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State police will protect persecuted Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria's Senate passage of the state police bill, saying it would help states protect citizens, including persecuted Christians.

ISIS funding: FG set to charge US-sanctioned BDC operator

The EFCC is set to charge a Lagos bureau de change operator over alleged ISIS financing, saying it concluded key parts of its probe before US sanctions.

US Court Jails Osun Monarch Over COVID-19 Fraud

US court jails Osun monarch for COVID-19 fraud, orders $4.4 million restitution and asset forfeiture.

Police Rescue Kidnapped Teen, Arrest Suspects in Lagos

Police rescue a 14-year-old in Lagos and arrest two suspects in ₦20 million kidnapping attempt

Rivers Varsity Accuses Police of Enabling Land Grab

The University of the Nation calls for action, alleging police complicity in land-grabbing that threatens campus safety and integrity

Kano Governor Declares 24-Hour Curfew

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf declares a 24-hour curfew following violent protests against economic hardship, urging unity and compliance for safety.

Traffic Alert: Long Bridge to Undergo Repairs for Three Weeks

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan...

Ex-Navy Chief Vows to End Kogi’s Misery in Governor Race

ABUJA, Nigeria - Admiral Jibrin Usman, a retired chief of the Nigerian Navy, has...

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State police will protect persecuted Nigerian Christians, says US lawmaker

US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria's Senate passage of the state police bill, saying it would help states protect citizens, including persecuted Christians.

ISIS funding: FG set to charge US-sanctioned BDC operator

The EFCC is set to charge a Lagos bureau de change operator over alleged ISIS financing, saying it concluded key parts of its probe before US sanctions.

LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank

The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome's Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank pending the determination of disciplinary proceedings against the constitutional lawyer.

Cocoa and coffee farmers seek African bloc and $6,000 floor price to end foreign control

COCEFAAA has called for a unified African cocoa producers' bloc and a floor price of at least $6,000 a tonne to strengthen farmers' bargaining power.