June 11
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Frees 110 Convicts, Pays Tribute to Gani Fawehinmi
Mr Sani in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy freed the convicts to celebrate the 2024 June 12 Democracy Day Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Release 40 Kidnap Victims in Niger State
The villagers, mostly women and children, were released after the payment of ransoms by the community. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million, 15 Properties in Favour of Fraud Victims
EFCC investigations reveal how the suspects perpetrated fraud against the alleged victims of the crimes. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Ministry Staff Protest Brutalisation, Killing By Soldiers in Abuja
The staff said they have suffered brutalisation over the years without justice being done, even though the incidents were reported. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Swears in 34-Year-Old As High Court Judge
Mrs Gambo was sworn in at the Council Chambers, Government House, alongside Muhammad Usman, also as High Court judge and Muktar Shuaibu appointed as the state's grand Khadi. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Arase As Chair of Police Service Commission, Names Replacement
The president announced Mr Arase's replacement as the chair of the Police Service Service Commission in a statement on Monday. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Insecurity, Other Factors Limit Cashew Farming in Nigeria
Insecurity has led many farmers to abandon staple crop farming for cashew plantations. But they only gather the nuts and abandon the main fruits to rot away on the farm. Read more »
June 10
Nigeria: Police Seeks South-West Governors' Support On Equipment to Tackle Kidnapping
"With gadgets like drones that can geo-locate the criminals, police can deal with the criminal elements before they manifest their intentions," the DIG said. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: Some Nigerian Lawmakers Want Six-Year Single Term for President, Governors
The lawmakers are also canvassing rotational presidency between the north and south parts of Nigeria. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Ex-NSA Dasuki's Judgment Enforcement Suit Against Nigerian Govt
ECOWAS Court had in the judgement declared Mr Dasuki's arrest and detention by the Nigerian government unlawful and a violation of his rights. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Ningi's Resumption, Judicial Officers' Pay, North-West Security Take Centre Stage At Senate
Suspended Bauchi senator Abdul Ningi finally took his seat in the Senate chamber after his suspension was lifted. Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Nigerian Troops Kill Six Suspected Ipob Members in Abia Forest
The army said the suspected IPOB members were killed during a clearance operation to track down the killers of five soldiers on 30 May in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Condemns Attack On Journalist By FCMB Security Guards
The journalist, Emmanuel Nwazue, who works at Afia TV, was allegedly assaulted by the security guards while he was monitoring the indefinite strike declared by the labour unions. Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Court Remands Traditional Ruler, Four Others Over Alleged Murder of Security Operatives
The victims were ambushed and murdered on 3 May by "a large group of armed criminals", according to the police. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu's Legal Team Submits Letter Appealing for His Release to AGF
The letter appealing for the IPOB leader's release was necessary following the AGF's comments suggesting that Mr Kanu's case should be left to the courts to decide. Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: Police Insist Premium Times Journalist Must Appear Over Yet-to-Be Published Story
The invitation of the PREMIUM TIMES reporter has been widely condemned as a ridiculous criminalisation of journalism. Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Raid Niger Riverine Communities
At least, seven persons have been killed and an unspecified number kidnapped, according to a youth leader from the community, Yusuf Dangana. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Date for Ruling On Kano Emirate Crisis
A title holder in Kano emirate, Aminu Dan'agundi, filed the suit to challenge the government's decision. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Drug Traffickers Disguised As Pilgrims
The suspects were caught when the agency's operatives raided their hotel rooms in Lagos, recovering 200 pellets of cocaine weighing 2.2 kilograms. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns TStv MD, Executive Director for Money Laundering, Fraud
The TStv boss was also accused of duping a former minister. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Arraigns Official for Rural Electrification Agency Fraud, As Court Orders Arrest of Others
At least five officials of the Rural Electrification Agency have been charged separately by the ICPC for various amounts of funds, amounting to over N1.2 billion, they allegedly… Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Movie 'Deafening Silence' Premieres in Lagos
"If every family watches the movie and discusses the role of women in society and the unacceptability of violence, we are making a huge difference." Read more »
Nigeria: Rep Faces Probe Over Solidarity Visit to Fubara
Ikenga Ugochinyere recently led about 50 members of the House of Representatives on a solidarity visit to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Read more »
Nigeria: Shaibu's Impeachment - Defendants Absence Stalls Court Hearing
The judge warned that he would not entertain further delay from any party in the suit. Read more »