Nigeria: Bandits Kill 6 Kaduna Locals, Abduct 26 in Fresh Attack

Bandits have killed no fewer than six persons and abducted 26 when they attacked Sabon Gida Libere, Ungwan Ganye, Ungwan Nabara, and Kadi communities of Kauru Local Government Area… Read more »

Nigeria: 51 Suspects Arrested for Defying Curfew, Attempting to Loot in Jos

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 51 suspects some of whom defied the imposed curfew and some of them attempted to loot citizens' property in Jos. Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima, Obasanjo, Ooni, for Osun Investment Summit

Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and former President Olusegun Obasanjo would lead speakers at the forthcoming investment summit in Osun State. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Calls for Probe Into 'Violence By Security Agents' During Protests

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for a 'thorough investigation' into alleged instances of violence by security agents against protesters during the #EndBadGovernance… Read more »

West Africa: Defence Minister Calls for Strengthening of Ecowas Security Co-Operation

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to strengthen their security cooperation in order to enhance… Read more »

Nigeria: Japa - UK Grants 430,000 Nigerians Visa in 7 Months

At least 430,000 visas have been issued by the United Kingdom (UK) government to Nigerians seeking to study and relocate to the European nation in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Army Detains Soldier Over Death of Protester in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing mayhem in Samaru, Zaria, in Kaduna State… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Links Protests to External Influences, Begins Probe

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State yesterday linked the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest to external influences, citing the involvement of children, aged 9-14, who waved flags of… Read more »

Nigeria: FCMB, FMO Seek Agric Solutions in Nigeria With Agritech Hackathon

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) are joining forces to ignite innovation in Nigeria's agricultural sector through an Agritech… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Withdraws From Kebbi LG Polls Contest

The People's Democratic Party (PDP), in Kebbi, has withdrawn from participation in the forthcoming Local Government Council elections slated for Aug. 31. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Warn Cultists Against Celebrating 8/8 in Osun

The Police Command in Osun has warned against the setting aside of Aug. 8 to celebrate cultism in the state, saying any unlawful gathering would not be tolerated. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Who Wrote WASSCE 17 Times Bags Award in U.S

Dr Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who wrote the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 17 times, says he bagged an award in the U.S. on Aug. 3. Read more »

Nigeria: Stray Bullet Kills One As Hoodlums Defy Curfew in Zaria

A young boy was killed allegedly by a stray bullet in Zaria on Tuesday when security operatives engaged hoodlums in the Samaru community who defied the curfew imposed on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Arrest of Protesters Violates Fundamental Human Rights - Global Rights

WITH the national protest entering day five, Global Rights, Nigeria, Monday, condemned the arrest of peaceful protesters and declared it is a violation of fundamental human rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Cabals in Nigeria Frustrating Dangote Refinery - Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concerns that those currently profiting from Nigeria's profitable fuel importation sector may seek to undermine the Dangote… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Demands Probe of APC, Okpebholo Over Edo Policeman's Death

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, Monday… Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Militant Leader Spits Fire, Says Anti-Tinubu Agenda Will Fail

A notable ex-militant leader, who is also the Mayor of Urhoboland, His Excellency Eshanekpe Israel a.k.a Akpodoro has warned those he described as conflict entrepreneurs,… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Issues Alert to Nigerians Travelling to UK

The Federal Government has advised Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom to be cautious of potential violence following the recent killing of three young girls… Read more »

Nigeria: Bobrisky Released From Prison

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has regained freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, after spending six months in incarceration for… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Broadcast Fell Short of Expectations - Organisers, Atiku, Soyinka, PDP, NLC, Others

Organisers of the nationwide protest against hardship, former Vice President Abubakar Atiku, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, have… Read more »

Nigeria: 6 Days After, Whereabouts of Kidnapped Delta Ex-Lawmaker Still Unknown

SIX days after she was abducted in a church in Asaba, Delta State, the whereabouts of former member representing the Aniocha/Oshimili federal constituency at the House of… Read more »

Nigeria: NDLEA Seizes Loud Shipments Hidden in 4 Vehicles From Canada

...Intercepts drug consignments in baby food tins, clothes going to US, UK Read more »

Nigeria: Households Struggle to Cope With Galloping Food Prices

The astronomical surge in food prices has forced many Nigerian households to adopt various coping mechanisms to survive, a survey by Financial Vanguard has revealed. Read more »

Nigeria: Protests - Investigate Killings of Protesters By Police - CSOs Tell FG

The Civil Society Organizations, Centre for Information Technology and Development, CITAD and War Against Indiscipline, WAI, have called on the federal government to investigate… Read more »

Nigeria: Falana Slams FG Over Violent Crackdown On Protesters

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the government's response to the ongoing nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance. Read more »