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Abuja police detain 40 suspects over Maitama robbery, victim recognises two

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has detained 40 suspects following an alleged robbery incident around Unity Fountain in the Maitama area of Abuja. The arrests ... Read More


Boko Haram 'judge' denies reported ceasefire deal with Nigerian govt

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati Wal Jihad (JAS), popularly known as Boko Haram, has denied reports that it struck a ceasefire deal with the Nigerian government, HumAngle reports.... Read More


Army denies abduction of Islamic clerics from Senator Yari's residence

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Nigerian Army has debunked reports that some Islamic clerics were abducted from the residence of Senator Abdul'aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara Stat... Read More


As new academic session begins, schools in Nigeria-Benin border communities remain closed

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- On Monday, 14 September, many basic schools in Nigeria and neighbouring Benin are expected to reopen for a new academic session. But for thousands of children living in vulnerabl... Read More


Nigerian Army investigates sexual abuse allegation against serving officer

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Nigerian Army said it has launched an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Etim Essien, currently serving at the Headquarters of 3 Div... Read More


US delivers military equipment to Nigeria

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The United States has delivered some military equipment it sold to Nigeria as part of the two countries' bilateral counterterrorism collaboration. The delivery, made over the wee... Read More


Catholic Church Bombing: Appeal court grants Kabiru Sokoto more time to challenge 2013 conviction

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted Kabiru Umar, also known as Kabiru Sokoto, an extension of time to appeal against his 2013 conviction and sentence to life imprisonment by ... Read More


NPF marks UN International Day of police, highlights achievements

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday marked the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, highlighting key operational achievements recorded through internationa... Read More


Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPay

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested a suspect, Hafsat Abubakar, for allegedly creating and circulating a forged document falsely claiming t... Read More


Soldier injured as military repels ISWAP attack on military base

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The Nigerian military says one soldier sustained an injury during a failed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attack on a military base in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Are... Read More