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EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Probe Exposes How IRT, SWAT Officers, Chained, Tortured Enugu Businessman, Staged Murder Confession
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:41:42 -0500
The report reveals how these units collaborated with a local community leader to kidnap, torture, and frame a prominent Enugu businessman for murder following a disputed land transaction.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base In Borno, Kill Army Major, Several Other Soldiers
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:11:25 -0500
The gunmen reportedly attacked in multiple groups, making their numbers difficult to determine. Sources added that several Nigerian soldiers were killed, while others fled into the bush.
Terror In Borgu: Death Toll Rises To 15 After Bandit Attack On Niger Communities
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:27:14 -0500
Local sources confirmed that two additional victims died on Saturday from injuries sustained during the assault, bringing the total number of fatalities to 15.
BREAKING: Terrorists On Motorbikes Storm Village Near Woro In Kwara, Loot Phone Shops
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:30:49 -0500
Witnesses said the attackers rode into the community firing shots into the air to scare people away.
EXCLUSIVE: Disquiet In NSCDC As Commandant-General Audi Refuses To Hand Over To Most Senior Deputy Allegedly 'Over Igbo Ethnicity'
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:48:18 -0500
Audi, who officially bowed out of service on Friday after reaching the mandatory retirement age and completing his tenure, was expected to formally transfer authority to the most senior Deputy Commandant-General (DCG), Nnamdi Nwinyi, pending further directives from the Federal Government.
EXCLUSIVE: Acting Inspector-General Disu Removes Controversial ACP Bukola Kuti As PSO, Redeploys Her To NIPSS Kuru
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:31:05 -0500
Multiple sources within the police hierarchy confirmed to SaharaReporters that the redeployment took effect immediately and has already stirred intense discussion among senior officers and rank-and-file personnel.
South-East Development Commission Budgets N2.6billion For Foreign, Local Travels As Region Suffers Collapse Of Infrastructure
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:46:04 -0500
Also, ₦10.5 billion was set aside for procurement of equipment including CCTV systems, drones, control rooms and related infrastructure. Another ₦3.5 billion is budgeted for “regional security operations.”
EXCLUSIVE: How CAC Registrar-General Ishaq Magaji Allegedly Used Brother-in-Law To Receive Contract Kickbacks
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:06:09 -0500
Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that Star of Stars Integrated Services (BN 7146430) was registered under the CAC on September 20, 2023, with Ali Mubarak Abba listed as the sole proprietor, less than a month before Magaji assumed office on October 13, 2023.
BREAKING: Abuja Court Grants N10Million Bail To Ozekhome, Jeremiah Useni’s Son Over Alleged UK Property Fraud
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:28:13 -0500
The trial judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, ordered that each defendant provide one surety who is resident in Abuja and owns verifiable landed property within the FCT.
EXCLUSIVE: How Alleged IPP Fund Diversion, Illegal Levies Forced Governor Oborevwori To Redeploy Two Delta Commissioners, Deputy Directors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:52 -0500
The redeployment saw Tatabuzogwu move to Physical Planning and Urban Renewal, while Michael Ifeanyi Anoka, former commissioner for Physical Planning, assumed leadership of the Energy Ministry.
Lagos Deputy Governor’s Office To Spend N4.2Billion On Office Furniture, 30 Microphones In 2026
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:24:58 -0500
Between January and September 2025, a sum of N97.5 million had already been spent for this purpose, with an additional N4.247 billion planned for the 2026 fiscal year.
How Trigger-Happy Soldiers Killed Town Planner During Enforcement Operation In Ogun
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:35:32 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the enforcement team stormed Ganic Company to demolish a perimeter fence that violated approved building specifications.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Wireless Messages Reveal Former IGP Egbetokun's Last-Minute Transfer Of Loyalists To Protect Them Before Handover To Disu
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:59:17 -0500
Some of his loyalists serving in state commands and specialised units were also affected by the redeployments.
BREAKING: Ex-IGP Egbetokun Orders Last-Minute Shake-Up, Redeploys Aide Serving Under Alleged Mistress, ACP Kuti
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:32:56 -0500
The last-minute redeployments were made by Egbetokun before handing over to the current Acting IGP, Tunji Disu.
BREAKING: Tension In Abuja Court As Police Move To Rearrest Woman Granted Bail In Minister Umahi's Case
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:48:09 -0500
Ohiri, who was earlier detained following allegations of defamation against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, was arraigned before Magistrate Ibraheem Ope.
EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Communities Abandon Night Congregational Ramadan Prayers Over Fear Of Terror Attacks
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:40:34 -0500
Findings by SaharaReporters revealed that Muslims in parts of Edu and Patigi local government areas are no longer able to observe Maghrib, Isha’i and Tarawih prayers in congregation due to security threats and movement restrictions imposed after recent violent attacks.
BREAKING: Court To Hear Nigerian Army's Objection April 30 As Retired General Seeks N200Billion Over Unlawful Arrest, 64-Day Detention
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:25:46 -0500
The multi-billion-naira lawsuit, registered as Suit No: NICN/48/399/2025, names the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian Army Council, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Armed Forces Council, the Minister of Defence, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as the 1st through 7th respondents, respectively.
BREAKING: TIB Movement, Kwara Youths March To Govt House Over Killings, Kidnappings In Five LGAs, Say ‘Kwara North Is Bleeding’
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:02:15 -0500
The protesters, who converged in large numbers, carried placards bearing bold inscriptions condemning the rising wave of violence in communities such as Woro and Gbugbu.
EXCLUSIVE: How Lagos Power Bloc Sidelined Ex-APC National Chair Akande, Pressured Tinubu To Appoint Disu As Acting IGP –Sources
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:49:31 -0500
Sources close to the Presidency told SaharaReporters that Akande, a long-time ally of President Bola Tinubu, was reportedly humiliated after Lagos power brokers rejected his preferred candidate, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Mustapha Adegoke Fayoade, for the top police position.
‘I’m Loyal Like A Dog’: Suspected Money Launderer Kola Aluko’s Message To Diezani-Alison Madueke Played At London Corruption Trial
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:32:03 -0500
According to court papers, from 2011 to 2015, businessmen Aluko and Omokore conspired with others to pay bribes to Diezani who at the time oversaw the nation’s state-owned oil company.
BREAKING: Court Refuses To Hear Ex-Governor El-Rufai’s Bail Application, Adjourns Case To April 23
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:23 -0500
The ruling was delivered by Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik.
Terrorists Mount Roadblock, Abduct Zamfara Residents Preparing To Break Fast
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:03:06 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the latest incident occurred on Tuesday evening as Muslims were preparing to break their fast in the holy month of Ramadan.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Overruns Sheweri And Kirchinga, Governor Fintiri’s Hometown; Residents Flee
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:05:56 -0500
As of this update, large parts of Sheweri are reportedly engulfed in flames, with villagers fleeing under fire and several people feared dead as the rampage continues.
BREAKING: Tinubu Presidency Confirms Egbetokun’s Exit As Police IG, Appoints Disu In Acting Capacity Pending Senate Approval
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:14:21 -0500
“President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun's resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun's decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation,” Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy said in a statement on Tuesday.
BREAKING: Major Shake-Up Looms In Nigeria Police As 29 Senior Officers Are Set To Be Fired After IGP Egbetokun’s Sacking
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:06:26 -0500
SaharaReporters exclusively reported on Tuesday that Egbetokun had been removed from his position as Inspector General of Police.
BREAKING: Mike Ozekhome In EFCC Custody As Senior Lawyer Faces Fresh Charges Over Alleged London Property Fraud
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:34:30 -0500
This development comes after his recent arraignment at the Federal Capital Territory High Court over alleged fraud connected to a property in London, United Kingdom.
BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor Diri Nominates Peter Akpe As New Deputy Gov
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:38:22 -0500
The nomination, made in accordance with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), comes after the sudden death of the former Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on December 11, 2025.
BREAKING: Tinubu Removes Scandal-Tainted IGP Kayode Egbetokun Amid Jubilation At Police Headquarters, Tunji Disu To Take Over
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:31:08 -0500
SaharaReporters confirmed that President Bola Tinubu ordered Egbetokun’s removal from office.
BREAKING: Lagos Airspace Closed As Fire Rages At Murtala Muhammad International Airport Old Terminal, 10 Trapped In Control Tower
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:07:06 -0500
The Lagos airspace has been temporarily closed to flights following a fire that gutted the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday.
BREAKING: 10 Trapped In Control Tower As Firefighters Struggle To Contain Murtala Muhammad International Airport Old Terminal Fire
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:47:10 -0500
Reports indicate that around 10 people remain trapped in the airport’s control tower.
BREAKING: Fire Guts Murtala Muhammed International Airport Old Terminal In Lagos
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:55:17 -0500
The details of the fire outbreak were still sketchy at the time of filing this report.
Lawyer Writes DSS, Alleges Cover-Up In Case Of Jigawa Muslim Teen Allegedly Abducted, Sexually Abused, Forcibly Converted By Officer Ifeanyi
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:35:37 -0500
According to the petition, Walida was abducted in 2023 while she was a Senior Secondary School II (SS 2) student.
EXCLUSIVE: After Kwara’s Woro Massacre, Residents Accuse Nigerian Soldiers Of Mounting Roadblocks To Extort Money, Not Hunt Terrorists
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:05:46 -0500
The accusations come weeks after suspected Boko Haram terrorists carried out a coordinated attack that left at least 162 villagers dead, throwing surrounding rural communities into fear and uncertainty.
EXCLUSIVE: DSS Detains Female Aba Pastor For One Year Without Charge As Substitute For Wanted Church Member
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:41:16 -0500
Family sources recounted the events surrounding the arrest, which they say has lingered for over a year without any formal charge in court and in alleged disobedience of court orders for her release.
BREAKING: ISWAP Storms Nigerian Army Camp In Adamawa, Kills Two Soldiers, Burns Vehicles
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:23:04 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the insurgents launched the assault on Sunday, engaging troops in a 20-minute firefight before overpowering the position.
BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Kwara Community, Residents Flee As Gunfire Rages
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:13:06 -0500
Sources said intense gunfire echoed across the community on Sunday, sending residents fleeing for safety.
BREAKING: Court Threatens To Jail Oyo Commissioners For Disobeying Judgment Nullifying NURTW Ban
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:21:27 -0500
A copy of the court document obtained by SaharaReporters shows that the notice was issued at the High Court of Oyo State in the Ibadan Judicial Division in Suit No: M/246/2020, involving transport union leaders and the Oyo State Government.
BREAKING: U.S. Secret Service Kills Man Attempting To Enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:07:51 -0500
According to Reuters, President Trump is currently in Washington, D.C.
EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun's Power-drunk Staff Officer, Bukola Kuti Pushes Lawsuit Against Sowore, SaharaReporters For Exposing IGP's Son In N100million Anambra Security Vote Scandal
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:15:08 -0500
Sources told SaharaReporters that rather than allowing due process or independent investigation, Bukola Yemisi Kuti allegedly mobilised the machinery of the Nigeria Police Force to push for a legal offensive aimed at silencing critics.
FCT Council Election: Parties Accused Of Vote-Buying In Gwagwalada As Voter Admits Receiving ₦5000
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:46:05 -0500
The voter, who spoke openly at the polling unit, claimed that individuals linked to the PDP were distributing ₦2000 to voters in exchange for their support during the ongoing council election.
‘We Are Living From Hand To Mouth’ — Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Staff Accuse Ondo Government Of Paying Paltry ₦18,000 Minimum Wage, Owing Salaries Despite New Wage Law
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:05:36 -0500
They appealed for urgent public attention to their plight, stating that thousands of workers in the institution had been pushed into hardship due to poor remuneration and unpaid salaries.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Immigration Attachés Abroad Unpaid For Over 15 Months, Forced To Send Families Home; Reps Committee Queries NIS
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:04:03 -0500
SaharaReporters learnt that the affected officers, who handle visa processing, passport services and immigration-related documentation for Nigerians and foreign nationals, have been facing severe financial hardship.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Confirm Arrest Of TikToker Mirabel Over Alleged False Rape Alarm
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:45:52 -0500
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development to SaharaReporters on Friday, stating that the social media personality is currently in police custody.
EXCLUSIVE: Teachers Refuse To Resume Classes In Kwara Communities After Boko Haram Kills School Principal; Schools Shut Indefinitely Amid Fear
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:48:08 -0500
When SaharaReporters visited Government Junior Secondary School on Monday, classrooms were deserted, doors locked and the premises abandoned, areas that would ordinarily be bustling with students.
BREAKING: Bandits Kill Over 30 In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Community
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:22:23 -0500
Residents told SaharaReporters that the armed men arrived at the community on motorbikes after blocking the entry and exit points before unleashing terror on the defenceless residents on Thursday night.
EXCLUSIVE: After Boko Haram Massacre In Woro, Neighbouring Kwara Communities Cry Out Over Lack Of Security
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:37:52 -0500
SaharaReporters’ visits to the Kali, Baburasa, and Gada Oli communities near Woro on Monday and Tuesday highlighted escalating fear among residents.
BREAKING: Federal High Court Awards N30Million To Sowore Over Illegal ‘Wanted’ Declaration By Nigeria Police
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:50:46 -0500
Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Musa Kaakaki of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, held that the action carried out by CP Moshood Jimoh of the Lagos State Police Command was illegal and a violation of Sowore’s fundamental rights.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Grant Bail To Female NYSC Member Detained For Alleged Cyberstalking After 'Forced' Apology
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:22:25 -0500
A human rights lawyer, Barrister Ikechukwu Obasi, told SaharaReporters on Friday that Ms. Mohammed was granted administrative bail after being coerced into tendering an apology to the nominal complainant, one Mr. Mohammed Faruk, who filed a petition against her, which led to her arrest.
BREAKING: Court Adjourns UK-Based Nigerian Blogger Maureen Badejo’s Case After Dispute Over Service Of Charges
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:44:47 -0500
Representing the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Mr. Morufu Ajani Animashaun informed the court that initial attempts to serve Badejo were hindered by controversies at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
BREAKING: Malami’s Bail Hearing Stalled As Abuja Court Declares Work-Free Day, Proceedings Moved To February 27
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:22:51 -0500
It was learnt that the session scheduled for February 20, 2026, could not proceed despite earlier expectations that the court would rule on Malami’s bail application.
