Nigeria: NMA Rejects Court Ruling On Alleged Medical Negligence, Seeks Appeal

The association said it would challenge the judgement, warning that it could create regulatory conflicts and undermine the practice of medicine in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Motorcyclist Dies During Illegal Police Stop-and-Search, Outpost Attacked, Officers Arrested

The incident degenerated into violence after residents reportedly attacked the Kara Police Outpost, setting parts of the facility on fire and destroying police property. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers

The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Read more »

Nigeria: How I Investigated Pastor Jerry Eze for Six Months for Money Laundering - EFCC Chairman

"...Dollars and Pounds were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even Togo." Read more »

Nigeria: Court to Shield Prosecution Witness As Coup Trial of Army General, Others Begins

The court granted the witness protection measure following an application by the prosecution. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Caretaker Congresses, Restrains David Mark, Others

The judge restrained the David Mark-led faction of the ADC on a number of issues. Read more »

Nigeria: Lawmaker Accuses Security Operatives of Firing Live Bullets, Teargas to Disrupt Party's Rally

The federal lawmaker claimed that security personnel were throwing teargas and firing live bullets at supporters to disrupt a rally. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church, Kill Pastor, Kidnap Worshippers

The gunmen reportedly stormed the church located on the outskirts of the community during a crusade, killed the presiding pastor and abducted several worshippers. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Considers Expanding Police Funding Sources, Passes Re-Enactment Trust Bill for Second Reading

The proposed legislation seeks to allocate one per cent of total revenue accruing to the Federation Account to the police. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senate Declares Seat of Lawmaker Appointed As UN Permanent Representative Vacant

The lawmaker, Jimoh Ibrahim, who is currently Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, represented the Ondo South Senatorial District. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Seek 18-Month Waiting Period Before Telecom Firms Recycle Dormant Lines

Lawmakers also proposed public disclosure of numbers slated for reuse and stronger collaboration with regulators. Read more »

Nigeria: Witness Shares More Details On $6.23m Cash Withdrawal During Emefiele's Time At CBN

The $6.23 million allegation is part of the charges over which which the EFCC is prosecuting Mr Emefiele. Read more »

Nigeria: Police, EFCC Rescue 14 Abducted On Calabar-Oron Waterways

Police said victims were freed without casualties after coordinated security operation Read more »

Nigeria: Federal High Court Launches E-Filing System in Lagos

The time for a file to reach a judge's desk has been reduced from days to seconds, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court said. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspect

The police said the victim was lured via online, abducted, and compelled to pay half-a-million naira ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Bid to Join Election Result Forgery Suit

The court held that Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former minister of state for labour, cannot be joined in an ongoing mandamus suit filed by a lawmaker against INEC over alleged forgery of… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Govt Disowns Okpebholo's Aide Over Threats Against Opposition

The governor's aide is alleged to have said that members of the opposition, including Peter Obi, would be arrested and handed over to the police commissioner for onward transfer to… Read more »

Nigeria: $6bn Mambilla Fraud Trial - Witness Says Disputed FEC Minutes Came From SGF's Office

Monday's testimony adds to a series of contested claims that have emerged during the trial over the validity of the Mambilla contract and whether it received FEC approval. Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Destroys Eight-Hectare Farm, Seizes 170kg of Cannabis in Cross River

The spokesperson for the NDLEA in Cross River, Sebastian Lebo, disclosed this in a statement in Calabar. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Foil Railway Vandalism Syndicate, Recover N400m Assets, Reject N100m Bribe - Official

In a statement on Monday, police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, said the breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Trafficking Victim Rescued From Egypt

In the video, Mrs Alale narrated her experience in Cairo, and the unpleasant condition in which she lived as a domestic staff. Read more »

Nigeria: Critics Link 'Na Our Mama Be This' Video of Delegates Hailing Akpabio's Daughter to Poverty-Driven Politics

A viral video showing adult supporters hailing 28-year-old Iniabasi Akpabio as "mama" while she shared APC-branded items has sparked condemnation. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct 24 Pupils, Two Others From Islamic School in Kogi

Some of the victims of the Kogi school were rescued by security agencies. Read more »

Nigeria: Silent Precision, Potent Results - SSS' Strategic War Against Insecurity in Nigeria

Somewhere in Nigeria today, a market is open because an arms shipment was intercepted last week. A village is quieter because a bandit kingpin is in a courtroom. A child went to… Read more »

Nigeria: Igini Urges Opposition to Push Electoral Act Amendments, Warns Flaws Could Undermine 2027 Polls

The former INEC official emphasised the integrity of polling units, describing them as the decisive battleground of elections. Read more »