Nigeria: Exclusive - Nigerian Govt. Freezes $37m Worth of Cryptocurrency Traced to Suspected Protest Organisers

In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the cryptocurrency assets as proceeds of money laundering and… Read more »

Nigeria: Ladipo Kidnappers - Police Confirm Identity of Slain Nollywood Filmmaker, Identify Gang Member

The Lagos Police Command's Special Squad One Team gunned down nine members of a notorious kidnap gang during an operation in Ladipo, Mushin, in July. Read more »

Nigeria: Cislac Lauds ICPC for Opening Probe Into NAHCON's Handling of N90 Hajj Subsidy

CISLAC condemned the alleged corrupt handling of the Hajj subsidies "particularly given the religious significance of the event." Read more »

Nigeria: Investigation - Poverty, Shambolic Education System Keeping Children Out of School in Niger State

Niger, in the north-central, has one of the worst rates of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: What Finland Is Doing About Nigeria's Complaint Against Simon Ekpa - Finnish Minister

Simon Ekpa's case has put Finland in a problematic situation of having to navigate the blurry line between his rights to freedom of expression and the criminality of his… Read more »

Nigeria: Ribadu, Edun, Others Brief Council of State On #EndBadGovernance, Insecurity, Economy

Two former presidents, Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, attended the meeting in person while other former presidents attended virtually. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Freezes $37 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency Traced to Suspected Protest Organisers

In the ex parte application filed on 8 August and heard by the court on the following day, the EFCC described the cryptocurrency assets as proceeds of money laundering and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Bill to Increase Salaries, Allowances of Judicial Officers By 300 Percent

The National Assembly passed the bill in June and subsequently transmitted it to the president for assent. Read more »

Nigeria: Buhari, Jonathan in Attendance As Tinubu Chairs Council of State Meeting

The meeting, which commenced at about 12 noon at the Council Chambers of the Villa, is the first since President Tinubu assumed office in May last year. Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Speaker Bows to Pressure, Inaugurates Lawmaker Declared Elected By Appeal Court

The lawmaker's inauguration comes exactly 14 months after the Abia Assembly was inaugurated on 14 June 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Your Tenure Ended,' Nigerian Governor Rebuffs Official Who 'Resigned'

The official was appointed in October 2020 by the governor. Read more »

Nigeria: FBN Holdings, CBN Seek Dismissal of Barbican Capital's Shareholding Suit

Barbican Capital is controlled by Oba Otudeko, a former chairman of FBN Holdings. Read more »

Nigeria: Shaibu Replies Obaseki's Impersonation Allegation

Mr Shaibu described Mr Godwins as the "impostor", describing him as an appointee of Mr Obaseki, whom Edo people never voted for. Read more »

Nigeria: Anglican Seminarian Allegedly Rapes 10-Year-Old Girl

The suspect has been arrested, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Gospel Singer Aduke Gold Is Dead

The late singer was known for her single "Notori Ogo". Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Sing in Yoruba - Asake

Asake went live on Instagram to chat with his fans after recently releasing his new album, 'Lungu Boy.' Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance Protest - Government Lifts Curfew in Kaduna, Zaria

The Kaduna government says citizens are free to move and engage in legitimate activities in Kaduna and Zaria and their environs with no restrictions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces Policy to Revitalise Healthcare System

Mr Pate said the policy would create an environment that encourages professional development and stability, even as it seeks to retain the best talent within Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - Court Extends Order Restricting Abuja Protesters to Stadium

During the #EndBadGovernance, police and SSS operatives attacked and fired live ammunition at peaceful protesters and journalists at the Moshood Abiola Stadium despite being the… Read more »

Nigeria: Taraba Killings - Lawmaker Requests Taraba, Benue Governments to Collaborate

Mark Useni's call followed the killing of six commuters along the Takum - Wukari road on Monday morning Read more »

Nigeria: Afrobeats Artists Stole Our Culture, Music, Yet Disregard Us - Jamaican Reggae Star Buju Banton

‘‘My disappointment was that they [Afrobeats artistes] didn't try to connect with Jamaica-the Roots. They tried connecting with everyone else except us. But when you… Read more »

Nigeria: When Are African Women Athletes Woman Enough?

The Paris Olympics were a reminder of how sports are the latest chapter in Eurocentric ideals that cruelly affect African women. Read more »

Nigeria: The 2024 Paris Olympics, By Reuben Abati

The Paris Olympics Games, 26 July - 11 August began on a tentative note, but it has turned out to be a memorable, successful, sensational event, which not only lived up to the… Read more »

Nigeria: All Stars Unity Cup - Evergreen, Samba FC Shine in Opening Games

The tournament's second leg is scheduled for this weekend at the same venue, with the aggregate winner advancing to the quarterfinals. Read more »

Nigeria/Comoros: CAF Champions League - Rangers Target 'Positive' Start Against U.S Zilimadjou

The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, a venue chosen by the Comoros Islands side Read more »