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SERAP Slams Tinubu Government Over Deadly Stampede In Anambra, Abuja, Accuses Authorities Of Weaponising Poverty Against Citizens
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:08:49 -0500
The civic organisation decried the continued neglect of public welfare by government officials, claiming that their actions had entrenched poverty and subjected millions of Nigerians to unnecessary hardship.
Port-Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Again, Weeks After $1.5billion Rehabilitation
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 01:58:25 -0500
Tankers that typically crowd the refinery’s premises were seen stranded, with 18 trucks parked along the busy access road and nine inside the parking yard.
INVESTIGATION: Justice Delayed, Childhood Stolen: Nigerian Children Languish In Jail Without Trial, Conviction
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:08:27 -0500
Activist Olamide Thomas Charged, Incarcerated For Allegedly Insulting President Tinubu’s Son, Seyi; Police Chiefs
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:01:14 -0500
The charges centre on allegations that Olamide Thomas insulted the President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi and top police officials, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and Police Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, in a viral social media post.
BREAKING: Ekiti Magistrate Court Claims Ruling On Dele Farotimi’s Bail Application Missing, Left At Home
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:33:06 -0500
The court is slated to give its ruling on the bail application filed by Farotimi today (Friday morning).
BREAKING: Dele Farotimi Arrives Ekiti Court Amid Heavy Security In Alleged Defamation Case
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:59:58 -0500
Farotimi arrived at the court premises amid heavy comprising police officers and other law enforcement agents.
EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Police Lied To Public About ASP Vincent Makinde Detained For Weeks In Leg Chains As Document Shows His Active Service Status
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:33:15 -0500
The document contradicts earlier statements made by the Police Force, which had asserted that Makinde was dismissed following a thorough investigation and orderly room trial.
Dele Farotimi Is Being Tried For Criminal Defamation That Is Northern Nigeria’s Law — Sowore
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:08:41 -0500
The former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 General Elections, said that criminal defamation is a Northern Nigerian law, noting that though some Southern Nigerian states have criminal defamation, most of them have expunged it from their law books.
BREAKING: Detained Activist Olamide Thomas Collapses In Nigerian Police Custody After Being Denied Medical Attention, Locked Up With Lawyer While Unconscious
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:07:57 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that Olamide, who suffers from asthma and peptic ulcer, had been bleeding since Monday.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Creates Confusion At Nigeria's Upper Niger River Basin Authority After Appointment Of Two Managing Directors
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:04:18 -0500
President Bola Tinubu had initially appointed one Aliyu Tajudeen as the Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the agency.
Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Former Chief Justices Tanko, Onnoghen, Reps Speaker Abbas, Senator Lawan, Shehu Sani, Over 750 Others
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:37:51 -0500
Wike in a notice of withdrawal of rights of occupancy issued by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and obtained by PREMIUM TIMES announced the revocation of 762 plots of land owned by several prominent Nigerians and corporate entities including Methodist Church of Nigeria and companies in Maitama II area of Abuja for failing to pay for the Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) of their properties.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Locked Up Soldier Who Exposed Colleague’s Link With Boko Haram; Re-absorbed Suspect Into Service –Military Sources
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:27:09 -0500
Agbo, a military police corporal was assigned to stay with an arrested Boko Haram member in the hospital facility, he collected Idris’ phone and gave to the terrorist to contact his family and other terrorists.
BREAKING: Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics Website Hacked
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:40:01 -0500
The Bureau, which made this known in a short statement issued on its X social media handle at 8.32pm on Wednesday, warned the general public to disregard any message or report posted on its behalf by any source until the website is fully restored.
We’re Detaining Activist Olamide Thomas At The Pleasure Of Nigerian Police Boss, Egbetokun –Police Sources
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:55:28 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the IGP has ordered her confinement at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) for an indefinite period, with no clear indication of when she would be released.
Youth Movement Accuses Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa Of Financial Misconduct, Spending N200Million On Thanksgiving Event, Others; Petitions EFCC
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:25:12 -0500
A petition filed by the Progressive Youth Movement of Ikeja, Lagos State, accuses Obasa of using proxy companies to embezzle funds from the Lagos House of Assembly and violating due process and procurement regulations.
NBS Report: Over 2million Nigerians Abducted Under Tinubu's Government With N2.2trillion Paid As Ransoms
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:57:04 -0500
The alarming revelation is contained in the NBS report titled "The Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024", based on surveys conducted within the review period.
Bureau Of Public Procurement Blocks Nigerian Ports Authority's Bid To Cancel 99 Approved Contracts, Re-Award To Handpicked Contractors
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:03:08 -0500
According to the leaked document, the BPP rejected the NPA’s request and plan, and ordered the ageny to provide proper and accountable explanations and details of the supposed awarded projects.
Bauchi State Under Governor Mohammed Spends N1.3billion On Honorarium, Sitting Allowances Amid Hardship
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:59:20 -0500
Also, the state government spent N1billion on foodstuff and catering materials supply in the same period.
Dele Farotimi: Like #EndSARS, Nigerians Have Realised Nation's Judiciary Needs Reset —Sowore
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:58:19 -0500
The former African Action Congress presidential aspirant also called on citizens to mobilize and raise their voices against what he described as a miscarriage of justice.
How FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Reallocated Our Property To His Friend Kingsley Chinda, Approved Title Documents In Two Months – Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:49:52 -0500
The widow said she would fight the injustice of the purported re-allocation of the land to Wike's political associate after the said property has been allocated to her family since 1984.
Inspector-General Egbetokun Bans Nigerian Police From Arbitrary Arrests, Detention Of Youths, Collection, Checking Of Phones
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:22:29 -0500
The police authorities warned that henceforth any police personnel caught indulging in the prohibited acts would be punished including the Commissioner of Police of the command and their supervisors.
#EndBadGovernance: Nigerian Police, Katsina Gov't Still Detaining Eight Protesters Since August, Pursuing Sham Trial
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:07:13 -0500
The group which made the demand in a short statement issued on Monday by its National Secretary, Francis Nwapa, also demanded that the Nigeria Police Force and the Katsina State government must drop all the charges against the protesters.
BREAKING: Activist Abiodun Thomas Speaks From Detention, Says Police Officers Confirmed Force PRO Muyiwa Adejobi Is Behind Ordeal; Threatened Her With Gun, Conducted Interviews Without Lawyer
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:29:21 -0500
Thomas, in a written account obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, revealed that the police personnel noted that Adejobi had vowed that "he will make me smell pepper."
Kano Govt Under Ganduje, Kabir Yusuf Paid N1.2Billion To ‘Unknown Suppliers’ To Power Street Lights For 5 Months –Auditor General
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:32:42 -0500
Abdullahi Ganduje, the current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), governed the state from May 2015 to May 2023, when he was succeeded by the incumbent governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People's Party.
How Corrupt Nigerian Aviation Officials Collect Bribes To Circumvent Regulations, Bring In 24-Year-Old Aircraft With Dubious Paperwork, Endanger Passengers’ Safety
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:35:03 -0500
The Nigerian government had in March 2024 issued a stern warning to holders of the permit for non-commercial flights (PNCF) against engaging in the carriage of passenger, cargo or mail for hire and reward.
Tinubu-led Nigerian Government Pays N85billion As ECOWAS Levy, Hosts 11 African Presidents In Abuja
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:16:23 -0500
Tinubu is hosting Sunday’s meeting in his capacity as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, a role he assumed in June 2023.
EXCLUSIVE: Lagos House Of Assembly Under Obasa Squanders N200million On End-Of-Year Party Amid Economic Hardship
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:54:32 -0500
SaharaReporters learnt from top sources in the know that the Assembly members spent N200million on the programme where they invited musicians and engaged in other merrymaking fanfare.
Anti-Corruption Group Petitions EFCC To Probe Lagos House Of Assembly For Using N17billion 'To Construct Gate'
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:22:49 -0500
This amount has raised eyebrows, as evaluations suggest that the project should not have exceeded N15 million, according to a copy of the petition obtained by SaharaReporters.
Central Bank Of Nigeria Says 94% Of Cash In Circulation Outside Banks And Presently N4.3trillion
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:24:05 -0500
The data revealed that currency outside banks surged to N4.29trillion in October 2024, accounting for 94.3 per cent of the total currency in circulation of N4.55trillion.
Kwara State Under Governor AbdulRazaq Spends Over N8billion On Pilgrimages Project, N42million On Water Facilities
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:30:20 -0500
This is coming amid Nigeria’s economic crisis, triggered by surging inflation caused by the All Progressives Congress in which Governor AbdulRazaq is a member.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police On IGP's Orders Transfer Female Activist, Abiodun Thomas To Notorious FCID Base In Abuja
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:13:08 -0500
The organisation said that the activist was moved to Abuja to face an illegal trial “sponsored by President Bola Tinubu through FPRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi and the IGP.”
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Lieutenant Arrested For Molestation, Homosexual Acts With Junior Colleagues
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:31:59 -0500
During investigation, SaharaReporters gathered that many junior soldiers claimed the Lieutenant had been molesting and having gay sex with them for a long time.
Chinese National Allegedly Orders Nigerian Soldier To Brutalise Two Workers In Lagos For Attempting To Use Back Cabin Of His Toyota Hilux
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:38:13 -0500
The Chinese man is said to be an expatriate of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the company awarded the contract of the electric rapid transit line that runs in Lagos.
Nigeria Doesn't Need Mercenaries Or Foreign Boots To Fight Terrorists; We Just Need Modern Equipment — Defence Chief, Musa
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:43:25 -0500
He revealed that the Nigerian military had started assembling its own Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC).
I Never Sent Anyone To Afe Babalola; Those Who Went, Did So Of Their Own Accord – Dele Farotimi
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:35:40 -0500
Farotimi on Friday made it clear that he opposed any attempts to mediate or beg for his release, stating that the legal process should take its natural course.
Youth Rights Campaign Demands Immediate Release Of Female Activist, Abiodun Thomas, Condemns Nigerian Police
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:11:16 -0500
Thomas, also known as "Horlarmidey Africano" was arrested for criticising the excesses of the operatives of the Force and comments of the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
#FreeOlamideNow: Activists Community Demands Release Of Abiodun Thomas, Asks Police To Channel Efforts On Tackling Crimes
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:55:01 -0500
SaharaReporters had reported earlier on Friday that the police arrested Olamide Thomas, also known as "Horlarmidey Africano" for criticising the excesses of the operatives of the Force.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Arrest Female Activist, Abiodun Thomas On Orders Of ACP Adejobi For Criticising His Comments On Officers' Excesses
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:41:36 -0500
SaharaReporters had reported on November 8, how she raised concerns about her safety, alleging that ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Police Public Relations Officer, was targeting her.
DOCUMENTS: How FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Issued Certificate Of Occupancy, R-of-O To Proxy Company In Weeks Amid Land-Grabbing Scandal
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:05:38 -0500
SaharaReporters on Friday obtained the R of O and C of O documents issued to Saravera Nigeria Limited, both dated October 15 and November 11, with the latter document signed by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike.
$4.5billion Fraud: EFCC Rejects Central Bank Ex-Governor Godwin Emefiele’s Application Over Court Jurisdiction
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:36:54 -0500
The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State set January 7, 2025, to decide on the objection raised by Emefiele, over the $4.5billion and N2.8billion fraud charges against him.
More Documents Expose FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Personal Lawyer, Orbih, PDP Chieftain, Sandy Onor, Other Cronies In Abuja Land Grabbing Scandal
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:45:23 -0500
Sources told SaharaReporters that Onor who is a director at ALEED Construction Limited with a total number of 500,000 shares, is Wike’s confidant.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Education Fund, TETFUND Pays N325million To APC Party In Adamawa For Day-To-Day Running Of Activities
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:05:50 -0500
SaharaReporters learnt that the money from the education fund came to the APC state committee in payment of N25,000,000 monthly from October 2023 to October 2024 and is now a subject of controversy as some of the party leaders accused the others of embezzlement and management.
DOCUMENTS: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Reallocates Abuja Lands To Cronies Using Companies Owned By Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, Others
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:19:21 -0500
Documents from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday showed that the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon Kingsley Chinda, is a serving director in one of such companies known as Saravera Nigeria Limited.
Budget Performance: Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Spends N9billion To Buy 'Backup Vehicles' For 40 House Of Assembly Members
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:02:38 -0500
The Q3 budget performance report showed the state’s expenditure ending September 30, 2024 and cumulative spending by the state from January to September, from the original and revised budget appropriation for the 2024 fiscal year.
Governor Makinde-led Oyo Government Approves N214million To Build Head Of Service's Residence
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:45:38 -0500
The state government noted that the dilapidated quarters would be transformed into a modern and conducive residence befitting the rejuvenation of the civil and public service in the state.
Special Report: Disquiet As Nigeria's Inspector-General Egbetokun Appoints Notorious Rights Abuser, DCP Akin Fakorede To Head IGP Monitoring Unit
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:53:49 -0500
Some inquiries into his activities including panels that investigated police brutality in Nigeria also indicted Fakorede, and even recommended his sacking or demotion.
BREAKING: Air Cargo Plane Crash-Lands In Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:39:00 -0500
The incident occurred at approximately 10:05 a.m., involving an E-Cargo aircraft carrying six crew members.
Kogi State Under Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Spends N17billion On Debt Servicing Out Of Total N23billion Revenue
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:25:00 -0500
This means Yahaya Bello spent almost 74% of the state's Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) to repay interests incurred on domestic and foreign loan agreements.
#FreeDeleFarotimi: Afe Babalola Obtains Court Order To Ban Farotimi’s Bestseller, Seize Royalties
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 03:28:49 -0500
The book has been a topic of heated debate due to its allegations of judicial manipulation and recently became a global bestseller in the politics category on Amazon platform.
Nigerian Policemen Torture 22-Year-Old Man To Death In Abuja After Detaining Him For Eight Months Without Trial, Seeking Bribe From Family
Wed, 11 Dec 2024 01:46:37 -0500
SaharaReporters learnt from top sources in the FCT command that Emmanuel was tortured to death after his detention for eight months without trial and his corpse was dumped into the morgue without information to the family.