Nigeria: Security Operatives Dislodge 'Notorious IPOB Commanders' From Hideouts

The police said the operation was conducted on Monday at Ubaa, Umuaka, a volatile community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Alone Can't Defeat Terrorism, Says Nigerian Governor

"We must adopt a holistic and coordinated response," he said, emphasising inclusivity, justice and respect for human rights. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Top UN Official

The top UN official in Burkina Faso was declared "persona non grata." Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Govt, Police Speak On Assault of NYSC Member By Vigilante Operatives

The incident occurred on 23 July 2025 in Oba, a community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra, but the clip went viral on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Detains Nigerian Woman Over Alleged Drug-Related Luggage Mix-Up

"Those responsible for the luggage swap have been caught and arrested after the investigation, and the Nigerian government has now taken over the case," Mr Baffa told PREMIUM TIMES… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau State Moves Against Human Trafficking Amid Community Outcry

Plateau State Attorney General, Philemon Daffi, says the government will support the drafting of a new anti-trafficking law tailored to Plateau's specific realities Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Confirmed Killed in Malumfashi Mosque Attack

Bandits opened fire on residents gathered for the early morning Fajr prayer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accused of Detaining Community Leaders for One Year Without Trial

Suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered 17 soldiers, including the then-Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Founder's Son, Others Arrested in Chad

A source said he was attempting to establish a new base in the Lake Chad region when he was arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: Nilds DG Canvases Gender Parity for Speedy Development

"We in power and positions of authority should think deeply on how to ensure gender parity in our country. There is nothing a male child can do that a female child cannot do." Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Community Leaders Appeal to Governor Over Kidnappings, Killings in Orokam

The community leaders called for the closure of the Ade-Igwu Trailer Park, which they alleged serves as a hideout for criminal gangs. Read more »

Nigeria: Supremacy Clash - Alaafin Issues Ooni Ultimatum to Revoke Chieftaincy Title Conferred On Businessman

The Alaafin said that the Ooni overstepped his authority and his action is an affront to his office and a disregard for tradition and the law Read more »

Nigeria: Two Killed, Three Injured As Mining Pit Collapses in Ebonyi

The incident happened at Ajirija, a lead mining site in Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Seminarians Held By Abductors, Police 'Intensify' Rescue Effort

The police spokesperson said the command was working with security experts and sister agencies to deploy advanced technical intelligence and coordinated operations to rescue the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Files N10bn Defamation Suit Against Police Chief

Mr Kanu accused the police chief of making defamatory publication against him and IPOB by issuing a press statement on 25 July in which he attributed recent killings in Imo… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Resident Doctors Issue 12-Day Ultimatum to Govt

The doctors are demanding the full Implementation and payment of 100 per cent CONMESS 2024 as adjusted, with two-month arrears. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Claiming Boko Haram Persecution, Wife, Children to Be Deported From Canada

The Nigerian claimed Boko Haram terrorists attacked his home in 2018, killing his cat, and later attempted to kidnap his son. He said the Nigerian police failed to act when he… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Praises Nigerian Security Forces Over Capture of Top Ansaru Terrorists

Ansaru has been linked to several kidnappings, attacks on security forces, and violent campaigns across northern Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Fresh Herders' Attack Halts Sunday Service in Benue Community Church

When PREMIUM TIMES visited St. Paul's Parish, Aye-Twar (Agu Centre) in Katsina-Ala LGA, the church building lay in ruins Read more »

Nigeria: By-Election - Irev Performed Well in Oyo, Jigawa, Worse in Enugu, Kano - Report

The report said the uploads for the by-elections in Kaduna, Edo, Ogun, and Anambra Senatorial Districts exceeded 95 per cent completion by 2:30 p.m. on Sunday --24 hours after… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Man in Ondo for Allegedly Staging Own Kidnap, Defrauding Family

On 11 August, Bello Azeez falsely claimed to be travelling to Ibadan, after which he began placing distress calls to his parents and friends to raise N500,000 for his release from… Read more »

Nigeria: By-Election - PDP Accuses APC of Using Military, Bandits to Intimidate Agents, Supporters in Zamfara

The PDP further alleged that bandit leaders were also used to intimidate voters in some wards. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders National Assembly to Disclose Details of N37bn Complex Renovation Expenses

The court ordered the National Assembly to release: the proposal, assessment, and procedure employed in arriving at the initially reported N37 billion for renovation; the actual… Read more »

Nigeria: One in Four Paternity Test Still Negative As DNA Testing Surges in Nigeria

The report exposes a dramatic gender imbalance, with men initiating nearly nine out of 10 paternity tests while women account for just 11.8 per cent Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Deports 42 Chinese, Philippine Nationals Convicted of Cyber Fraud, Ponzi Schemes

According to a source at the EFCC on Sunday, the first batch of deportees departed Lagos at 2:00 p.m. local time, while others are scheduled to leave on Monday and Tuesday. Read more »