Nigeria: Lagos Court to Take Final Arguments in American Businessman's Visa Scam Trial

EFCC is prosecuting Mr Ramirez, an American businessman, alongside his companies, for an alleged $1.2 million visa scam. Read more »

Nigeria: Peter Obi's Academic Records Questionable - LP Faction

The LP faction said the name written on Mr Obi's academic certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was different from the name his NYSC certificate bears. Read more »

Nigeria: Era of Exporting Raw Materials Over - Alake

The minister called on potential investors in the country's vast mineral sector to consider value addition in order to generate more revenue for the country and also create jobs… Read more »

Nigeria: Supreme Court Dismisses SDP Candidate's Appeal Against Delta Governor Oborevwori

The appeal by Kenneth Gbagi of the SDP is an offshoot of the petition he filed at the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to challenge Governor Oborevwori's victory… Read more »

Nigeria: Doping - Nigeria's Divine Oduduru Gets Six-Year Ban, Slammed Over N3m Fine

The ban is retroactive, starting from 9 February 2023, the date of Oduduru's provisional suspension - and extends until 8 February 2029 Read more »

Nigeria: World Sight Day - Nigerian Govt Unveils Policy Documents to Improve Eye Health

The minister said the initiative will help strengthen the eye health system to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »

Nigeria: Professor Caught Cheating in Examination Fails to Make SAN Final List

The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank. Read more »

Nigeria: Police in Kogi Arrest Stepmother Whose Son Allegedly Buried Stepbrother Alive

The stepmother allegedly ordered her son to punish her 11-year-old step son for stealing her money. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Begins Removal of Illegally Parked, Abandoned Trailers Off Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

The enforcement team which was led by LASTMA boss, Bolaji Oreagba, immediately removed over 18 trailers. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Summon Tuggar, Dabiri-Erewa Over Incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian Prisons

The lawmakers said the urgent intervention of the Nigerian government is needed to prevent further maltreatment of its citizens in the East African country. Read more »

Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill Militants On Attack Mission

Residents described the airstrikes as "unusual achievements in recent times", adding that the attack was successful following local intelligence provided and the timely response of… Read more »

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Threatens to Quit Over Alleged Oppression By Church

The Catholic church has reacted to the comment from the priest. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - Nigerian Vice-Chancellor Submits Report to Education Minister

The Minister said sexual offences units will be established in the Ministry and all institutions of higher learning to deal with the menace. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Move to Increase Retirement Age of Military Personnel

The lawmakers are also proposing re-engaging retired senior officers who are forced to leave the armed forces due to the appointment of junior service chiefs. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Troops Kill 50 Terrorists, Apprehend 114 - DHQ

DHQ said the terrorists were neutralised in various operations across North-east, North-central and North-west parts of the country in the last one week. Read more »

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Military Destroys 53 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 19 Suspects

The military says troops destroyed illegal refining sites and have sustained momentum against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Read more »

Nigeria: Eight Years After, CBN Restores 43 Items Restricted From Forex Window

"As part of its responsibility to ensure price stability, the CBN will boost liquidity in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market by interventions from time to time," the CBN said. Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Task Govt On Nigeria's Out-of-School Children, Price Control Board

The lawmakers said the last survey by UNICEF revealed that 18.5 million children were out of school in Nigeria and 60 per cent of which were girls. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Olukoyede Is Qualified to Be Anti-Graft Agency Chairman - Presidency

The announcement of Mr Olukoyede as the new EFCC chairman has triggered a controversy over his qualification for the job. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Super Eagles to Face Host Côte d'Ivoire in Tricky Group

Nigeria, who are three-time AFCON champions, were seeded in Pot 2 for the draw, Read more »

Nigeria: Funmi Falana, Ex-NBA Chair, 56 Others Make New SAN-Designates' List

The LPPC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, released the full list of the new SAN-designates in a statement on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Sex Scandal - UK Court Faults Medical Tribunal Over Suspension of Nigerian Doctor

Mr Onyekpe, a Nigerian-born medical doctor, was found guilty of misconduct in February for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient in a restroom at a UK hospital. Read more »

Nigeria: CSU Papers - APC Asks AGF to Investigate Atiku, Obi for Alleged Treason

Messrs Atiku and Obi recently made comments on the academic records of President Bola Tinubu released by the Chicago State University (CSU). Read more »

Nigeria: Impeachment - Ondo Chief Judge Declines Setting Up Probe Panel On Deputy Governor

Chief Judge of Ondo State, Olusegun Odusola cites an order of the Federal High Court for his refusal to set up the seven-person impeachment panel. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Anti-Graft Agency Chairman Whose Qualification Is Controversial

The appointment, announced in a statement by the presidential spokesperson on Thursday, confirms PREMIUM TIMES exclusive report days earlier about Mr Tinubu's plan to name Mr… Read more »