China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, North Korea, and Austria explicitly prohibit dual citizenship, requiring foreigners to renounce their original nationality before naturalization.
The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy condemns the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for transferring its suit challenging President Tinubu's academic credentials from Kano to Abuja, alleging bias and forum shopping.
A US court gives Attorney Jeanine Pirro until August 21 to release Tinubu narcotics records; a firm welcomes the move, saying Trump won't shield an alleged trafficker.
Justice A. Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment each for unlawful trading of naira notes.
The United States has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, freezing their US assets and cutting off financial access, as announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday.
May & Baker Nigeria Plc has disowned a fraudulent investment scheme using its name, warning investors to avoid it and report to authorities.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an inquiry into cement manufacturers over alleged price manipulation, which may affect market competition and consumer prices in Nigeria.
Nigeria recorded over 243 death sentences in 2025, placing it 4th globally. China led with thousands, Egypt 492, DR Congo 359+. Data from StatiSense.
Nigerian banks and fintechs submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the NFIU in 2025, a 48.8% drop from 2024, as CTRs surged 61.6% to 41.72 million.
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation awarded three federal civil servants at the 2026 Civil Service Week in Abuja, with prizes up to N500,000, and has distributed over N60 million since 2022.
Nigeria's SEC has directed capital market operators to end or restrict financial dealings with Iran and North Korea, following a June 2026 FATF high-risk designation, with penalties for non-compliance.
Prominent lawyer Stan Alieke backs police stance that bail is free, urging Nigerians to read bail forms and report extortion via IGP lines.
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai filed a fresh N10bn fundamental rights suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13, 2026, over the alleged blocking of his wife and son from visiting him in ICPC custody.
The EFCC has facilitated a $60 million debt repayment by Nestoil to its creditors, marking a significant recovery in Nigeria's corporate debt resolution process.
Anambra SSG Oseloka Obaze calls on FG to release Ecological Fund to states affected by flood and natural disasters, citing severe damage and need for embankment along River Niger.
Bishop Goodluck Akpede says addressing ownership, control and management of Nigeria's natural resources is crucial to maintaining peace and stability, as crises are linked to resource control.
Former Sokoto Governor Attahiru Bafarawa claims political motives behind EFCC's withdrawal of charges against six co-defendants, urging AGF investigation.
The Federal Government has paid an additional N56.75 billion to 14 oil marketers for verified 2012 subsidy claims, Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala announced Friday.
A Nigerian lady, Breakthrough Ofure Kimberly, criticizes housing discrimination against single women, noting that men often host different women while landlords unfairly deny women rentals.
MURIC accuses INEC of barring hijab-wearing Muslim women from voting in Osun's 2026 governorship election, calls for chairman's removal, and warns of 2027 disenfranchisement.
SEC launches initiative to help families recover unclaimed dividends and dormant accounts of deceased investors, addressing probate and documentation hurdles.
AEPDC withdraws demand for Bayo Ojulari's removal, citing transparency at NNPCL after further investigation, apologizing for earlier claims.
Abia APC condemns ABSU's suspension of Prof. Nnamdi Nwaeze over Facebook posts on staff welfare, urging the state government to address pay and working conditions instead of punishing dissent.
Atiku Abubakar files suit at Federal High Court to disqualify President Tinubu from 2027 election over alleged NYSC certificate discrepancies, invoking constitutional provisions.
Nigerian lawyer Kalu Kalu petitions the European Commission in Brussels over allegations of certificate forgery and a $460,000 US forfeiture against President Tinubu, raising constitutional concerns.
The Renewed Hope Labourers Network challenges the US State Department's 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, arguing it overlooked Nigeria's verifiable reforms and digital financial systems.
The EFCC recovered N83.59 billion and $98.07 million in unpaid three per cent NDDC statutory levies from 24 oil companies, following a NEITI audit referral.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi defends state-funded mass weddings in Shariah-governed states, citing responsible governance, after Kano's Auren Gata initiative married 1,500 couples.
The Senate has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Seplat Energy, Network E&P and other oil firms to appear before its Public Accounts Committee over NEITI audit queries.
The Nigerian Bar Association has deployed its National Election Observers Team to Osun State ahead of Saturday's governorship election, led by Festus Okoye, to monitor the electoral process and ensure adherence to the rule of law.