February 27
Nigeria: CSO Commends Court's Judgement Upholding Press Freedom
CWPPF equally commended the journalists involved in the case for their demonstration of courage and dedication to their profession even in the face of legal impediments. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Smuggled 406 Persons Into Payroll After Govt Takeover - Minister
The Minister said the discovery was made after the federal government took over the hospital from the Anambra State Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Threaten Warrant of Arrest On Cardoso
In a letter, dated 27 February, the lawmakers accused Mr Cardoso of shunning invitations to its hearing on revenue leakages through the Remita platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Abduct 12, Raze Hospital, Police Outpost, Vehicles in Katsina Community
The attack, which began late evening, lasted for over two hours. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Supreme Court Gets Full Bench of 21 Justices First Time in History
The CJN urged the 11 new justices of the Supreme Court to see themselves as representatives of God on earth, reminding them that they will give account of their stewardship to God… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Biafra Leader Nnamdi Kanu's Case for Trial
The judge fixed a new date for the Nigerian government to begin calling its prosecution witnesses against the IPOB leader, Mr Kanu. Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Ogun Judiciary Workers Set to Begin Strike
Mr Adekanbi disclosed that the union has made several attempts to negotiate with the state government and adopted several means of engagement Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Seize Cocaine, Arms Shipped From South Africa
The NDLEA also said it has arrested some suspects including a port terminal operator. Read more »
Nigeria: Controversy As Top NUC Officials Snub Eight Years Tenure Limit Rule, Refuse to Retire
The newly revised PSR says "a director or its equivalent by whatever nomenclature it is described in MDAs shall compulsorily retire upon serving eight years on the post." Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: EFCC, Police, Others Arrest 115 Suspected Currency Racketeers in Joint Operation
EFCC lists the amounts of money in different currencies recovered from the suspected racketeers Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Appoints New Amcon Management Team
President Tinubu urges the new AMCON team to support his mission of sanitising the nation's financial system. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Rescues 122 Hostages Across Nigeria
The troops also apprehended 83 perpetrators of oil theft and denied the oil thieves the estimated sum of N2.5 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Says Police Arrest of LP Chairperson 'Demeaning, Intolerable'
Mr Abure was arrested on Wednesday after attending a meeting with the State Security Service in Benin City. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - SGBV Worsens in Kano - Victims, Advocates Proffer Solution
A report has revealed that gender-based violence has reached unsettling heights in Kano State, prompting a critical examination of the underlying causes. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Exclusive - Forex Crisis: Nigeria Plans Clampdown On Binance, Other Crypto Firms
Binance has had similar aaccusations of currency manipulation and unethical conduct leading to sanctions in many countries and an ongoing lawsuit in the United States. Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Police Investigate Killing of Trader in Onitsha
The trader was shot dead during an operation in the market by a state government-backed Anti-Touting Squad. Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: South-East Groups Will Not Participate in Planned Protests - Ohaneze Ndigbo
Mr Iwuanyanwu described the current economic crisis in Nigeria as unfortunate and assured that he would convene a meeting of top Igbo economists and experts to strategise on how to… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: State Police Is the Solution to Nigeria's Security Challenges, Says Kaduna Governor
"You will recall that as a Senator, I actually sponsored the creation of state police [bill] in the National Assembly" Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: The Dangers of Introducing State Police Today, By Jibrin Ibrahim
As a student of and believer in federalism, I fully support the principle that federal political systems should have police forces controlled by the federating units - states, and… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Protests Spread Against NAFDAC's Ban of Sachet, Pet Bottle Alcohol As Ogun Speaker, Olota, Others Suggest Options
The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly calls for the reduction of alcoholic volume in sachets and pet bottles to avert looming job losses while the Olota of Ota wants NAFDAC… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Lawyer Association Writes Tinubu, Says Nigeria is Under Siege
The NBA says the "challenges of insecurity" in the country are in "alarming proportions." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Amend Nigeria's Constitution
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the committee during the plenary. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Ask Government to Ban Single-Use Plastic
The House asked the government to initiate a phased approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and industries to transition to alternative eco-friendly… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies to Use Nin, Bvn to Apprehend Criminals - Senate
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this on Tuesday. Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Reps to 'Probe' State Governors Over Utilisation of FAAC Allocations
It is unclear how the lawmakers plan to embark on this probe, considering state governments are not accountable to federal lawmakers. Read more »