March 17, 2023
Nigeria: Burglars Loot Hospital Equipment in Ogun Governor's Home Town
The hospital was commissioned by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on 18 February. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Soldier, Vigilantes, Others in Niger State
Sources in the community said those who could afford between N10,000 to N20,000 cash regardless of either old or new naira notes were set free by the gunmen. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Condemns Fresh Attack in Kaduna
The outgoing president in a statement by one of his media aides, Garba Shehu, demanded a swift arrest and punishment of the culprits. Read more »
Nigeria: I've Confidence in Nigeria's Judiciary - Peter Obi
"I am confident in the judiciary. I am because I stayed in court for three years where people say it is impossible to become the governor through the court and I became the first,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Threats, Job Losses - Nigerian Whistleblowers Who Risked Everything for Public Interest
The report examines how the fight against corruption has put the lives of Nigerian whistleblowers at risk and why a policy meant to encourage and protect them is failing. Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts NNPC Mega Station in Uyo
A mini-bus and four out of the 16 dispensing pumps at the station were destroyed by the fire which started around 5 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Arrests Kano Cleric for Allegedly Preaching Violence Ahead of Governorship Election
The cleric said election is a 'war' and that no true Muslim should run away from armed security personnel and non state actors on election day. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta APC Campaign Council Condemns Attack On PDP Gov Candidate
"We unequivocally condemn this attack and demand an immediate investigation and apprehension of the perpetrators by the relevant security agencies." Read more »
March 15, 2023
Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspects Over Ebonyi Traditional Ruler's Murder
The traditional ruler was murdered at his palace by hoodlums on 27 February. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Reacts to Report of Student Allegedly Sent Home Over Campaign Poster
Mrs Adefisayo said the government "promotes and runs a public school system devoid of politics and political insinuations". Read more »
Nigeria: Biafra Group Among 20 World's Deadliest Terror Groups - Report
The impact of terrorism has continued to decline in Nigeria, according to the report. Read more »
Nigeria: How Former Minister Wakil, Others Shared U.S.$978,000 2015 Election Bribe - EFCC Witness
EFCC accused the former minister, Mr Wakil, and his co-defendants of receiving N450 million from the $115million disbursed by then Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani… Read more »
Liberia: Witness Tells Court Massaquoi Only Handled Documentation
Finnish Turku Court of Appeals has heard over fifty witnesses in Monrovia. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Nigeria: IGP Orders Swift Conclusion of Investigations Into Electoral Offences
The IGP said such case files should be forwarded to INEC for prosecution of the suspects. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Buhari Disowns Emefiele, Malami Over Supreme Court Judgement
President Buhari says he did not direct Messrs Emefiele and Malami to disregard the order if the Supreme Court Read more »
March 12, 2023
Nigeria: Police Speak On How 15 Naval Ratings Invaded Their Facility to Attack Sergeant
The police authorities warned against attack on their officers. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Removes Shekarau As Kano Senator-Elect
Mr Shekarau was the flagbearer of the NNPP for the Kano Central Senatorial zone before he ditched the party for the PDP. Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Goes On Strike in Imo, Accuses Govt of Using Thugs, Police to Disrupt Its Election
"The allegation is nonsense," says a spokesperson to Governor Hope Uzodinma. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Ex-Imo Deputy Governor in Prison
His lawyers said his arraignment was politically-motivated. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Condemns Killing of Civilians in Borno
The civilians were reportedly ambushed and killed brutally. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Varsity Speaks On Certificate Forgery Allegation Against Rhodes-Vivour
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has been at the centre of a certificate forgery allegation after an email that purportedly emanated from the office of the Registrar of MIT appeared on social… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Nigeria: Federal High Court Judges Recalled From Compulsory Retirement Set to Begin Sitting
The judges of the Federal High Court were recalled after obtaining separate court judgments that overturned the National Judicial Council (NJC)'s disciplinary action against them. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Nigeria: P&ID - Nigeria Govt Wants UK Court to Overturn $11bn Judgement Debt
Nigeria's lawyer told the court that P&ID obtained its contract "by telling repeated lies and paying bribes to officials." Read more »
March 07, 2023
Nigeria: Ganduje Pardons 12 Prisoners On Death Row
According to the official, some of the pardoned inmates have spent 25 years awaiting execution. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Soldier Accuses Gibril Massaquoi of 'Ordering' Burning of Civilians Alive
"I heard people yelling because of the fire," said soldier 50, who claimed he was an officer of the Anti-Terrorist Unit, a deadly force loyal to then President, Charles Taylor. Read more »