Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has instituted proceedings against the Federal Republic of Nigeria before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The case concerns alleged violations of Falana’s fundamental rights dating back several decades and involving different military administrations. According to reports…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seven days to account for millions of dollars and more than ₦1.63 trillion in public funds it says were allegedly diverted or remain unaccounted for. SERAP made the demand in a letter dated September 26 and addressed to CBN Governor…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are stepping up preparations for their second Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau, he Nigerian team began its qualifying campaign with a 2–1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday. Madagascar took the lead in the first half before Nigeria fought back to secure…
An explosion and fire at a gas outlet around Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, caused panic among residents on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at a gas-refilling outlet in the area, with reports indicating that the blast shook nearby structures and prompted an emergency response. The Federal Fire Service said its FCT Command and other…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken its mobilisation campaign for the 2027 elections to Nigerians living in the United States. The party reportedly carried out the mobilisation activities in Chicago as it seeks support for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat ahead of the 2027 elections….
Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to ₦166.79 trillion as of June 30, 2026, according to the latest report from the Debt Management Office (DMO). The new figure represents an increase of ₦7.44 trillion, or 4.7 per cent, from the ₦159.35 trillion recorded at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The DMO’s figures…
Air Peace has explained the cancellation of its Abuja–Maiduguri flight on Saturday, attributing the disruption to a shortage of aviation fuel in Abuja and a subsequent restriction affecting operations at Maiduguri Airport. The airline said the initial delays to its Abuja operations were caused by the unavailability of Jet A1 aviation fuel, a situation it…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have rescued six kidnapped victims in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were rescued around Gbise community on September 25 after troops reportedly received credible information about their release while conducting patrols in the area. The Acting Media Information Officer of the task…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of 2.55 million tablets of opioids valued at more than ₦3 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The agency said the drugs, weighing 1,640.55 kilogrammes, were seized on September 22 during the examination of three consignments at the airport’s import shed….
The Nigeria Police Force has adopted a comprehensive security roadmap covering the electoral cycle ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, CARSPO 2026, held in Owerri, Imo State. The three-day conference brought together senior police officers, government officials, security…