April 21
Nigeria: After Nine Months' Hiatus, Court Fixes Date for Abuja Pastor's Child Rape Case
Premium Times
The Abuja pastor returned to ministrations in his church last year after he was released from custody on bail and his trial went dormant. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Tenders Nine Exhibits Against Malami, Wife, Son in Alleged N8.7bn Fraud
This Day
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday tendered nine exhibits against the immediate former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice,… Read more »
Nigeria: Resolving Political Party Disputes Through Alternative Dispute Resolution
This Day
The Nigerian political party landscape been bedevilled with both pre and post-election contentions, often leading long drawn out litigation, party factions and confusion. This… Read more »
Nigeria: CCC Shocks Lagos 2027 Race - Oshoffa Anoints Ajose, Declares, 'God Has Touched the King's Heart'
This Day
The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Worldwide has ignited Lagos politics with a full-throated endorsement of Elder Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose for the 2027 governorship, framing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Gladiators, One Ambition [blog]
CFR
There is the opposition to President Bola Tinubu, and then there is Atiku Abubakar. Read more »
Nigeria: Criminals Impersonating Our Operatives, Staging Fake Sting Operations, EFCC Warns in Public Notice
Premium Times
EFCC said the trend, observed across major cities, involves organised groups deploying deceptive tactics to undermine its operations and damage its reputation. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Notorious IPOB Commander, Four Others Who Allegedly Killed Police Officer
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army said the troops arrested the suspects during a raid on the group's hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Read more »
Nigeria: How Police Recovered Weapons, Arrested Suspected Robbers Linked to Arise TV Journalist's Killing - Witness
Premium Times
The police are prosecuting 11 suspects in connection to the killing of the Arise Television journalist in September last year. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Confirms N9.9bn Cash Transfers in Ondo, Targets 396,671 Households
This Day
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Mr Bernard Doro, on Monday disclosed that Ondo State alone had received about N9.9 billion under the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Removes Edun, Dangiwa As Ministers in Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy Mr Wale Edun and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa… Read more »
Nigeria: French Retailer Carrefour Enters Nigeria, Guinea in Franchise Deals
Daba Finance
Carrefour said it will enter Nigeria and Guinea through franchise agreements with local partners, expanding its footprint in West Africa. The move is part of its Carrefour 2030… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Chinese Nationals' Illegal Mining Trial for Final Arguments
Premium Times
The eight Chinese nationals called only one witness in their defence in the illegal mining trial in Abuja. Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
African Union
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the… Read more »
Nigeria: The 13 Coup Charges Against Retired Army General, Others in Full
Premium Times
Five of the charges describe the funds found in the bank accounts of some of the defendants as proceeds of terrorism terrorism financing. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Unveils Electoral Subcommittees for State Congresses
Vanguard
The Labour Party has officially unveiled the chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees tasked with overseeing the forthcoming congresses nationwide. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Three Suspects With 314 Rounds of Ammunition in Kogi
Vanguard
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have disrupted a terrorist logistics network in Kogi, arresting three suspected armed couriers in Lokoja. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Sanlam's Objection, Backs Olayiwola in N500m Copyright Suit
This Day
Justice Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by Sanlam General Insurance Limited in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/451/2024, ruling in… Read more »
Nigeria: Justice Stakeholders Urge National Assembly to Pass Acja Amendment Bill Pending Since 2023
This Day
Stakeholders in the justice sector have appealed to the National Assembly to pass law the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) Amended Bill, in its custody since the last… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Files Treason Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters, Fixes April 22 for Arraignment
This Day
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Blord Breaks Silence Following Prison Release
Premium Times
He was granted bail by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Eyes Crude Production As Upstream Project Records First Output
Premium Times
The move by the Dangote refinery could strengthen crude supply to its 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery and deepen vertical integration. Read more »
Nigeria: NAF Airstrikes Kill Several Terrorists in Sambisa Forest
Vanguard
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has executed precision airstrikes within the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, killing several terrorists… Read more »
Africa: West Africa's Healthcare Investment Momentum Builds...As Whx Returns to Nigeria
Ghanaian Times
NIGERIA'S healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1 per cent expansion and an anticipated market value of $161.7 million by 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: 90 Percent of Protests in Nigeria Sponsored By Politicians - Deeone
Vanguard
Nigerian comedian, DeeOne, has claimed that the vast majority of protests in the country are politically motivated, alleging that as much as 90 per cent are sponsored by… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Files Treason Charge Against Ex-Minister Sylva, Others
Vanguard
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired… Read more »
