January 23
Nigeria: Govt to Rehabilitate Rescued Abuja Kidnapped Victims - Minister
"The ministry will closely monitor their recovery and will be there for them immediately they leave this facility and commence full rehabilitation, which includes the engagement of… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Officers Allegedly Involved in Abduction, Extortion of $3000
The police said they have recovered the $3000 from officers and returned it to the victims Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Finally Releases Copies of Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu
The IPOB leader, detained by the State Security Service, is awaiting the resumption of his terrorism trial in Abuja. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Requests UK's Intervention in His Continued Detention, Trial
Mr Kanu has been detained at the SSS facility since he was rearrested in July 2021. Read more »
January 23
Nigeria: Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Plot to Assassinate Benue Speaker
Police said one of the suspects, a local government chairman, contracted a militia with the sinister intention of eliminating the speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Sacked 16 Plateau Lawmakers Move to Return to Assembly
Deducing from the apex court's judgement, the lawmakers claimed that they were only on recess and would resume duties on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: IPOB - Abia Lawmaker Slams Buhari Over 'Eliminating Kanu' Comments
In a book recently unveiled by his former spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Mr Buhari was quoted as telling Igbo leaders that incarcerating Mr Kanu was a favour done to the IPOB leader… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Unjustly Sacked 20 Years Ago Wins At Appeal Court
Four successive vice-chancellors of the university have refused to reinstate him, despite an unbroken string of legal victories. Read more »
Nigeria: Retired General Reveals Shocking Details of Plane Crash That Killed Nigeria's Ex-Army Chief
Danjuma Ali-Keffi, a major general and former GOC, also speaks on how he was arrested and compulsorily retired for allegedly exposing terrorism financiers. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Stormed Katsina Community, Abducted Over 30 Residents
The attackers stormed the community a few minutes before 9 p.m. Read more »
Nigeria: Skit Maker 'Untouchable' Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate
The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. Read more »
January 17
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Former President Ernest Koroma Seeks Medical Care In Nigeria
The permission granted Mr Koroma is coming amid rumours that he had agreed to go on exile in Nigeria if all charges against him were dropped. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 'Stop Illegal Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers'
Mr Badaru said raising funds to pay a ransom is an illegal act and an action that would further encourage the perpetrators in their nefarious acts Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Akpabio Demands Investigation, Urges NEMA to Intervene
Mr Akpabio also commended the security agencies and other rescue workers for their prompt intervention during the explosion. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Govt Identifies Culprits in Ibadan Explosion, Promises Justice
Death toll rises to three. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Supreme Court Judgements - Lawyer Slams Governors Hailing Tinubu for 'Non-Interference'
The Supreme Court had, on Friday, delivered separate judgements on petitions challenging the victories of eight governors in the 18 March elections in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion
"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Amnesty Asks President Tinubu to Treat Kidnappings As Emergency
"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. Whatever security measures being currently… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Supreme Court Delivers Final Decisions On Eight States' Governorship Election Disputes
The Supreme Court will today, Friday, give final decisions on the governorship election disputes from Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Ebonyi, Plateau, Abia, Cross River, and Bauchi states. Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Victims of Alleged Jammeh Henchman Ousman Sonko Welcome Swiss Trial
It is not just Gambians hoping for justice in this case. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Troops Destroy 60 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 30 Oil Thieves
The troops also discovered and destroyed 37 dugout pits, 65 boats, 71 storage tanks, 14 vehicles, 108 cooking ovens, four pump machines and one speedboat. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram's Explosive Kills Seven in Borno
Boko Haram is "terrorizing most of the roads leading to the state capital," the resident said. Read more »
Nigeria: Libel Suit - Abuja Court Permits Ex-Minister Onyeama's Adversary to Testify From U.S.
During the proceeding on Mr Oneyeama's libel suit in Abuja on Thursday, the judge said the ex-minister's legal adversary could testify from her base in the US. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Governorship - Tension Grips Residents Ahead of Supreme Court Judgement
The Supreme Court had on Tuesday reserved judgement on the appeal filed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang challenging his removal by the Court of Appeal. Read more »