October 18, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Served With Appeal Court Judgement Freeing Nnamdi Kanu - Lawyer
The government had said it would keep the IPOB leader in detention despite the court judgment. Read more »
October 17, 2022
Nigeria: Police Officer Kills Colleague
The erring officer had been taken into custody, the police said. Read more »
Nigeria: Families Demand Release Of Relatives Detained Over Alleged IPOB Membership
Their lawyers said the persons detained for allegedly belonging to IPOB "have become victims of enforced disappearance from the custody of Nigeria's secret police and the army." Read more »
Nigeria: Death Of Lady At Yoruba Nation Rally Caused By Police, Coroner Finds
The coroner concluded that the police shot the deceased. Read more »
October 16, 2022
Nigeria: Police Investigate Death of Man Found Decomposing in Apartment
The deceased's landlord reported to the police after he did not see the tenant for three days. Read more »
Nigeria: Death of Workplace Religion - the Polaris Bank Mis-Example
Spending stupendously alarming periods of time in churches for religious programme rather than in productive ventures kill our economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Angry Youths Set Suspected Motorcycle Thief on Fire
The suspected thief was beaten to death, and his body was subsequently set on fire Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Tompolo Uncovers Another Illegal Pipeline in Delta
The latest discovery comes less than one week after at least 58 illegal oil pipelines were discovered by Tompolo in Delta and Bayelsa States where crude oil was being stolen. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Security Service Releases Radio Worker Arrested for Airing 'Offensive' Song Against Governor
An official said the government would still press on with the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Plan for Nnamdi Kanu Still Under Review, Nigerian Govt Insists
The Nigerian government insists the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was discharged and not acquitted by the Court of Appeal. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Why Nigerian Govt Must Release Nnamdi Kanu Even If It Appeals Court Ruling - Lawyer
"The liberty of a citizen cannot be stayed. There is no room for stay of execution in this kind of case." Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Speaks On Appeal Court Ruling Freeing Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian government has, however, said it would not release Mr Kanu, despite the court ruling. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Community Erupts in Jubilation Over Court's Judgement
The crowd danced excitedly, chanting songs of freedom and thanksgiving to God. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Reacts to Appeal Court Ruling Freeing Nnamdi Kanu
The Court of Appeal discharged Mr Kanu and ordered his release by the State Security Service (SSS). Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Court Drops Charges Against Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu
The Court of Appeal ordered Mr Kanu's release from the custody of the State Security Service (SSS), where the IPOB is being held since he was brought back to Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Osinachi Begged Me Not to Report Husband's Abuse - Neighbour Alleges in Court
"One day, she ran to my house at about 5 am and said that she locked her door the previous night, and he kicked it open with his leg and proceeded to hit her on her chest. She fell… Read more »
Nigeria: How Appeal Court Challenged Falana Over Obedience of Order On ASUU Strike
The Court of Appeal urged Mr Falana, who is ASUU's lawyer, to toe the path of his years-long campaigns as an advocate of the rule of law and obedience to lawful court orders. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Writes Court Over Delayed Judgement in Suit Against Ex-Deputy Governor
Mr Tofomowo lamented the delay in delivering judgement despite the conclusion of all the relevant processes. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Who Allegedly Faked Own Kidnap
Police said they also arrested four others who participated in the alleged fake kidnap. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Seeks to Join Suit Challenging IPOB's Proscription
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on 18 January 2017 proscribed the group and tagged it as a terrorist organisation. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Nigeria: NSCDC Arrests 16 Suspected Oil Thieves in Rivers
About 200,000 litres of adulterated diesel that was being readied for distribution to unsuspecting motorists in the state were seized from the suspects, according to a security… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Theft - Nigerian Navy Destroys Bunkering Vessel Arrested By Tompolo's Men
The ship's captain confessed that the vessel was laden with stolen crude oil. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Abacha's CSO, Al-Mustapha, Denies Looting Nigeria's Treasury
"I don't have money, I have never stolen N10. I challenged two governments; I challenged Abdulsalam Abubakar's government, and I challenged (Olusegun) Obasanjo's government. They… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Threaten to Force Kidnapped Daughters of Ex-Zamfara Official Into Crime
The daughters of the officials have spent over four months in captivity. Read more »
Nigeria: Anambra Lifts Suspension On Hotel Where Sex Romp Party Was Held
A government official announced the lifting of the suspension on the hotel. Read more »