August 25, 2022
Nigeria: Recruitment Saga - Police Service Commission Workers Commence Strike Monday
"We're embarking on an indefinite strike from Monday, August 29, to show how discontent with the way the PSC is being run by the chairman of the commission, and the flagrant… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Nabs 21 Pipeline Vandals, Seizes Stolen Petroleum Products
"Oil thieves were denied a cumulative total of N3.7 billion worth of products comprising N1.3 billion worth of crude oil; N2.3 billion worth of AGO; N4.6 million worth of PMS and… Read more »
Nigeria: New Commissioner of Police Assumes Duty in Enugu
Ahmed Ammani is the 27th commissioner of police in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Tricked, Killed Goni Aisami - Suspect
The police said following the investigation, the suspect and his accomplice will be charged in court. Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorists Kill One, Abduct Several Others in Katsina
With more than 18 security agents checkpoints, the Jibia - Katsina highway is considered to be the safest road in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves N718m to Safeguard Abuja Light Rail Against Criminals
The contract was awarded to Messers Al-Ahali Security Guards Limited and Messers Seaguard Security and Protective Company Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Seven Suspects for Allegedly Attacking NURTW Official
Police said the victim alleged that the attackers wanted to take over his motor park Read more »
Nigeria: How SSANU Lost About 300 Members to Strike - Official
SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, disclosed this on Wednesday when he featured on PREMIUM TIMES' weekly Twitter Spaces. Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Cubana Manager Over Alleged $164,000 Money Laundering
EFCC said Mr Ndukwe, also known as Cubana Prime Minister, and a co-suspect were arrested recently by its operatives, "following credible intelligence received about their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Vows to Tackle Substance Abuse Among Children, Youth in Niger State
Mrs Bello decried the high-level of substance abuse by young people in the state, expressing hope that much of the problem will be addressed with the ARC-P strategic Intervention. Read more »
Nigeria: President Buhari Condemns Murder of Yobe Cleric
The president said the criminal act negates the ethos of the military, which is anchored on discipline and respect for the sanctity of innocent lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Vow to Apprehend Manufacturers of Alternative Vehicle Number Plates
A video showing a car switching number plates automatically is currently trending on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Inibehe Effiong's Conviction Travesty of Justice - Amnesty International
The advocacy group called on Nigerian authorities to immediately release the incarcerated lawyer and drop all charges against him. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Impound Two 'Dangote' Trucks for Smuggling
The trucks were intercepted at two different locations with a combined total of 303 50kg bags of rice Read more »
August 23, 2022
Nigeria: Court Nullifies Suspension of NBA's General Secretary, Joyce Oduah
The judge said the ratification of the suspension of the NBA's General Secretary on 21 August ought not to have been carried out in view of the pendency of a suit challenging the… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Nigeria: Police Arraign Suspected Thugs Who Attacked Osun Governor's Wife
The prosecutor said the defendants also unlawfully damaged the glass of three convoys attached to the governor's wife. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Nigeria: Why Proscribe IPOB, and Not Miyetti Allah? - Soyinka
The Nobel Laureate said he would resist an attempt to chase him "out of my own entitled portion of the earth". Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Begin Investigation Into Kuje Correctional Centre Attack
The House had on July inaugurated a joint committee on national security in the wake of the attack to investigate and come up with possible recommendation that would forestall a… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Nigeria: Reps Panel Summons TCN Boss Over Controversial $33 Million Azura Power Deal
Under the agreement, Nigeria is obligated to pay between $30 million and $33 million monthly to Azura for power generated, whether TCN transmits it or not. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'll Invite Military to Bomb Kidnappers in Abia' - Orji Kalu
"What is happening in Abia is not acceptable to me." Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - We've Allocated Sufficient Funds to Security Agencies - Doguwa
The House Leader days the National Assembly has made it a practice not to reduce defence budget to ensure adequate funding for the military. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Nigeria: Kwara, Ekiti States Record Highest Number of FGM Cases in Five Years - Report
The report further noted that eight per cent of girls aged 0-14 years have undergone FGM, down from 25 per cent in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Four Catholic Reverend Sisters
The sisters were attacked and abducted while they were on the way to attend a thanksgiving service of another reverend sister in the area, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: Blogger Arrested for 'Defaming' Governor Abiodun Spends 100 Days in Detention
Mr Adewale has been in police custody since 13 May Read more »
Nigeria: Police Release Journalist Agba Jalingo
The police granted bail to Mr Jalingo on Saturday night. Read more »