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BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Adamawa Communities, Kill 14 Residents, Set Ablaze Shops, Food Stores
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:38:57 -0500
Residents told SaharaReporters that the assailants stormed the villages at about 6:16pm on Monday, December 29, 2025, unleashing violence that claimed the lives of elders and youths.
BREAKING: Malami’s Son ‘Suddenly Falls Ill,’ Rushed To Kuje Prison Clinic Amid N8.7Billion Fraud Charges Against Family
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:11:45 -0500
One of the charges claims Malami and his son procured over N1,014,848,500 through Metropolitan Auto Tech Ltd between July 2022 and June 2025 to conceal the origin of funds in a Sterling Bank account.
BREAKING: Malami To Stay In Kuje Prison VIP Cell Refurbished By Abba Kyari Over Alleged N8.7Billion Money Laundering
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:52:35 -0500
Kyari, alongside his brothers and four others, is facing charges bordering on drug trafficking, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice.
Natasha Condoles With Anthony Joshua, Calls for Immediate Road Safety Reforms
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:46:21 -0500
BREAKING: Several Persons Abducted In Renewed Terror Attack In Kogi’s Yagba West
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:05:15 -0500
According to residents, security agencies have been alerted, and residents of nearby communities are being urged to exercise extreme caution, limit unnecessary movement, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
BREAKING: Court Remands Ex-Attorney-General Malami, Son, Wife In Kuje Prison, Fixes January 2 For Bail Hearing
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:43:05 -0500
Malami, his son and another defendant were earlier arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, unlawful acquisition of assets and conspiracy.
Lawless Nigerian Policemen In Delta Command Brutalise, Detain Woman For Days Over Alleged Possession Of Condom
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:33:56 -0500
A source who witnessed the arrest of Miss Nnaji, but appealed not to be mentioned lamented the cruel way and manner the police from the Asaba Area Command dehumanised and manhandled her over the possession of a condom.
Explosion Rocks Kebbi General Hospital, Damages Building As Police Launch Probe
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:48:58 -0500
The blast, which reportedly hit part of the hospital’s staff quarters, was confirmed by the Kebbi State Police Command.
BREAKING: Seven Nigerian Journalists Killed, Others Injured In Gombe-Yola Road Crash
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:43:03 -0500
A photograph obtained by SaharaReporters shows the NUJ vehicle badly mangled, underscoring the severity of the accident.
BREAKING: Nigerian-British Boxing Star Anthony Joshua Involved In Road Accident In Ogun, Two Killed
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:34:00 -0500
Eyewitnesses reportedly said that the accident occurred when the vehicle conveying the boxer collided with a stationary truck.
EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Women, Children Displaced By Bandits Share Single Room At Unofficial Zamfara IDP Camp
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:29:52 -0500
In one of the videos made available to SaharaReporters, Umar said, “This is another camp we visited in Gusau, where more than 30 women squat in a single room with their children.”
BREAKING: Nigerian Court Declares Local Govts Autonomous, Ends State Control Of Universal Basic Education Funds
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:35:40 -0500
The court clearly inform LGEAs that they are now entitled to apply for and receive federal education grants directly from UBEC, without going through state governments or SUBEBs.
BREAKING: Living Faith Church Pastor Kidnapped By Bandits In Kogi
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:51:46 -0500
According to eyewitness accounts, the pastor was traveling on a motorcycle to his farm along the Okeoffin–Okoro Gbedde axis, accompanied by a commercial rider, when they were confronted by the assailants.
BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kogi Community, Abduct Two Residents
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:56:38 -0500
Local sources identified the victims as Ayinmero Shola and Monday, popularly known as Jebete, according to Okun Voice. The circumstances surrounding the abduction remain unclear as of press time.
BREAKING: Pastor Chris Okafor Publicly Apologises To Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala, Kneels Before Church Over Marriage Dispute
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:36 -0500
Okafor issued the apology during a livestream uploaded by DavePlayBlogger on Sunday and seen by SaharaReporters on X, where he acknowledged wrongdoing while disputing several allegations made against him.
Eyo Masquerades Assault Residents As Festival Turns Violent In Lagos
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:15:53 -0500
As the victim struggled to shield himself from the blows, other masked men were seen rushing toward the scene, apparently to join the assault, while onlookers watched without intervention.
Adamawa Governor Fintiri Cancels Civil Service Recruitment Over Widespread Irregularities, Extortions
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:40:25 -0500
According to government sources, over 4000 staff members were reportedly recruited in the exercise, making it one of the largest civil service recruitments in the state in recent years.
How Senator Oshiomhole Humiliated Labour Icon, Pa Michael Imoudu In Death, Blocked Burial Funds — Daughter
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:18:11 -0500
According to her account, despite Pa Imoudu being named “labour leader number one” and having “led the first General strike in the history of the country,” the NLC under Oshiomhole, allegedly abandoned his family at the most critical moment, his burial.
BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Five Travellers Along Ogbe-Egbe Road In Kogi, One Other Injured
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:43:31 -0500
Reports indicate that the incident occurred as some residents were travelling from Ogbe to Egbe to attend a wedding ceremony of an Ogbe indigene based in Egbe, Kogi.
EXCLUSIVE: How Bauchi Governor’s Nephew Allegedly Used Courts, Lawyers To Remand EFCC Witness In ₦4.6Billion Fraud Case
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:23:10 -0500
Duguri has been identified as a nephew of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
EXCLUSIVE: Lagos Paid Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm ₦213Billion Commission In Last Two Years –Sources
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:48:28 -0500
According to the internal figures from the Alpha-Beta Strategy, Lagos State’s tax revenue stood at “₦1,252,669,245,400.07” as of December 31, 2024. By October 31, 2025, the figure had risen to “₦1,409,018,340,857.74”, reflecting a significant increase in the state’s internally generated revenue under the existing tax administration structure.
BREAKING: SGF George Akume Marries Queen Zaynab, Formerly Married To Ooni Of Ife
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:11:56 -0500
Abraham Double-d Dajoh shared the announcement in a Facebook post on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Over 50 Military Officers, Civilians Detained By DIA For Months Over Alleged Plot To Topple Tinubu Govt, Families Denied Access
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:57:00 -0500
SaharaReporters also learnt that family members of the detainees, said to be more than 50 in number, have been denied access to them since their arrest.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm Sets Lagos 2026 Tax Target At ₦2.8Trillion, More Than Double Previous Revenue
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:11:49 -0500
A section of the document, titled “2026 Budget and Strategies at Improving IGR,” points to an aggressive revenue drive coming at a time when Nigerians are grappling with severe economic pressure, business closures, job losses, rising inflation, and public distrust of government fiscal policies.
U.S. Coordinated With National Security Adviser Offices To Strike ISIS-linked Terrorist Targets Inside Nigeria
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:45:09 -0500
There are confirmed reports that an explosion occurred on the outskirts of Jibo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
BREAKING: Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Strikes On Terrorists In Nigeria
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:34:03 -0500
According to Trump, the militants had been “viciously killing, primarily innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even centuries.” He added that he had previously warned the groups to stop the killings or face consequences.
EXCLUSIVE: How Bauchi Governor Hid Key EFCC Witness, Urged Nephew Duguri To Flee to Egypt In ₦4.6Billion Fraud Case –Sources
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:14:58 -0500
Sources familiar with the investigation allege that Ishaku Mohammed Aliyu is a central witness whose testimony could significantly strengthen the EFCC’s case.
Bandits Impose N8Million Levy On Zamfara Community Over Killing Of Commander
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:55:42 -0500
They described the levy as an act of collective punishment against innocent civilians.
Five Killed, 35 Injured In Suicide Bombing At Maiduguri Mosque
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:09:51 -0500
According to the statement, the police said “the affected area has been cordoned off to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency operations” shortly after the explosion.
BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Mosque At Borno Market; Several Worshippers Feared Killed, Injured
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:23:56 -0500
The explosion reportedly occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers.
BREAKING: Two Kano State Lawmakers Die Hours Apart, Officials Confirm
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:55:24 -0500
The deceased are Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, the lawmaker for Kano Municipal Constituency.
BREAKING: Nigerian Soldiers Attack Police During Patrol In Kwara; One Officer Injured, Three Suspects Arrested
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:37:50 -0500
According to a situation report from the Shao Police Unit, the incident occurred on December 23, 2025, at about 5:45 pm when a Shao patrol team intercepted two motorcycles.
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Files Money Laundering, Illegal Funds Concealment Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Son
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:26:08 -0500
The charges stem from allegations of money laundering involving funds of unlawful origin amounting to more than ₦1.014 billion.
Adamawa Governor Grants Pardon To Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:06:04 -0500
Despite claims of clear self-defence, Jackson was handed a death sentence and later transferred to the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja.
Retired General Detained For 64 Days Sues Nigerian Army, Others For Compulsory Retirement; Seeks Over ₦200Billion In Damages
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:05:21 -0500
The suit, registered as SUIT NO: NICN/48/399/2025, targets the entire top hierarchy of Nigeria’s military and defence establishment.
Nigerian Government To Spend N195billion On Amnesty Programme In Three Years
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:18:39 -0500
This means that between the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, a total of N130 billion was expended on the programme aimed at rehabilitating ex-militants from the Niger Delta region.
Ebonyi Man Arrested In 2012 For Allegedly Resembling Murder Suspect Rots In Aba Prison For 13 Years Without Trial
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:56:47 -0500
Anyim had travelled from Ebonyi State to Aba to purchase okirika for resale and had no mobile phone at the time of his arrest, the lawyer, Barrister Onyekachi Ezedike Hillary, said.
Tinubu's 2026 Budget Buries Next Generation Of Nigerians In Debts – ADC Warns
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:48:08 -0500
The ADC said the proposal exposes growing fiscal recklessness, administrative chaos and what it described as a disturbing lack of concern for future generations.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala To TIB Leader As Pastor Okafor Kneels To Beg Her For Peace
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:08 -0500
Ogala was brought to Lagos by a police team from the Zone 2 Command.
EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Didn’t Demobilise Presidential Escort, Officers Lodged In Lagos Hotels Near Tinubu's Residence
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:46:52 -0500
According to a police memo sighted by SaharaReporters, the IGP approved the redeployment of officers attached to the Presidential Escort, State House, Abuja, with immediate posting to various state commands across the country—not their demobilisation.
EXCLUSIVE: How Kwara Assembly Suspended Lawmaker Over Alleged Audio Leak To Speaker’s Political Opponent
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:55:48 -0500
Although the Assembly officially cited “unparliamentary conduct” as the basis for Gideon’s suspension, multiple sources in the House told SaharaReporters that the action was politically motivated and tied to deepening internal power struggles ahead of the 2027 elections.
EXCLUSIVE: New NMDPRA CEO Aliyu Mohammed Linked To Kaduna Refinery Collapse
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:34:58 -0500
The Nigerian Senate recently confirmed the appointments of Mohammed as NMDPRA CEO and Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), following screenings and recommendations by the Joint Committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream, and Gas).
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu’s VIP Police Withdrawal Directive Fails As Officers Disguise As Vigilantes And Private Drivers, Pay Bribes To Resume Duty
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:04:30 -0500
According to the sources, some police officers affected by the withdrawal order have resorted to wearing uniforms of vigilante groups and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to evade detection, while continuing their duties as before.
Ex-Aide Accuses Tinubu’s Junior Defence Minister Matawalle Of Using Police Hit Squad, Colluding With Bandits In Zamfara
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:53:21 -0500
Kamara, who identified himself as a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Matawalle when the latter was governor of Zamfara State, claimed that the minister “has police officers working for him who kill whomever he orders and spare whomever he chooses.”
Whistleblower Alleges Tax Evasion At Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Consulting Firm, Petitions Police, EFCC, ICPC, Others
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:41:23 -0500
Internal correspondence from the company, which was attached to the petition, corroborates the whistleblower’s allegations.
Former Alpha-Beta Employee Alleges Cybersecurity Policy Forgery, Harassment At Tinubu-Linked Firm
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 07:09:31 -0500
Alpha-Beta Consulting, which collects taxes on behalf of Lagos State, is reportedly owned by President Bola Tinubu.
SERAP Urges Tinubu To Establish Independent Panel To Probe Alleged Changes In Tax Laws
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:50:15 -0500
SERAP said the proposed panel should determine what occurred in the lawmaking process and identify those responsible for any alleged changes.
Nigerian Trade Minister, Authorities Accused Of Complicity, Silence In River Park Estate Crisis Amid ECOWAS Petition
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:03:13 -0500
SaharaReporters had reported that the Nigerian minister of industry, trade and investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, was petitioned by two Abuja-based firms, the Jonah Capital Limited and Houses for Africa Limited, to probe the excesses of the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN.
BREAKING: Video Emerges Showing Abducted ECWA Church Worshippers Distressed In Bandits' Captivity
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:22 -0500
The 38-second video, shared by a platform, Egbe Mekun Parrot and seen by SaharaReporters, showed frail looking elderly persons and children standing in what looked like a forest.
Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Terrorists Will Worsen Insecurity In Nigeria – Tinubu Govt Tells Lawmakers
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:09:46 -0500
Fagbemi openly opposed a proposal by the Senate seeking to amend Nigeria’s anti-terrorism law to prescribe the death penalty, without the option of a fine, for all kidnapping-related offences.
