March 06, 2023
Nigeria: Pastor, Sons Killed in Plateau Attack
Residents claimed incident was a reprisal for the killing of three Fulani in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare APGA Gov Candidate Wanted Over Monarch's Murder
Some gunmen killed the monarch last Monday in his country home. Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Denies Alleged Hacking of Payment System
"We want to reassure you that Flutterwave has not been hacked," the company said. Read more »
March 05, 2023
Nigeria: Trend of Low Voter Turnout Continues in Nigerian Elections
Of the 93.4 million registered voters this year, 87.2 million people collected their Permanent Voters Card and the total number of actual voters on election day was only 24.9… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Nigeria: PDP States Withdraw Supreme Court Case Challenging Tinubu's Victory
The PDP states says through their lawyer that the legal challenge of Tinubu's victory will now shift to the election petition court. Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - U.S. Senator Asks Govt to Exercise Restraint in Embracing Election Outcome
The ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a statement on Thursday said, "it is disappointing to see the administration rush to embrace the result while the… Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Hails Supreme Court's Ruling On Old Notes
CPPE said the supreme court ruling protects the citizens from a "draconian" policy Read more »
Liberia: Witnesses Accuse Gibril Massaquoi of Wreaking Havoc in Lofa County
"I can never forget that name Gabriel Massaquoi until I die," said "Civilian 43." Read more »
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Electronic Transmission of Results Not Mandatory - APC Replies Atiku, Obi
"The complaint over electronic transmission of election results is not supported by law." Read more »
March 03, 2023
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Six PDP States Sue Nigerian Govt At Supreme Court
They are challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, as president-elect. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Extends Old Naira Notes Validity Till December
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court led by John Okoro unanimously directed that the CBN must continue to receive the old notes from Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Judgement On Naira Redesign Suit (Live Updates)
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court had on 22 February heard the naira redesign suit and adjourned till today for judgement. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Atiku Rejects Result of Presidential Election, Says Poll Must Be Challenged
"Having consulted leaders of our parties who are seated here with me and Nigerians from different walks of life, I have concluded that the processes and outcome of the presidential… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Traditional Ruler Shot Dead in Ebonyi
The victim, Igbokwe Ewa, was attacked and killed in his residence on Monday evening. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Liberia: Ex-Militia, Civilian Claim Gibril Massaquoi Was Called 'Angel Gabriel'
Says he gave "shoot and kill" orders at Waterside. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Liberia: Two Ex-Soldiers Say Former Warlord Was at Waterside, Ordered Killings, Rapes
The witnesses claimed Mr Massaquoi and other RUF soldiers came to Liberia to provide a backup for forces of then-President Charles Taylor. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Liberia: WitnessTells Court Massaquoi Removed Baby From Pregnant Woman's Stomach
Civilian 72 as coded by the Finnish Appeals Court, started her testimony to the court in a very emotionally shaky voice. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Simon Ekpa, Pro-Biafra Agitator, Arrested in Finland
Simon Ekpa was arrested Thursday by Finnish police and taken to their facility for questioning. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - 18 Parties, Election Candidates Sign Second Peace Pact
The pact entails that all political parties and candidates accept the outcome of the elections or to seek legitimate means of redress in the event of divergent positions. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Redesign - Police Investigating El-Rufai, Other Governors for Alleged Incitement - IGP
The IGP said the police will not prosecute the governors because they enjoy immunity. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft Is Threat to National Security - Osinbajo
83 oil tankers involved in various crude oil and product theft have been arrested, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Live Update - Supreme Court Hears Naira Redesign Suit
It is the Supreme Court's first sitting since President Muhammadu Buhari violated the court's 8 February order directing that the 10 February deadline set for the ending of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - NSA Warns Against Plot to Ignite Civil Unrest
The NSA to ensure a robust deployment to deal decisively with any individual or group, no matter how highly placed, " he said. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Naira Crisis - Civil Society Organisations Ask Buhari to Obey Supreme Court Order
President Muhammadu Buhari had snubbed the order of the Supreme Court suspending the deadline for use of the old naira notes. Read more »
Nigeria: AGF Malami, Emefiele Face Contempt Charge As Supreme Court Resumes Hearing
The contempt proceedings seek the jailing of Messrs Malami and Emefiele to redress the federal government's disobedience to the Supreme Court's order suspending the enforcement of… Read more »