October 11, 2022
Nigeria: Criminalisation of Petty Offences in Nigeria Violates the Poor
The enforcement of petty offences laws targets the poor who on many occasions "have no resources to hire lawyers or to bribe the police." Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Airstrike Kills Terror Kingpin, Ali Dogo, Others in Kaduna Raid - Report
Mr Dogo and many other accomplices were killed while holding a meeting in the Giwa council area. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspected Killers of Osun Chief
"The suspect led the police to the forest where the victim's body was dumped and his already decomposing body was found. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Chinese Expatriate in Nigeria
A local official has confirmed the killing Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill APC Youth Leader in Enugu Community
The slain youth leader was the chairperson of a local vigilante group. Read more »
Nigeria: Jailbreaks - Nigeria Declares Prisons as 'Red Zones'
The federal government has declared all correctional facilities across the country red zones, following incessant attacks and jailbreaks in recent times. Read more »
Nigeria: 70% of Nigeria's Prison Inmates Awaiting Trial - Official
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says the high number of Awaiting Trial Inmates (ATIs) is putting undue pressure on custodial centres in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Escapee Prisoners Will Be Re-Arrested, Aregbesola Says
The thousands of prisoners who escaped from Nigeria's correctional centres will be rearrested no matter how long it takes, an official has said. Read more »
October 08, 2022
Nigeria: ASUU Strike - Nigerian Govt Directs Labour Offials in States to Ensure Compliance With Court Ruling
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says labour controllers across the states of the federation are monitoring schools to ensure compliance with the ruling of the… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Nigeria: Court Nullifies APC Reps, Assembly Candidates' Primary Elections
The judge declared the nomination of Mr Akinlade as "irregular, null and void." Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers 'Derecognise' Omehia As Former Governor of Rivers
The lawmakers took the controversial action after Mr Omehia parted ways with Governor Wike and began supporting Atiku. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Capture 79 Terrorists, Collaborators, Rescue Two Chibok Girls
The terrorists and their collaborators were arrested in the North-east region in the last two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Fani-Kayode Withdraws Complaint Against Estranged Wife, Police Drop Charges
The police applied for the withdrawal of the attempted murder charges on Thursday, citing Mr Fani-Kayode's decision to withdraw his complaint that triggered the prosecution of his… Read more »
Nigeria: State Oil Firm Says Illegal Pipeline Operated Off Forcados for Nine Years
The Forcados terminal is operated by Shell. A spokesperson for the company could not be reached as the known phone line did not connect. Read more »
Nigeria: Why CJN Ariwoola, Predecessor, Tanko Muhammad, Ineligible for National Honours - Lawyer
The lawyer threatened to institute a legal action "to seek redress" if President Buhari goes ahead to confer the national honours on the CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola, and his… Read more »
Nigeria: Why CJN Ariwoola, Predecessor, Tanko Muhammad, Are Ineligible for National Honours - Lawyer
The lawyer threatened to institute a legal action "to seek redress" if President Buhari goes ahead to confer the national honours on the CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola, and his… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun 2022 - Oyetola Appeals Court Ruling Nullifying His Candidacy
The governor argued that the suit filed by the PDP was an abuse of court process. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Nigeria: Why Asa Slammed N300m Lawsuit Against Joeboy
The lawsuit, initially filed by the France-based singer, comes a month after the song was released. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Hushpuppi Should Spend At Least 11 Years in Jail - U.S. Govt
The U.S. government wants Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in money laundering in July 2021, jailed for 135 months. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Popular DJ for Impersonating Portable, Scamming Club Owner
The DJ was arrested on 29 September and paraded at EFCC's Ilorin Zonal office on Tuesday.. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamani Denies Stealing $41.8m From Enugu State
Nnamani says he left Enugu State on a solid foundation 15 years ago and no amount of mudslinging can rewrite the history. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Nigeria: My Regrets, Apologies Over My Fraudulent Schemes - Hushpuppi
Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, has expressed regrets for destroying his family name with greed and tenders apologies for his actions. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Agency Seeks Authority to Go After BBNaija, Crossdressers
The National Council for Art and Culture said it had warned bbnaija not to import the culture of nudity into Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Hears Audio Conversation Between Alleged Murderer, Security Guard - Ataga
The defence objected to the tendering of the recording as evidence Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Files Suit Against Facebook, Instagram Over Adverts
The government wants Meta to pay for what it calls unapproved advert materials. Read more »