No fewer than 353 persons were killed in violent attacks across Nigeria in June, as insecurity continued to grip the nation. About 60 other persons were kidnapped for ransom across the country. Among the victims were at least 57 soldiers … read more
A top Nigerian court on Monday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $34 million linked to Patience Jonathan, the country’s former first lady. Federal High Court Justice Mojisola Olatoregun said the anti-graft agency has proven “beyond a reasonable doubt” its claim … read more
At least 15 bodies were recovered from the scene of a boat accident that happened in Lagos on Saturday, Nigerian authorities announced. The boat, which had 21 people on board, was travelling from Ajah on Lagos Island to Ikorodu on … read more
A rape accusation against a popular pastor in Nigeria has prompted a new #MeToo movement on social media with women sharing stories of sexual assault and calling for justice. Photographer Busola Dakolo, the wife of a popular Nigerian singer, said … read more
The UK home office is facing criticism over its policy on women trafficked from Nigeria to Europe. A section of the policy document updated in June by the UK immigration agency said that while victims face the risk of being … read more
Dozens of people are feared dead after a fuel tanker flipped and exploded in Benue State in northern Nigeria on Monday. The driver of the tanker lost control of the vehicle after trying to dodge a pothole, eyewitnesses said. An … read more
The Justice Mojisola Olatoregun-led Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, on Monday, ordered the forfeiture of ex-First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s $8.4 million and N9.2 billion to the Federal Government. More to follow…. read more
The Authority of ECOWASHeads of State and Government on Saturday adopted ECO as the name of the single currency to be issued in January 2020. ECOWAS is made up of 15-member countries. They are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, … read more
No fewer than 47 people were killed in different attacks reported from across Nigeria last week. According to the reports, 31 others were also kidnapped amidst the security challenges facing the nation. The attacks in this report were either confirmed … read more
The latest system collapse reported on Sunday may have worsened the poor electricity supply situation in the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN) said the collapse, which affected a section of the Benin Substation, Sapele Road in Benin City, Edo State … read more