bandits Kill 11, Including Security Operative, Pregnant Woman, in Katsina Attack

The attackers targeted Gidan Wawu and Gidan Sarkin Noma, neighbouring agrarian communities in the Guga Ward of Bakori Local Government Area Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Coordinated Airstrikes Kill 20 ISIS/ISWAP Terrorists in Borno - DHQ

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said the ongoing offensive aims to degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt their operations, and maintain pressure on insurgent groups across the… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants Social Media Influencer Justice Crack Bail in Cybercrime Trial

Justice Crack's arrest followed viral videos he posted about poor welfare of Nigerian soldiers. Read more »

Nigeria: Makinde Confirms Killing of Teacher in Oyo School Abduction

Governor Makinde said intelligence received by the government indicated that the victims included school teachers, while confirming that one of them. Read more »

Nigeria: One Reportedly Shot Dead in Kano As Protesters Block Highway, Burn LG Secretariat Over Bandit Attacks

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the demonstration erupted between noon and 1:00 p.m. at the border between Gwarzo Local Government Area in Kano State and Malumfashi Local Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Stopping Rampant Police Killings!

The quality of persons recruited into the Force needs to be improved urgently. And, very importantly, there is a need for better training and the hands-on operational supervision… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Patients Are Dying' - Hospital CMD Begs Striking Doctors to Return to Work After EFCC Raid

The UUTH chief said critically ill patients, pregnant women and dialysis patients are bearing the brunt of the strike triggered by the EFCC's controversial operation inside the… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Military Training School in Yobe, Kill Army, Police Officers - Official

Police spokesperson Anthony Placid, a deputy commissioner of police, said the attack occurred in the early hours of 8 May at about 1:15 a.m Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Gives Different Explanation From Presidency On Controversy Over Is Leader's Killing

PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with "Abu" and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within… Read more »

Nigeria: List of Kidnapped Children Emerges, As Parents Detail Horror of Borno Attack

A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background. Read more »

Nigeria: 2027 - Constituents Oppose Lawmaker's Fourth Term Bid

The APC members staged a protest at the voting centre in Omu-Aran, where they had gathered for the constituency's primary election. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Police Mourn 17 Officers Killed in Terrorist Attack On Army School

The police officers were undergoing specialised operational training at the military institution when terrorists launched a coordinated assault on the facility. Read more »

Nigeria: What We Know About How Islamic State Leader Mainok Was Killed in Nigeria

Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok's movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N36m Fraud - EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos

The latest arraignment adds to a string of controversies that have trailed Blessing CEO on social media in recent years. Read more »

Nigeria: Energy Commission Boss Mustapha Resumes Duties Amid EFCC's Alleged N500bn Fraud Probe

The media office of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) reportws that the director-general of the agency was arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: NJC Suspends Two Judges, Rejects Eight Others' Appeals, Recommends 12 New Appeal Court Justices

The NJC took the decisions at its 111th meeting held on 13 May and chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Extradite Romance Scam Suspect to U.S.

"The syndicate reportedly created fake online identities and dating profiles to establish fraudulent emotional relationships with victims." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Police Dismiss Officers for Kidnapping, Extortion, Robbery

The police described the conduct of the affected officers as "a gross betrayal of the ethics, standards, and professional values of the Nigeria Police Force." Read more »

Nigeria: Emefiele's Trial - How CBN Debited N124.86bn From CRA Without National Assembly's Approval - Witness

The witness, a top official of CBN, said there was no presidential or National Assembly approval for the N124.86 billion debit from the Consolidated Revenue Account (CRA). Read more »

Nigeria: Coalition Warns Against Threats to Civic Space in Aftermath of SSS' N100m Judgement Against SERAP

The groups maintained that the constitutional right of appeal must not be misconstrued as contempt of court, warning that such interpretations could discourage legitimate legal… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman for 75 Years Over Power Project Fraud

In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Jails Ex-Minister Mamman for 75 Years Over Power Project Fraud

In a rare show of toughness against a corrupt official, the judge ordered that the sentences attracted by each of the 12 counts run consecutively, not concurrently. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Suspects Gave Confessional Statements Voluntarily, Says Witness

In his testimony in the trial-within-trial, the witness told the court that the defendants were calm, unagitated and fully aware of their constitutional rights before making their… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Intercept 400 Starlink Devices Allegedly Used By Terrorists - Official

Mr Martins said the recovered Starlink terminals were intercepted during sustained operations across Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other terrorist enclaves in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Defends Quran Oath As Security Guarantee for Reintegrated 'Repentant' Terrorists

Zuwaira Gambo, Borno State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, said beneficiaries undergo screening and rehabilitation processes before taking the final oath on… Read more »