The US and UK governments have threatened to impose visa bans against anyone found guilty of either instigating violence or plotting to rig the elections in Nigeria. In separate statements on Thursday, the two countries pledged their commitment to ensuring … read more
Nigeria’s president on Friday suspended the country’s chief justice, triggering protests from the opposition who described his actions as a ‘judicial coup’ and an ‘act of dictatorship’. The former military ruler, 76, is seeking re-election at polls on February 16, … read more
In order to curb the spread of fake news during the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria, Facebook has said only advertisers located in Nigeria would be allowed to run political advertisements on the social media site, says a news report … read more
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, will hold presidential elections on February 16, 2019. Although there are about 35 presidential candidates, the race for Aso Rock — the seat of Nigeria’s presidency — will be between two major contenders and candidates … read more
At least 26 people were killed after cattle thieves raided several villages in Nigeria’s northern Sokoto state, police said Tuesday. Armed bandits on motorcycles attacked Warwana, Tabkin Kwasa and Dutsi, a trio of neighbouring villages in Rabah district, late Sunday, … read more
Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) insurgents overran the town of Rann in northeastern Nigeria on Monday evening, security sources said, a blow to President Buhari’s efforts to defeat the militants just weeks before national elections. Buhari came to power in … read more
President Buhari has appointed an acting police chief for Nigeria, local media portals reported on Monday. Abubakar Adama until his appointment was the head of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). His appointment as Acting Inspector General … read more
The head of a Nigerian presidential anti-corruption body has said charges will be brought against football officials for allegedly misappropriating public funds. Okoi Obono-Obla disclosed that the body was in the process of finalising charges and that a “prima facie … read more
The Nigerian military successfully expelled Boko Haram militants from the town of Baga in the Kukawa area of Borno State following a fierce firefight during which two Nigerian soldiers were killed, the military said. Baga is a major commercial town … read more
An overturned oil tanker exploded in Nigeria while dozens of people were scooping up the leaking fuel and many were killed, police and witnesses said Saturday. Hundreds of people have died in similar accidents in recent years in Nigeria, Africa’s … read more