Protests Erupt in Kaduna Over Nasir El-Rufai’s Continued Detention
KADUNA, Nigeria — Protests broke out across Kaduna State on Wednesday as youth groups called for the immediate release of former governor…
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igawa Governor Takes Custody of Abducted Girl Walida Abdulhadi, Assures Safety and Justice
ABUJA, Nigeria — Governor Umar Namadi on Thursday took custody of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, the abducted girl from Jigawa State, who had…
Federal High Court Adjourns Malami, Son’s Trial to February 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the trial of Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister…
Media Rights Agenda Reports 86 Violations Against Journalists, Citizens in 2025
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has confirmed 86 cases of violations against journalists, media organisations, and citizens across 27 states and the…
Sowore Re-arraigned on Cyberstalking Charges as Court Drops Meta, X from Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has re-arraigned activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on amended cyberstalking charges, while striking out…
Judge Transfers Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion on Urgent Medical Care to Chief Judge for Reassignment
The legal bid by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to be moved to Abuja National Hospital…
Tinubu Appoints Folashade Adekaiyaoja as First Female Deputy DG of DSS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), marking a historic…
DSS Detains Imo Father of Five for Three Years Without Trial, Lawyer Demands Release
Chidiebere Echefu, a father of five from Umuogbuanu Umucheke Okwe in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, has been held in…
DSS Releases Ogun PDP’s Ladi Adebutu After Election Disturbance Inquiry
Ladi Adebutu, the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has been released from the custody of…
DSS Grants Nnamdi Kanu Access to Legal Team After Nearly Two Months of Denial
The Department of State Services (DSS) has allowed detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to meet with…
Court Threatens to Jail DSS DG Over Blocking Nnamdi Kanu’s Access to Lawyers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola…
DSS Responds to SERAP Office Visit Controversy: Calls Allegations of Raid ‘Misleading’
The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified its recent visit to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) office in Abuja,…
NLC Confirms Joe Ajaero’s Release from DSS Detention
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the release of its President, Joe Ajaero, who was detained by the Department of State…
DSS Detains and Releases NLC President Joe Ajaero, Seizes Passport Amid Controversy
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), following his arrest earlier…
New DSS and NIA Chiefs Face Daunting Security Challenges Amid Rising Insecurity
The Nigerian security landscape faces a significant shake-up following the resignations of two of the longest-serving intelligence chiefs, Mr. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar,…
Tinubu Appoints Mohammed Mohammed as NIA Boss, Adeola Ajayi as New DSS Chief
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Adeola Ajayi as…