Crime & Justice
Army rescues five kidnapped women, arrests eight suspected bandits across Kebbi
Troops of the Nigerian Army have been active in Kebbi State, rescuing five women abducted by bandits and arresting eight suspected criminals.
News
Crime & Justice
FCT Police Arrest Tiler over Alleged Killing of Hotel Worker in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has apprehended a tiler, Samuel Net, in connection with the death of a hotel worker, Joseph Terdoo, in Abuja's Utako District.
Crime & Justice
NDLEA Arrests South African with Cocaine, Grandma with Cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilograms of cocaine and a 62-year-old Nigerian-American grandmother,…
Politics
NGO Seeks Accountability for ₦78.8bn Cash Transfer at ECOWAS Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Nigerian government at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over alleged financial irregularities involving more than ₦78.8 billion…
Crime & Justice
Deadly Attack in Northeast Nigeria: At Least 10 Villagers Killed
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 10 villagers and looted shops in northeast Nigeria, according to the BBC.
Local News
10 Essential News Highlights from Nigerian Newspapers this Sunday Morning
A round-up of the top 10 news stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this Sunday.
Elections
NDC Lawyers Demand Investigation of INEC Official in Kano Over Inconsistent Reports
Lawyers to the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have called for an investigation into an INEC official over conflicting election reports.
Overcoming Obstacles: How NDA Setback Propelled LASU’s Best Graduating Student – Eletu
Mohammed Eniola Eletu, LASU's top graduate of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, shares his inspiring journey.
National
Nigeria’s Independent Newspaper Highlights Focus on Details and Charting New Course
Independent Nigeria's latest publications shed light on the importance of paying attention to details and the need for a new course for the country.
Crime & Justice
Rights Groups and CSOs Demand Independent Investigation into Alleged Disappearances, Torture, and Custodial Deaths in South-East
Human rights groups in the South-east have demanded an independent investigation into allegations of disappearances, torture, and custodial deaths by security agencies.
Crime & Justice
Nigerian Military Rescues Over 70 Abductees, Recovers N10 Million in Ransom
In a significant development, the Nigerian military has rescued over 70 abductees and recovered N10 million in suspected ransom from terrorists in the last week.
Politics
Umahi’s Alleged Smear Campaign Against Peter Obi: Obidient Movement Responds
The Obidient Movement has strongly condemned Senator Dave Umahi's efforts to link presidential candidate Peter Obi with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Crime & Justice
HYPREP Empowers 620 Ogoni Indigenes with Scholarships, Disability Skills Training
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has provided opportunities for 620 Ogoni residents through scholarships and vocational training programs.
Elections
Minister Threatens Use of ‘Federal Might’ in Akwa Ibom Elections
Nigeria's Petroleum Minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has vowed to use 'federal might' to influence elections in Akwa Ibom, raising concerns about political interference.
Ebola: Lagos Upgrades Isolation Centre for 24-Hour Test Results
Lagos State Government has upgraded its isolation centre to handle Ebola cases, with a target of providing test results within 24 hours, according to multiple reports.