May 06
Nigeria: Nigeria, U.S. Launch Defence Working Groups As Insecurity Worsens Despite Troops, Drone Support
This was disclosed in a statement issued late Tuesday by Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for Defence Headquarters. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: 'I Was Misled,' Alleged Coup Defendant Says in Video Recording Played in Court
The defendant narrated his encounter with the alleged mastermind of the failed coup plot. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Admits Prior Judgement As Evidence in N110.4bn Fraud Trial of Yahaya Bello
After the ruling admitting the judgement as an exhibit, the prosecution pushed for the deferment of the hearing of the defence's challenge to the jurisdiction of the court to sit… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Court Finds SERAP Liable for Defaming SSS Operatives, Awards N100m Damages
The court said libel is actionable once there is a publication that is false and damaging. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Alleged Assault of Journalist
The journalist, Allwell Ene, was reportedly attacked while investigating a phone purchase fraud in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobia - Kenya Warns Nationals in South Africa Over Rising Violence
Kenya also urged its citizens in South Africa to always carry valid identification and relevant documentation. Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Court Delivers Judgement in SSS' N5 Billion Defamation Suit Against SERAP Tuesday
SSS sued SERAP in October 2024, accusing the not-for-profit organisation of falsely claiming that its operatives, in September 2024, invaded its Abuja office. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria Demands Investigation, Autopsy of Citizens Killed in South Africa
Nigeria also demanded that the South African government take concrete action to address xenophobic violence in its states. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: Imperatives for Reintegration of Terrorists Into Society
A reintegration strategy can only be effective from a position of strength -- when it becomes clear that the state will neutralise the kingpins and anyone who persists in… Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Two Defendants Admit Knowledge of Coup Attempt Against Tinubu in Video Recordings
The defendants made the admission in video recordings played at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Admits Key Evidence Against Emefiele's Co-Defendant in Joint Gratification Trial
"I have carefully considered the evidence presented during the mini-trial. The environment was active, and there is no evidence that the second defendant was physically harmed,"… Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Rule On Sowore's No-Case Submission in Trial On Charges of Cyberbullying Tinubu
Mr Sowore's lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, told the court that the prosecution failed to link his client to the alleged offences. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Certificate Forgery Scandal, Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji 'Quietly' Moves to PDP for Governorship Bid
Mr Nnaji is pushing to be governor in Enugu State in 2027 despite being under investigation over certificate forgery by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences… Read more »
Nigeria: Eleven Killed As Bandits Retaliate After Security Forces Foil Attack in Katsina
According to the ministry, intelligence reports indicated that Mohammadu Fulani, described as a notorious bandit, was leading a group of armed bandits towards certain bridges in… Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Amnesty Faults Kogi Over Activist's Detention
Amnesty International says Mr Onimisi committed no offence and maintained that criticism of public officials remains a protected right under Nigerian law. Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Nigeria to Repatriate Citizens From South Africa
The minister said 130 Nigerians in South Africa have already indicated their willingness to return home. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Condemns Killing of Mali's Defence Minister
Mr Camara died after sustaining injuries in the VBIED attack. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Summons South African Ambassador Over Xenophobic Attacks
PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Defends Arrest of Activist Amid Allegations of Abuse
Many Nigerians, including human rights activists, have raised concerns about the case, questioning whether the military's actions complied with legal standards governing the arrest… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Supreme Court Voids Ibadan PDP Convention, Clears Way for Wike-Backed Group
The judgment effectively ends the challenge to the faction of the party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Rules in Favour of David Mark in ADC Leadership Battle
But the decision is not the final on the ADC matter as the Supreme Court ordered that the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the suit originated from, should see the stalled… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Ai Crucial for Accountability in Nigerian Varsities, Says EFCC Chairman
The EFCC boss noted that AI had become inevitable in modern governance, particularly in managing the multi-billion Naira budgets, tuition revenues and research funds handled by… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Lawyers Say Judicial Reforms Uneven Across Nigeria Amid Progress
The lawyers said a strong, fair, and efficient judiciary was vital for the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: ICPC Files Fresh Charges Against El-Rufai, Others Over Alleged N10.8 Billion CCTV Project Fraud
Court documents shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, show that the case was filed on 17 April at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, marking a new layer in the former governor's… Read more »
Nigeria: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Remarks On Insecurity, Warns Against Trivialising Killings
Atiku says leadership must be anchored on responsibility, compassion and concrete action, rather than defiance in the face of worsening national challenges. Read more »
