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Police commissioner orders probe of hunter's death in custody

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, has ordered an investigation into the death of a hunter, Abdulhadi Musa, while in police custody in Maiduguri. Mr Abdulm... Read More


Security agents attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport - Aide

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Security operatives on Wednesday reportedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after he a... Read More


African studies institute mourns scholar, pioneer ASUU president Biodun Jeyifo

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ibadan, has expressed grief over the death of Biodun Jeyifo, an emeritus Professor of African and African American Studies and... Read More


US lawmakers link Chinese illegal mining to terrorism funding in Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Five Republican lawmakers in the United States have argued that Chinese nationals involved in "illegal mining" operations are paying terrorists for protection. The lawmakers-Riley... Read More


Nigeria's Power supply to be impacted as Seplat schedules four-day maintenance on gas facilities

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that Seplat Energy Plc - a joint venture partner and key supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure C... Read More


National security, justice, and the people's wellbeing: Reclaiming the purpose of power, By Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- At this critical juncture in our national life, it is vital that we speak about something that touches every breath we take in this country: security and justice. Not as abstract p... Read More


Libation for Soludo, By Majeed Dahiru

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Once again, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a professor, economist, former university teacher, Central Bank of Nigeria governor and current governor of Anambra state has demonstrated tran... Read More


Egbunike's "Incantations": Exploring Catholic spirituality, Igbo heritage, By Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Head of PAU Press and Senior Lecturer at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Nwachukwu Egbunike, will launch his third poetry collection, Incantations, ... Read More


Absence of prosecution team stalls Arise News journalist murder trial

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The prosecution team's absence from the FCT High Court, Jabi, Abuja, on Thursday, halted the trial of suspects linked to the killing of Arise News newscaster Somtochukwu 'Sommie' M... Read More


Electoral Act: Yiaga, Kukah Centre, IPC, others reject Senate's new decision on electronic transmission

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) involved in election observation and civic advocacy have rejected the Senate's inclusion of a caveat in the amended Electoral Act, allowing Form ... Read More