June 17
Nigeria: Police Intensify Search for Kidnapped Fouani Brothers
Mr Hundeyin maintained that the police were actively managing the situation and intensifying rescue efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: 86-Year-Old Woman Set Ablaze By Daughter Dies
The suspect claimed that she killed her mother because she had been made to believe the only way to come out of her life's predicament was to kill her. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Continental Criminal Court Can No Longer Wait
Angola's leadership in the push to bring the Malabo Protocol into force deserves to be quickly complemented by other African countries. Read more »
June 16
Nigeria: Otedola, Zenith Bank Opt for Out-of-Court Settlement
The Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, dismissed the case on Thursday on receiving a notice of discontinuance from the plaintiffs. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Raid Kidnappers' Den in Abuja, Kill One During Shootout - Official
The police said the arrested suspects have confessed to being involved in a series of kidnapping incidents and other heinous crimes in Abuja and its environs. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Police Parade Six Men Who Allegedly Sell Registered SIM Cards to Kidnappers in Abuja
The suspects were arrested with over 1,000 SIM cards. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Military Destroys 43 Illegal Refining Sites, Apprehends 32 Suspected Oil Thieves - DHQ
DHQ said the troops recovered 728,360 litres of stolen crude oil, 143,450 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,100 litres of DPK and 18,750 litres of PMS. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Court Reschedules Arraignment of Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello On N80bn Money Laundering Charges
The arraignment of Mr Bello had stalled on 18 April, 23 April and 10 May due to his repeated absence from court. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - ICPC Invites Accuser of Foreign Affairs Ministry's Permanent Secretary
It is not immediately clear whose petition triggered the ICPC investigation or what the agency is investigating exactly. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: Alleged Contempt - EFCC Wins Case Against Yahaya Bello At Appeal Court
EFCC's appeal against the Kogi State High Court ruling favouring former Governor Yahaya Bello succeeded on Thursday, paving the way for the EFCC to proceed with his trial. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement in Govt's Local Govt Autonomy Suit
The Supreme Court will communicate the date for the judgement on the local government autonomy suit. Read more »
Nigeria: Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Pardon Imprisoned #EndSARS Protesters, Reform Nigerian Prisons
Mr Sani also told President Tinubu that many of the economic reforms have caused hardship to Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed As Police Battle Suspected Ipob Members in Gun Duel
"The criminals opened fire on the (security) operatives upon sighting them." Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Retired School Principal, Demand Ransom
The police have confirmed the kidnapped but denied knowledge of ransom demand Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry's Top Official Queried Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
The top official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied the sexual harassment allegations. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Governor Commutes Death Sentences for 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others
Mr Abiodun said the gesture signaled a break from past grievances and a move towards a more inclusive and compassionate society where merciful second chances are granted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Feared Killed, Several Others Injured in Enugu Road Multiple Crash
The accident, which involved seven vehicles, occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday along Ninth Mile-Ugwu Onyeama Road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry's Top Official Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Makes Counter-Accusation
The permanent secretary denied Mrs Fajemirokun-Ajayi's allegations of sexual harassment "improper requests" about the ministry's finances. Read more »
Nigeria: How Terrorists Killed Over 50 Residents, Policemen in Katsina Coordinated Attacks
Five villages were attacked in a coordinated attack by terrorists in Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Receives 14,000 Petitions in One Year - Olukoyede
Mr Olukoyede expressed EFCC's commitment to tackling economic and financial crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss Officer Who Shot Businessman Dead Over Bribe Payment
The businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, was shot on 17 April in Abia State for allegedly refusing to give bribe to some police operatives. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity in Zamfara Can Be Resolved in Two Weeks If - Governor Lawal
The governor spoke of his helplessness to deal with the insecurity in Zamfara State as he would have loved to. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Minister Writes Head of Service Over Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Permanent Secretary
A staff member of the ministry details how, on many occasions, the permanent secretary allegedly made inappropriate remarks and advances to her, making her apprehensive about… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Governor Ikpeazu Reacts to N1.9 Trillion Diversion Claim Alleged in Abia Audit Report
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State contracted a firm to audit the government's finances between 29 May 2015 and 28 May 2023, apparently to investigate alleged looting of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Are Detaining Army General - Prison Authorities
The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial had convicted Major General Mohammed to seven years imprisonment on Oct. 10, 2023. Read more »