October 25, 2022
Nigeria: 5,623 Cases of Sexual, Gender-Based Violence Recorded in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe - Report
The study also said 640 arrests or 88.6 per cent of the total number of sexual and gender-based violence cases were recorded in four years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Appeal Court Reserves Ruling On Nigerian Govt's Stay of Execution Application
The Court of Appeal announced that its ruling would be communicated to the legal teams of the federal government and the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Read more »
Nigeria: How Zamfara Governor Allegedly Purchased Multi-Billion Naira Abuja Properties With Funds Linked to the State's Treasury
The nation's top anti-graft agency had gathered and presented to the court seemingly incontrovertible evidence that Mr Bello Matawalle laundered Zamfara State's money running into… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Nigeria: Many Terrorists Killed As Airstrikes Hit Hideout of Zamfara's Terror Kingpin, Halilu Sububu
It is unclear whether the gang leader, Mr Sububu, was also killed. Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS - Despite Panel's Recommendations, Abiodun Yet to Compensate Ogun Victims
"I need to take care of myself as my left leg still needs to be casted for permanent healing..." Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Jails Nigerian for Violating Cybercrime Law
In the UAE, taking a video or photograph of someone without their consent and posting such on social media is a violation of the cybercrime act. Read more »
Nigeria: SSS Calls for Calm Amidst Fears of Terror Attack in Abuja
"... the Service calls for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja," Peter Afunanya, the public… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt On Ex-Convict Who Allegedly Raped 12-Year-Old Girl to Death
The suspect had earlier been convicted for assaulting a Point of Sale operator last year. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., UK Warns Citizens of Possible Terror Attacks in Nigeria's Capital
According to a security advisory by the US embassy in Nigeria, there is "an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja." Read more »
October 21, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Appeals Judgement Freeing Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu
Mr Kanu's lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, confirmed the IPOB leader's team has received copies of the appeal and application for stay of execution filed by the Nigerian government against… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: Abia Govt Orders Closure of 'Illegal' Schools
"We have observed with dismay the irresponsibility of some individuals running schools without obtaining requisite approval - written, signed and sealed - from the commissioner's… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Suspends Government Officials Over 'Persistent Theft' of Diesel
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Uchenna Orji made this known on Wednesday while briefing reporters at the end of the state Executive Council meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: Abba Kyari - Cocaine Trafficker Narrates How He Bribed Nigerian Airport Officials
The four police officers with whom Abba Kyari is now facing the charges are Sunday Ubua, an assistant commissioner of police; Bawa James, an assistant superintendent of police;… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 31 Terrorists, Apprehend 70 in North-East - DHQ
DHQ says out of the 70 arrested in the North-east, 60 of them were terrorists' logistics suppliers conveying grains, ammunition, fuel among others. Read more »
Nigeria: Military Destroys 23 Illegal Refineries, Apprehends 42 Oil Thieves in N/Delta
Defence Headquarters says the 42 oil thieves have been handed over to appropriate authorities for further action. Read more »
Nigeria: Interpol Arrests 75 Suspected Cyber Criminals Linked to Nigeria's Black Axe Cult
The coordinated operation targeted Black Axe cells - one of Nigeria's mightiest criminal groups - as well as others from West Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Deploys New Digs for Operations, Force Intelligence Bureau
The IGP also approved the deployment of new commissioners of police for Kwara, Niger and Jigawa States. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA's Witness Reveals Result of Laboratory Test On Cocaïne Exhibit Linked to Abba Kyari
The fourth prosecution witness called by the NDLEA testified at the Federal High Court in Abuja in the ongoing cocaïne trafficking trial of Abba Kyari and his co-defendants. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Two Years On, More Than 40 #EndSARS Protesters Languish in Jail
"The fact that nobody has been brought to justice over the torture and killings of #EndSARS protesters is a stain on Nigeria's human rights records. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Nigerian Navy Hands Over 22 Suspected Oil Thieves, Two Vessels to EFCC
A navy official said the suspects did not have any authority or certificate from the appropriate authority to ply Nigerian waters. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgment On Nnamdi Kanu's Fundamental Rights Suit
Aloy Ejimakor, Mr Kanu's special counsel, who filed the suit in March on behalf of the IPOB leader, disclosed this in a statement, Wednesday. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Uncover Human Trafficking Ring, Arrest Suspects
"However, some NAPTIP undercover agents were already planted to play along with the traffickers who were directing their movement via phone." Read more »
October 18, 2022
Nigeria: Sex Scandal - Halima Abubakar Quits Acting As Apostle Suleman Files Charges
Ms Abubakar, who began acting in 2001 when she played a minor role in 'Rejected', said she had an affair with the preacher because he told her he was a divorcee with three… Read more »
Nigeria: 25 Nigerian States Refuse To Vote On Constitution Amendment Bill, Give Reasons
The 25 states have threatened to take no action on the bills unless four more constitutional amendment bills are considered and passed by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Tackles El-Rufai, Says He Never Ordered Arrest Of Kaduna Gov
Mr El-Rufai, at an interactive session organised by Arewa Joint Committee in Kaduna on Monday, claimed to have been detained nine years ago in Anambra for 48 hours on the orders of… Read more »