Nigeria: Anti-Graft Agency Reviews Operational Guidelines for Arrest, Bail

The EFCC's new operational procedure for arrest and bail "was rolled out on Monday, 31 October 2023 across all its commands". Read more »

Nigeria: Absence of Witness Stalls Mompha's N6 Billion Money Laundering Trial

Mompha's trial was stalled due to the absence of prosecution witnesses. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N5bn for Presidential Yacht, N5.5bn for Nigerian Students' Loan

The sum is part of the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget Mr Tinubu sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »

Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick Sues Davido, Obtains Interim Order Against Musician

The lawsuits followed altercations between Davido and Mr Pinnick in October after the musician failed to show up for an event he was paid to perform. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Approves Nomination of Shaakaa Chira As Auditor-General for Federation

The new Auditor General, during screening, decried the poor allocation of funds to the agency. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

The university PRO, Abiodun Olarewaju said OAU will not shield anyone who engages in criminal activities but that the right of the innocent will also be protected. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Budgets N7 Billion for Renovating President, Vice Official Residences in Lagos

The amount was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday and contained in the supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval. Read more »

Nigeria: FCTA Introduces e-Booking, Ticketing of Vehicles in Abuja

The director explained that the system would allow offenders to appeal or protest unsatisfactory bookings to ensure justice and address discrepancies. Read more »

Nigeria: Mohbad - Coroner Inquest, DNA Saga, Other Updates 50 Days After Late Singer's Death

Fifty days have elapsed since Mohbad's shocking death and during this time, a series of significant developments and events have transpired. Read more »

Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - 'It's Father and Son Problem,' Fubara Speaks On Rift With Wike

Rivers State was thrown into a political crisis when the state lawmakers initiated an impeachment against the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians React As Tinubu Bans Son, Others From Attending FEC Meeting

"Last week I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council, including... I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind... That is not acceptable,"… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Explain Why Operatives Fired Teargas, Water Cannons At Rivers Governor

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, apparently because of the attack on him, said security in Rivers State was compromised. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks National Assembly's Approval to Borrow $7 Billion, €100 Million

President Tinubu said if the loan request is granted, the funds will be used to develop infrastructure, agriculture, health, education, water supply, security and employment as… Read more »

Nigeria: Former Governor Requests Suspension of His Monthly Pension, Allowances

Mr Dankwambo said since he departed from office in 2019, he has not collected any welfare package such as medical, furniture, transportation, or any other benefits typically… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu to Make Nigeria G-20 Economy By 2031 - Minister

"The commitment to developing the steel sector remains unwavering, with a focus on job creation, attracting investments, and contributing significantly to Nigeria's Gross Domestic… Read more »

Nigeria: UniUyo's Communication Arts Alumni Holds Inaugural Reunion

The Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission, Omoniyi Ibietan, will present a keynote paper at the event. Read more »

Nigeria: Court Re-Issues Arrest Threat Against Emefiele

The court gave Mr Emefiele until 25 January to appear to explain the circumstances surrounding a $35 million Paris Club judgement debt. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Speak On Social Media Posts About Arrest of Bandits in Sokoto

The Sokoto State police command says the news of the arrest of the bandits quickly spread, reaching far corners of the social media. Read more »

Nigeria: 7,000 Pharmacists Emigrate From Nigeria in Two Years

President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Cyril Usifoh, says the 7,000 pharmacists left Nigeria in search of better practice environment abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Female Students Rescued From Bandits in Zamfara Receive Money From Govt - Official

A Zamfara State commissioner says the students received the money from the federal government through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Read more »

Nigeria: Insurgency Recovery - Borno, Adamawa, Yobe Revive Primary Healthcare Centres

The over-a-decade-old insurgency has seriously affected the health sector in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, with many health centres destroyed in the three states. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Media Unfair, Biased in Reporting Women in Appointive Positions - Report

The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian Arrested, Tortured By Police, Spent Four Years in Prison

"We will look into it," says the Force Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Read more »

Nigeria: How We Were Tricked Into Prostitution - Women Rescued By Anambra Govt

Two of the rescued women are underage girls, according to a government official. Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Economic Hardship, Tinubu Plans Huge Spend on Cars

Aside from the office of the first lady, the government plans to spend another N2.9 billion on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) for the Presidential Villa, and another N2.9 billion to… Read more »