February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Court Clears Bauchi Governor's Son of N1.1 Billion Fraud
The EFCC alleged that the younger Bala made payments of huge sums in cash for the purchase of properties in different parts of Abuja without going through a financial institution. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Donates N60 Million to Families of Three Slain Police Officers
Governor Wike of Rivers on Tuesday presented the cheque of N20 million to each widow of the three slain officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Stops Central Bank From Ending Use of Old Naira Notes February 10
The Supreme Court gave the order in a suit filed by three APC-controlled states - Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Nigeria: ATMs Vandalised As Protests Over Scarcity of Naira Spreads to Ogun
While the protests were ongoing in Obantoko, Asero and its environs, banks were shutting down in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta to avoid being caught in mayhem. Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Group to Probe Nigerian Military for Alleged Secret Abortion Programme
The panel set up to probe the alleged secret abortion programme of the Nigerian military is expected to determine the culpability of individuals or institutions, if it deems fit,… Read more »
Nigeria: 16 Nigerian Pilgrims Killed in Burkina Faso
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences and prayed for the safety of other Nigerians in Burkina Faso. Read more »
Nigeria: How Herders Unleashed Mayhem On Ondo Communities, Killed Residents - Amotekun
The amotekun commander said one of the victims was burnt to death after suspected herders shot at his car and ignited a fire. Read more »
Nigeria: Scores Feared Killed in Violence Between Two Anambra Communities
Police confirmed the incident but said they were yet to get details. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: Court Bars Yobe APC From Fielding Candidates for Two House of Assembly Seats
The court rules that the party cannot field candidates for both seats. Read more »
Nigeria: Bank Official Arrested Over Alleged Hoarding of New Naira Notes
EFCC says the branch of the bank in Abuja refused to load its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) despite having N29 million of the redesigned Naira notes in its vaults. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Didn't Postpone Katsina Rally Despite Killing of Vigilante Members By Terrorists - Tinubu
The former Lagos state governor was in Katsina for his campaign two days after over 100 vigilante members were killed by terrorists in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll in Katsina Terrorists, Vigilantes Clash Rises to 102
Residents said some of the dead bodies couldn't be retrieved from the forest because the terrorists are still in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Commission Appoints Three DIGs, Suspends Promotion of 19 Senior Officers
The new DIGs were appointed to fill the vacant positions created by the retirements of three DIGs representing the North-central, North-east and North-west geopolitical zones. Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: Inside Details of Terrorism Allegations Levelled Against Central Bank Governor
The documents provide, for the first time, the missing details of the terrorism financing allegation that the SSS levelled against Mr Emefiele. Read more »
Nigeria: Actress Simi Gold Arrested for Allegedly Selling New Naira Notes
The 31-year-old actress was arrested after the video of her spraying and stepping on the newly redesigned Naira notes at a party surfaced online. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers Kill Wives, Children of Taraba Traditional Ruler
The traditional ruler is also known for asking residents of the area not to pay ransom to outlaws who kidnapped their loved ones. Read more »
Nigeria: Inside Details of Terrorism Charges State Security Filed against Reserve Bank Governor
The documents provide, for the first time, the missing details of the terrorism financing allegation which the SSS levelled against Mr Emefiele. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Nigeria: Court Slams N1.5 Million Against Nigerian Lawmaker Over Illegal Detention of Citizen
The police arrested the man in 2020, detained and later charged with threat to life and defamation of character after he posted an article on Facebook against the lawmaker. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Sacks Emmanuel Bwacha As Taraba APC Governorship Candidate
The Supreme Court nullified Mr Bwacha's nomination as the governorship candidate of the APC in Taraba State after holding that the party failed to conduct a valid primary election. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Nigeria: Rights Group Set to Probe Allegation of Secret Abortion Programme Against Nigerian Military
Reuters, had, in an investigative report, alleged that the Nigerian military ran the programme, secretly terminating at least 10,000 pregnancies of freed captives of Boko Haram… Read more »
Nigeria: Mosque, School, Houses Destroyed in Bauchi Dynamite Explosion
The police said no life was lost in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Seeking Lawmakers' Approval for N100 Billion - Delta Govt
Delta State is solvent, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ebubeagu Operative Shot Dead At APC Campaign Ground
The commander of the security outfit has confirmed the incident. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Hoarders of New Naira Notes
EFCC said the operations were carried out in the Zone 4 and Dei Dei axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between Saturday and Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Diezani Sues EFCC Over Forfeited Assets
Diezani is seeking the recovery of her assets which EFCC has seized through court orders back in Nigeria. Read more »