September 22, 2022
Nigeria: Six Die in Benue Boat Mishap, 26 Rescued - Police
The official said the efforts of the police and fishermen in the area led to the rescue of 26 passengers. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Nigeria: SSS Blocks Sowore From Meeting Nnamdi Kanu in Detention
Mr Sowore was among the three persons slated to see Mr Kanu in SSS detention by the latter's solicitors on Thursday. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Vote Leaders That'll Tackle Insecurity, Poverty - Group Tells Nigerians
The group said due to the challenges of leadership and bad governance, Nigerians, who are vital resources to the development of Nigeria, are willingly leaving the country in… Read more »
Nigeria: Swiss-Based AOG Funded Joint Accounts With Nigerian Politicians, Others
In the 1990s, executives at an obscure energy company bribed Nigerian officials to obtain spectacularly profitable oil mining licenses. Now, the Suisse Secrets project reveals that… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint, Injure Two Officers
The gunmen stole rifles from the injured officers. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint, Injure Officers
The gunmen stole rifles from the injured officers. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Paris Club Refund - Court Sets Aside Firm's $47 Million Consent Judgement
The NGF, led by Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has consistently kicked against the federal government's moves to pay the firms in relation to the Paris Club refund as… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: NBA Speaks On Intrusion Into Appeal Court Judge's Home By EFCC Agents
This comes hours after EFCC admitted in a statement that its agents visited the property housing the judge's residence in Kano, but that he was not their target. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Nigeria: Senate Confirms New Substantive CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari had nominated Olukayode Ariwola as the CJN following the resignation of Ibrahim Muhammad in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturers to Challenge Back-to-Work Order
ERC called on the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to declare a 48-hour nationwide warning strike in reaction to the court order… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Oil Thieves Are Like Insurgents, Must Be Treated Like Terrorists - Gbajabiamila
Mr Gbajabiamila said the theft of collective wealth (oil) threatens the survival of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reason Russia Invaded Ukraine and Why Nigeria, Others Should React - Ukrainian Ambassador
Ukrainian envoy in Nigeria, Bohdan Soltys, says the world should isolate Russia to show their disapproval of war of aggression. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Dogo Gide, Terror Leader, Married Off Our Daughters - Father of Abducted Pupil
Mr Kaoje, a retired civil servant, said Mr Gide married off the remaining 11 girls because the government failed to give him the ransom he requested. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Arrested 10 Suspects in N390 Million Bullion Van Robbery - Police
One of the suspects is a dismissed State Security Service operative. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Recruitment - PSC, IGP to Meet Minister Over Constitutional Mandate
The meeting would focus on the constitutional mandate of the commission as provided in paragraphs 29 and 30 of the 3rd Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Busts 'Biggest Singular Cocaine Seizure in Nigeria's History'
According to the NDLEA, at least, four drug barons, including a Jamaican and the warehouse manager have been arrested. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: Ex-Gov Lamido Has Case to Answer Over Alleged N712m Fraud, Court Rules
The judge on Monday dismissed the no-case submission filed by Mr Lamido to challenge the 37 counts of money laundering filed against him and his co-defendants. Read more »
Nigeria: Evans, Accomplice Jailed 21 Years for Kidnapping
The judge said there would be no option of fine for the second defendant to serve as a deterrent to others Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine Hidden in Deodorant Cans, Lip Gloss Tubes At Lagos Airport
The suspect said he got into drug trafficking to raise funds for his business. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Invade South-East Communities, Kill Two, Raze Shops
"Am I an IPOB member? Did they see any mark on me? They have to pay for all these." Read more »
Nigeria: Two People Confirmed Dead in Uyo Building Collapse
Others who sustained injuries are receiving treatment in the hospital. Read more »
September 18, 2022
Nigeria: NDLEA Impounds 18 Pump Action Guns, 2,300 Cartridges in Kogi
Two suspects found in the vehicle with the pump action guns - Chukwudi Aronu, 51, and Shuaibu Gambo, 23, were arrested. Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Dispersed Rally By Peter Obi's Supporters in Ebonyi - Police
In a statement sent to journalists, the Ebonyi police spokesperson, Chris Anyanwu, said the police acted based "on the rules of engagement." Read more »
September 17, 2022
Nigeria: Four People Rescued From Uyo Collapsed Building - Official
Top officials of the Akwa Ibom State Government have visited the scene of the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Identity Day - Pantami Urges Security Agencies Leverage National Database
An official said over 80 million unique NINs have been issued. Read more »