Nigeria: Mohbad - Iyabo Ojo Says Life, Family Under Threat After Lagos Office Fire

"It is, therefore, not surprising to now see coffins inscribed with my name, barefaced videos threatening my life and properties, and further confirmation that my family and… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Asks to Tinubu to Approve N200m Compensation for Family of Child Killed By Stray Bullet

The Senate also asked the NDLEA to take full financial responsibility for the medical treatment of the victim's brother, who was shot in the eye by its officer. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's President Faults New U.S. Visa Policy, Says It's Unfair, Non-Reciprocal

The presidency has declared that the US claim of reciprocity as the reason for the recent visa policy does not accurately reflect the reality of Nigeria's current visa policy… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Alleged Cult Leader Linked to Killings, Abductions in Anambra

At least two persons were killed and two others abducted on 19 June when suspected cultists attacked residents of the Oko Community in Anambra State. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Indigenes Urge Court to Reverse Senate's Approval of State's Budget, Appointments

The plaintiffs argued that the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State and the subsequent legislative approvals by the National Assembly were not backed by law. Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses Ighodalo, PDP's Appeal Against Edo Governor Obekpolo'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: Troops Kill 24 Terrorists in Borno, Adamawa - Official

The operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between 4th and 9th of July. Read more »

Nigeria: How Bandits Ambushed, Killed Eight Vigilantes in Plateau - Official

"On July 6, a large group of vigilantes mobilised from Kanam LGA with the intent to conduct an independent operation without notifying OPSH troops." Read more »

Nigeria: We've Uncovered Massive Fraud in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry - EFCC

"In the last three weeks, we launched a commission-wide investigation into the extractive industry, particularly the oil and gas sector." Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Faults Boss Mustapha's Claim, Insists Tinubu Was Key to Buhari's 2015 Victory

"Buhari would not have won the APC primary election ... in 2014 without President Tinubu, who mobilised the APC governors and the South West delegates to move Buhari's way." Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Humongous Allowances, Other Perks, Akpabio Says Nigerian Lawmakers Make Sacrifice for Nigeria

"Nigerians think a lot of money is spent in the National Assembly, but once you step out of the National Assembly you are looking for money to even treat yourself." Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Enforced Disappearance Suit Against Liberia, Guinea

Mr Sheriff's lawyers said he was born in Liberia but raised in Guinea and alleged that both countries colluded in his unlawful arrest and detention over accusations. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Use of Recalled U.S. Supplements

The agency noted that the supplements were sold across the US, including by major retailers such as Walmart and Amazon Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Passes Three Concurrence Bills From House

The passage of the bills comes a day after the upper chamber assured that it would concur to several bills transmitted from the House. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Chemicals, Expired Food Flavours Worth N1 Billion

The raid was carried out following credible intelligence about a criminal network endangering public health Read more »

Nigeria: Throwback Video Shows Dele Momodu Predicting Tinubu's Victory, Now Warns Against Second Term Ambition

"And this is what Asiwaju has done. I can tell you for free that if he gets the ticket of his party--and I have always maintained that if he gets the ticket of his party, APC--it… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Grants ICPC's Plea to Take Over Land Approved for Goodluck Jonathan Estate

The ICPC sued the federal mortgage bank as the sole respondent in its application seeking the forfeiture of the land. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Charge Three Ghanaians, Nigerian Lawyer With Forgery of Company Documents, Land Trespass

The prosecution accused the Ghanaian of falsely presenting themselves as Nigerian citizens to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to facilitate their alleged fraudulent… Read more »

Nigeria: Majority of Nigerians Don't Trust State Electoral Commissions - Report

The report said 69 per cent of respondents admitted they had never voted in any local government election. Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Feared Killed By Suspected Bandits in Niger Community

The bandits were suspected to have carried out the attacks in reprisal for a recent deadly Nigerian Air Force raid on their hideouts Read more »

Nigeria: Security Forces Neutralise 30 Bandits in Faskari, Katsina State

Mr Muazu said the combined security personnel comprising Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives, military personnel, and Nigerian Air Force components overcame the bandits on Tuesday… Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi Responds to Allegations of Working for Abacha, Publishes Evidence

There have been allegations that Mr Obi worked for Mr Abacha during his military administration in Nigeria from 17 November 1993 to 8 June 1998 when he passed away under… Read more »

Nigeria: AGF Okays N400m Fraud Charges Against Andy UBA, Court Sets Date for Arraignment

The police amended the charges after the AGF approved of the case against Andy Uba and his co-defendant. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Varsity Student Who Allegedly Killed Woman in Hotel

Police said the suspect was arrested on 2 July in his lodge in Nsukka Area of Enugu State after a painstaking investigation. Read more »

Nigeria: Zlatan's New Luxury Ride Sparks Backlash Amid Unresolved Mohbad Saga

Former Marlian record artist Zlatan Ibile has been a topic of conversation for many social media users for a while now, and the buzz doubled after he unveiled his brand-new car. Read more »