Nigeria: Serap Demands Probe of Alleged ₦3m 'Bribe-for-Bills' Scandal in National Assembly

A member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Auro (APC, Jigawa), recently alleged that federal lawmakers were required to pay between ₦1 million and ₦3 million before they… Read more »

Nigeria: APC Sweeps Majority As INEC Releases By-Election Results Across 16 Constituencies

The results also reflect a trend of ruling parties consolidating power in their states, except in Adamawa, where the APC upset the PDP in Ganye. Read more »

Nigeria: INEC Declares Zamfara By-Election Inclusive, Gives Reason

An official said INEC would announce a new date for the rerun election. Read more »

Nigeria: Fake Soldier, Police to Die By Haging for Armed Robbery

David Friday and Innocent Victor committed the offence on 15 January, 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Administration Withdraws N20bn Fraud Case Against Ex-Amcon Boss Ahmed Kuru

The case is the latest instance of abrupt termination of high-profile corruption cases by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, which is fast… Read more »

Nigeria: Airport Controversy - Police to Investigate Kwam 1

The probe comes as public debate grows over the handling of a separate case involving an Ibom Air passenger who is trending after being charged in court for an aviation-related… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Remands Woman for Alleged False Declaration of Cash At Lagos Airport

The court heard two prosecution witnesses who testified against the woman on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 13 After Adamawa Communal Clash

In July, the state government imposed a curfew after the clash over farmlands in which10 people were initially confirmed killed. Read more »

Nigeria: Unicef Raises Alarm Over Unlawful Detention of Children, Calls for Urgent Reform

The UN agency said many of them are without trial, legal representation, or any hope of justice Read more »

Nigeria: Land Records Disappeared From AGIs System After Abuja Realtor Received N62m Payment - Witness

According to the witness, the EFCC marked the property in September 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Corruption Trial - Another Court Rejects Yahaya Bello's Travel Request

The Federal High Court in Abuja rejected the foreign trip application just days after the FCT High Court in Abuja threw out the same application by former Governor Yahaya Bello. Read more »

Nigeria: Again, Prosecution Opens Case Against Alleged Masterminds of 2014 Nyanya Bombing

 The prosecution called its first witness on Monday Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agencies Deploy Thousands of Personnel for Buhari's Burial

The Katsina State Police Command says it has made extensive security arrangements in collaboration with sister agencies Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Constitutes 17-Member Committee for Buhari's Burial

Mr Buhari is expected to be buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Missing N210trn - Senate Panel Extends Ultimatum Again for NNPC's Appearance

The panel extended the ultimatum because the NNPC GMD, Bayo Ojulari, travelled outside the country fir OPEC meeting. Read more »

Nigeria: Miracle Products - Court Bars VDM From Posting About Prophet Fufeyin, Adjourns Ruling

In August 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Fufeyin filed a N1 billion lawsuit against VDM after the latter publicly questioned the authenticity of his faith-based products,… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Orders Parties to Maintain Status Quo in Abuja's River Park Estate Ownership Dispute

The judge also warned against any interference with the disputed land while proceedings are ongoing. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Rejects U.S. Pressure to Accept Venezuelan Deportees - Tuggar

Mr Tuggar stated that accepting the deportees would be difficult for Nigeria to do. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Bandits Killed in Attempt to Raid Kebbi Community

The bandits had reportedly crossed into Kebbi to carry out Wednesday's foiled attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ighodalo, PDP's Appeal Against Edo Governor Okpebholo's Election

The Supreme Court ruled that the appeal by the PDP and its governorship candidate in last year's election, Mr Ighodalo, lacked merit. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Radda Visits FIRS Chairman, Reaffirms Support for Tax Reforms

During the meeting, Governor Radda praised Mr Adedeji's reform-driven leadership and described FIRS as the engine room of Nigeria's economic growth. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Hails Adoke, Says Ex-AGF Stopped Jonathan From Sacking Him As Borno Governor

Mr Shettima suggested there is no constitutional basis for a president to remove an elected governor in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Will Nigeria Bow to Trump to Further Complicate Its Security?

What is unknown to Nigerians, according to a reliable source, is that America, in recent times, has been hostile to Nigeria and Nigerians because the country has refused to accept… Read more »

Nigeria: NMDPRA Dismisses Wrongdoing Allegations As Baseless, Affirms Transparency

The regulatory authority insists its financials go through regular scrutiny by auditors, fiscal regulators, NASS; suspects vested interests opposed to reforms Read more »

Nigeria: Adoke Accuses Buhari, Osinbajo of Witchhunt

The former AGF added that he suffered reputation damage over the role he played in the implementation of the agreement on the OPL 245 case. Read more »