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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Invite Activist Israel Joe To Abuja After Condemning Delta Command Mass Raid, Illegal Arrests By Adejobi's Men
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:21:20 -0400
The invitation was signed by DCP Zainab A. Pembi on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja.
BREAKING: Bandits Launch Attacks On Kwara Communities, Abduct School Proprietor, Mother Of Bride-to-Be, Others
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:02:07 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that the attacks occurred late Wednesday night, targeting Iwo Odo-Ore in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Gaa-Idera and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
‘Just Let It Go’: UNILAG Student Tells Lagos Court How HOD Allegedly Dismissed Rape Accusation Against Lecturer
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:25:31 -0400
The Lagos State Government is prosecuting Ojogbo on a two-count charge bordering on alleged rape and sexual assault.
BREAKING: 2027 Will Be My Final Shot At Presidency, Atiku Declares
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:51:09 -0400
The presidential hopeful, who will be 80 years old by the next election cycle, acknowledged that the stakes are significantly higher for him.
BREAKING: Identities Of Nine Residents Killed In Fresh Benue Attack Revealed As Community Buries Victims
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:55:25 -0400
Community sources told SaharaReporters that the victims, mostly fathers and primary providers, were brutally killed on Sunday night, leaving behind shattered families and deepening fears over the persistent wave of violence in the area.
BREAKING: B-Lord's Bail Application In Limbo As Abuja Judge Becomes 'Unreachable' After Police Withdraw Opposition
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:27:59 -0400
SaharaReporters previously reported that the police had filed a motion seeking to withdraw the counter-affidavit earlier submitted in opposition to the bail application of B-Lord.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Military Plans Secret Staggered Hearings For Alleged Coup Plotters, Denies Lawyers Of Choice, Shuts Out Families
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:30:56 -0400
Multiple sources familiar with the development told SaharaReporters that the proposed hearing arrangement would restrict the accused officers from choosing their own legal representation, while also barring family members from attending proceedings.
BREAKING: Tension In Plateau Government Hospital Over Terrorists' Plot To Abduct Doctors, Other Workers
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:31:31 -0400
SaharaReporters learnt that in a notice addressed to all Heads of Departments, units, and staff of the hospital, the management revealed that intelligence reports indicate an emerging plot by armed groups to kidnap healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, and auxiliary staff, particularly in frontline states such as Plateau.
EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Renewed Hope Coordinator Alakawa Under Fire For Turning Lower Niger River Basin Office Into Political Meeting Ground
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:54:09 -0400
Sources alleged that the chairman has repeatedly used his office and the agency’s premises to host high-profile political meetings, a development they said has disrupted the day-to-day operations of the institution.
BREAKING: David Mark's ADC Faction Expels Nafiu Bala, Abejide, Others Over ‘Anti-Party Activities’ At Abuja Convention
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:28:53 -0400
Others expelled at the convention held in Abuja include former deputy national chairman, Kenneth Ehiator, Stella Chukwu, and Elias Adiukwu.
UPDATE: El-Rufai Granted N200Million Bail By Federal High Court, Barred From Media Interviews As Kaduna Court Adjourns Bail Hearing
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:40:35 -0400
The court, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, witnessed restricted movement around its premises, with security operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order.
BREAKING: Police Investigate Ondo Finance Commissioner For Attempted Murder; Gov Aiyedatiwa Accused Of Blocking Probe
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:35:29 -0400
According to sources, Governor Aiyedatiwa is reportedly opposed to the commissioner being questioned over alleged financial misconduct in the state, despite the fact that her invitation does not involve an investigation into state finances.
80-Year-Old Woman Recounts Loss Of Three Children After Armed Herdsmen Killed 11 Benue Residents, Burnt Houses In Fresh Attacks
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:06:56 -0400
Torngila explained that the attackers stormed the community, shooting sporadically and setting homes ablaze, forcing residents to flee for their lives.
Lawless Policemen In Abuja Extort Over ₦8.6million From Students, Label Them 'Yahoo Boys'
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:10:55 -0400
The incident reportedly occurred in Gwarinpa, Abuja, where the students from Kogi State were staying in a hotel before they were allegedly raided by armed police officers.
Paris Club Scandal: Already Paid Under Buhari, Ned Nwoko Teams Up With AGF Fagbemi For Fresh $396Million Under Tinubu
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:56 -0400
Nwoko served as the lead consultant for the Nigerian states and local governments to secure the Paris Club loan refund, totalling roughly $13 billion, through his firm Linas International.
BREAKING: Outrage As Kwara Community Residents Reject Mats, Buckets From Tinubu Govt, Demand Rescue Of 176 Abductees
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:13:35 -0400
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, grieving residents were seen angrily rejecting the items, describing them as an insult to their dignity in the face of the scale of loss suffered by the community.
BREAKING: ADC Finally Gets Venue For Convention Hours After Alleged Govt Sabotage
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:07:37 -0400
The development was disclosed on Monday afternoon by the party’s coalition mobilization wing, ADC Vanguard, via its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
BREAKING: ADC Yet To Secure Abuja Venue 24 Hours To National Convention, Denied Access By Tinubu Govt, Private Owners
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:43:39 -0400
The disclosure was made by a party chieftain, Kola Ologbondiyan, who on Monday, in a post on his X account, detailed what the party described as a series of setbacks and repeated refusals by both government-controlled and private venues.
BREAKING: DSS Summons Kwara Political Aide Who Called VP Shettima, Gov. AbdulRazaq 'Disgrace' Over Killings
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:34:31 -0400
Family members and friends of the aide, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Monday, said the move followed a viral video in which he condemned the government’s response to deadly attacks in Kaiama, particularly in Woro and Nuku communities.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Ambush Kills Nigerian Army Colonel, Several Other Soldiers In Borno
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:02:04 -0400
Soldiers currently deployed in the North-East battlefield disclosed the incident to SaharaReporters on Monday morning, recounting how the senior officer was killed while leading a reinforcement mission to repel terrorists.
EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Held Secret Night Meeting With IGP Disu In Abuja, Plotted Against Sowore –Sources
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:06:23 -0400
Multiple sources who spoke to SaharaReporters alleged that the meeting, shrouded in secrecy, took place at Disu’s private lodge under unusual circumstances.
Nigerian Military Jet Strikes Crowded Weekly Market On Borno-Yobe Border, At Least 56 Dead –Eyewitnesses, Officials
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:11:27 -0400
The strike was believed to have been carried out during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents, although multiple sources indicated that the intended targets were missed.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Policemen Fighting Lakurawa Terrorists In Kwara Lament Hunger, Threaten To Abandon Posts Over Unpaid Allowances
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:09:10 -0400
The officers, drawn from various states and assigned to joint security operations alongside other security agencies, said they were deployed to combat Lakurawa terrorists operating in the region.
EXCLUSIVE: DSS Masks Bauchi Man In Front Of His Children, Arrests Him Day Before Daughter's Wedding, Family Says No Reason Given
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:36:53 -0400
Family members said the timing of the arrest and DSS’s failure to disclose the reason for Wanka’s arrest and detention made the situation even more painful, as they had been preparing for what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
FULL LIST: Nigeria Names Tukur Mamu, Simon Njoku, IPOB Among 48 Individuals, 12 Entities In Fresh Terror-Financing List
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:08:07 -0400
The list, published on the website of the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), disclosed the nationalities of those named, their specific roles, and the terrorist groups they were allegedly connected to.
Nigerian Government Sanctions Tukur Mamu, Simon Ekpa, 46 Others Over Alleged Terrorism Links
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:04:12 -0400
Also on the list is Simon Ekpa, a former self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who was tried in Finland.
BREAKING: At Least 1100 Nigerians Abducted Since January Under Tinubu Govt – Amnesty Int'l Demands Urgent Action
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:07:24 -0400
In a press release issued on Saturday ,11 April 2026, the organisation said President Bola Tinubu and his government must urgently respond to the “horrifying spate of abductions targeting rural communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) in the northern part of the country.”
BREAKING: Nigerian Commission INEC Postpones Nationwide Voters Revalidation Till After 2027 elections
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:17 -0400
In a statement on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s national commissioner and chairman of information and voter education committee, said the decision was made at a meeting between the commission and resident electoral commissioners (RECs).
EFCC Spent N54Million To Sponsor Five Judges For London Symposium
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:50:21 -0400
The payment, made on August 27, 2025, was issued to Wakanow.com Limited, according to records on the public expenditure portal, Govspend.
DSS Arrests Ex-Lawmaker Aliyu Gebi For Allegedly Supplying False Intelligence To Foreign Embassies
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:04:35 -0400
Gebi, a politician and security consultant who served in the 7th National Assembly, was arrested on Friday, April 3, according to security sources familiar with the development.
Boko Haram Releases Disturbing Video Of 416 Abducted Women, Children In Borno As Victims Beg Tinubu, Others For Help
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:41:24 -0400
The captives, mostly women and children, are seen pleading with the Nigerian government to meet the insurgents’ demands in order to secure their release.
BREAKING: Tinubu Gov't Moves To Frustrate ADC National Convention, Withholds Approval For Eagle Square, Velodrome
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:17:46 -0400
The ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Friday, revealing that the party’s request to use the Eagle Square has been ignored, while an alternative venue, the Velodrome, was also declined.
EXCLUSIVE: Lebanese-Nigerian Businessman Nidal Karameh, Mikano And Orca Mall Owner, Linked To Greek Island Drug Seizure
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:27:56 -0400
Sources, including Global Fraud Watch, claim that a luxury yacht identified as “Hallo,” allegedly linked to Karameh, was raided by Greek police during an anti-narcotics operation on the island.
BREAKING: Court Halts Controversial N36Billion Construction On Disputed FGC Kano Land, Orders Status Quo
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:55:30 -0400
The order, delivered by Hon. Justice Yusuf Ubale Muhammad followed an ex parte motion filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Federal Government College (FGC) Kano Old Students Association against multiple defendants, including the Minister of Education, Ministry of Land and Physical Planning Kano State, Kano State Urban Development Authority, and Pluck Global Company Ltd.
EXCLUSIVE: Late Brig.-Gen. Braimoh Tried To Escape Boko Haram Assault But Armoured Vehicle Failed To Start –Military Sources
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:25 -0400
Military sources who spoke to SaharaReporters on Thursday alleged that the late commander attempted to escape the attack scene but was unable to do so due to a faulty armoured vehicle.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Attacks Military Base In Borno, Kills Army General, Several Other Soldiers, Brigade Islamic Cleric
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:34 -0400
Military sources told SaharaReporters that the attack occurred on Wednesday night when the insurgents launched an assault on the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘‘They Want to Keep Them In Prison Till After 2027 Election’: Family Alleges Political Plot In Patience Jonathan Ex-Workers' Case
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:25:17 -0400
Speaking in an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Thursday, the source revealed that pressure from authorities had intensified following recent media reports on the case.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Release Activist Imam After Alleged Abduction, Secret Transfer From Abuja To Taraba
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:08:43 -0400
The source further disclosed that Imam’s health had worsened during the period of his detention, prompting immediate medical concerns upon his release.
BREAKING: David Mark ADC Faction Meets Turaki-Led PDP Leaders In Abuja, Fuels Talk Of Coalition
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:51 -0400
While the specific agenda of the parley remained shrouded in secrecy, photos shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the PDP showed a "united front" of opposition figures.
EXCLUSIVE: Roof Collapses, Oyo Zonal Office Staff Work In Floodwaters As NITR DG Faces Fraud, Intimidation Allegations
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:52:29 -0400
Workers say the situation has become so dangerous that they fear the structure could collapse during a severe storm. Yet, according to insiders, funds meant for maintenance are allegedly diverted to new projects that they claim serve private interests rather than institutional needs.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm Rocked By Purge As Top Executive Is Forced Out, Four Sacked Over Alleged Whistleblowing
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:50:16 -0400
Documents seen by SaharaReporters show that Doherty accused Morenikeji of masterminding anonymous emails circulated in May 2025, which criticised his leadership and called for his removal.
Taraba Governor Kefas’ Associate Accused Of Using Police To Brutally Assault Whistleblower For Raising Scholarship Scandal
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:38:48 -0400
Hikon’s ordeal is said to have begun after he amplified the plight of a female university student struggling to access her scholarship funds to sit for her examinations at Kwararafa University, Wukari.
Dismissed Soldier 'Soja Boi' Releases Bank Alerts, Dares Nigerian Army To Publish Payroll
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:03:21 -0400
In the video, the ex-soldier insisted he was not out to tarnish the image of the military but to present what he called verifiable facts.
BREAKING: Family Warns Of Possible Protest As Lagos Court Delays UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo’s Release
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:54:57 -0400
Badejo, known for her activism and commentary on social issues affecting Nigerians, has been in court custody as her legal team pursues bail.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Arrest Activist Imam Over Criticism Of Taraba Relief Distribution After Petition By SEMA Boss Audu
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:03 -0400
The arrest is said to be linked to Imam’s public calls for transparency in the distribution of relief materials intended for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable residents in Taraba State.
BREAKING: Wike's Newly Built Multi-Billion-Naira Kugbo Bus Terminal In Nigeria’s Capital Damaged By Rainstorm
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:15 -0400
The terminal was built under the supervision of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
BREAKING: ADC Crisis Deepens As Third Faction Claims Legitimacy, Rejects Both David Mark, Nafiu Bala Camps
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:26:24 -0400
The new group, which surfaced on Tuesday in Abuja, announced its dissociation from both the Senator David Mark-led coalition and the faction loyal to Nafiu Bala.
BREAKING: One Soldier Killed, Several Bandits Neutralised As 8 Division GOC’s Convoy Clashes With Fleeing Terrorists In Zamfara
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:57:56 -0400
According to counter-insurgency analyst Zagazola Makama, security sources said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on April 6, 2026, as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) was returning from an operational visit to assess the security situation and troops deployed at Kulchin Kalgo and FOB Danjibga.
BREAKING: Protest Erupts In Plateau Community As Families Of Slain Victims Condemn Mass Arrest Of Youths As 'Bandits'
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:54:35 -0400
The protesters alleged that three youths had been arrested for securing their community. Mostly women and children, they demanded the release of the detainees, stating that “those arrested are not bandits.”
BREAKING: Kebbi House Of Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Ankwai Is Dead
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:10:42 -0400
Ankwai, who represented Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker at the inauguration of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023.
