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Nigerian Police SIU Officers Accused Of Extorting N5million From Abuja Resident For Bail
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:41:42 -0400
SaharaReporters obtained receipts detailing how payments were made to the coffers of policemen and their proxies who extorted Ediagbonya, who is als a property agent.
BREAKING: Hundreds Of Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists Hold Eid Prayer In Lake Chad Region Of Borno After Maiduguri Bombings
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:21:42 -0400
However, the emergence of heavily armed insurgents conducting such prayers in an open field underscores growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria’s North-East.
BREAKING: Two Persons Dead As Explosions Rock Lagos, Calabar, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:05:20 -0400
Eyewitnesses said the blast was so powerful that it shook nearby buildings, with many initially mistaking it for a bomb explosion.
Financiers Of Terrorism Are Known But Government Knows Why Their Names Are Not Released — Ex Army Chief Buratai
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:29:29 -0400
He stated that relevant government agencies are already aware of those behind terror financing.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Detains Brig. Gen. Archibong, Domestic Staff Over Links To General Who Exposed Release Of Terror Financing Suspects
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:27 -0400
Sources said Archibong’s domestic staff, including his cook/gardener, personal assistant, and driver, were arrested and detained in connection with the case.
EXCLUSIVE: Death Row Inmate In Ebonyi Alleges ‘Sham’ Trial, Says ‘No Investigation, No Eyewitness, They Collected Money’
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:08:25 -0400
Ikechukwu maintained that the deceased, whom he described as his “apprentice's girlfriend,” was not killed by him but took her own life after ingesting a poisonous substance.
EXCLUSIVE: CSP ‘Princess’ Nkiruka Nwode Identified As Voice In Leaked Audio Exposing Illegal Arms Deals, Threats Against Detained Whistleblower, Nnamdi Emeh
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:26:57 -0400
The revelations have intensified concerns over Nnamdi’s prolonged detention and the role of officers of the Nigeria Police Force.
BREAKING: Police Invite Edo LG Acting Chairman Akiotu, Three Officials Over Fraud Allegations
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:32:30 -0400
Akiotu, who also serves as chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Edo State, is under investigation alongside the Director of Finance, Ohiafi Kehinde Andrew; the Head of Department, Budget, Planning and Statistics, Otairu Gospel; and the Director of Administration and General Services, Ahonsi Charles.
BREAKING: Delta Youths Strip, Rape, Molest, Assault Women During ‘Raping Festival’ In Ozoro Community
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:28:56 -0400
The incident, which has sparked widespread condemnation, occurred on Thursday during the kingdom’s festival.
BREAKING: Governor Oborevwori’s Brother, Delta Sports Commission Chairman, Allegedly Beats Kickboxing Coach For Demanding Unpaid Funds
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:30:31 -0400
Onoriode is the current Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, inaugurated in December 2024 by Governor Oborevwori.
BREAKING: Borno Governor Zulum Warns Of Two Suicide Bombers Plotting Attacks In Maiduguri During Eid
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:02:06 -0400
Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Damaturu, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum disclosed the warning, stating: “We have intelligence that there are two suicide bombers lurking around to carry out attacks, and we are calling on all our people to remain vigilant.”
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Audio Exposes Police Corruption, Illegal Arms Deals, Threats Against Detained Ex-NYSC Member Nnamdi Emeh
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:23:52 -0400
In the conversation between two individuals identified as “Princess” and a male speaker, the latter alleged that Nnamdi had openly boasted about his activities and influence.
EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Arrests NDDC Employee, Pastor Esimogu, Over Alleged Multi-Million-Naira Contract Fraud
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:56:02 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that Esimogu was arrested on Wednesday around 9:30 p.m. at a popular hospitality spot in Wuse, Abuja, by operatives of the agency.
Nigeria Fourth In Global Terrorism Index, Reports Largest Death Toll Increase Amid Global Decline
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:07:18 -0400
According to the report, Nigeria recorded two out of the 20 most fatal terrorist attacks in 2025, all of which occurred in Borno State and were carried out by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
Police May Withdraw From Osun Council Secretariats, As IGP Disu Reviews Role In Political Disputes –Sources
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:59:11 -0400
The new IGP is said to be reviewing legal briefs and internal reports with a view to ensuring that the police are not seen as supporting unauthorised office occupation, but rather focusing on strengthening security nationwide.
BREAKING: ‘Senegal Has Right To Appeal, No Country Will Be Favoured,’ CAF President On AFCON Final Controversy
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:14 -0400
The CAF President acknowledged the deep controversy surrounding the final, admitting that the events had damaged trust in African football.
BREAKING: Cross River Governor Otu Orders Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections To Resign By March 26
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:52:33 -0400
He stressed that public office must not be mixed with personal political ambitions, noting that governance should remain the top priority.
EXCLUSIVE: IGP Disu Orders Resit Promotion Exam For Senior Police Officers Sidelined Under Egbetokun’s 'Cash-For-Rank' Tenure
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:51:22 -0400
A confidential police wireless message obtained by SaharaReporters, dated March 16, 2026, shows that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has rescheduled the exercise for Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), and Superintendents of Police (SPs) who were “not successful” in the December 2025 and March 2026 promotion cycles.
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Fixes Friday For Eid-Al-Fitr As Nigerian Muslims Await Sultan’s Final Declaration
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:16 -0400
The announcement was made during a live broadcast of the moon sighting exercise monitored across social media platforms by Haramin Sharifain Info.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria's Crude Oil Production Falls To Lowest In 19 Months Amid Middle-East Crisis
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:16:46 -0400
The breakdown shows that actual crude oil production stood at 1.313 million barrels daily, blended condensate stood at 48,740 barrels daily and unblended condensate 121,519 daily, totalling 1.483 million barrels daily.
BREAKING: CAF Strips Senegal Of AFCON 2025 Title, Declares Morocco Winners After Appeal Ruling
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:56:34 -0400
The decision followed an appeal lodged by Morocco challenging earlier rulings by the CAF Disciplinary Board.
EXCLUSIVE: Atiku’s Sons Tear Adamawa ADC Apart As Both Vie For Same Federal Constituency Seat
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:44:23 -0400
Sources familiar with the situation described the development as “deeply damaging,” alleging that both factions are being directly influenced and funded by the sons of the former vice president.
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections To Resign Before March 31
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:16:38 -0400
The move is seen as a preemptive step to enforce political neutrality within government and prevent the use of public office for electoral advantage ahead of the 2027 polls.
BREAKING: IGP Disu Orders Nationwide Compilation Of Inspectors’ Nominal Roll For Promotion To ASP
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:18:55 -0400
Several Inspectors, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, lamented that they have remained on the same rank for eight years.
BREAKING: Court Orders Olabisi Onabanjo University Hospital To Reinstate Nurse Sacked Over Online Interview, Pay Outstanding Salaries
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:34:13 -0400
The court found that the claimant’s employment, which had statutory flavour, could only be lawfully terminated with the approval of the hospital’s Management Board.
EXCLUSIVE: Audit Indicts Nigeria’s NEPC Boss Nonye Ayeni Over N229.9Million Contracts Awarded To Unregistered Firms
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:14:49 -0400
According to the audit report prepared by a team of auditors from the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation, the contracts were awarded despite the apparent absence of legal registration status for the companies involved.
BREAKING: Court Strikes Out Cyberstalking Charges Filed By Egbetokun Against Sowore Over ‘Illegal IGP’ Remark
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:55:40 -0400
The suit, filed under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, was initiated by the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following Sowore’s reference to him as an “illegal IGP”.
EXCLUSIVE: Borno Government Spends N7.7billion On Boko Haram Rehabilitation In 21 Months As Bombings Persist
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:08:13 -0400
Findings from the 2025 full-year budget performance document show that N4.3billion was spent on “livelihood support for Repentant Boko Haram members” in 2025 alone.
Nigerian Bar Association Condemns FCT Judge For Ordering Lawyer To Kneel In Court, Says Action Not Recognised By Law
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:37:33 -0400
According to the NBA, the judge’s directive followed a disagreement over a hearing date during which the lawyer allegedly raised his voice while addressing the court.
Police Confirm 23 Persons Killed, 108 Injured In Multiple Suicide Bombing In Maiduguri
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:45 -0400
The coordinated attacks occurred at three separate locations across the city, throwing residents into panic and prompting a swift response from security agencies and emergency services.
BREAKING: Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri Including Teaching Hospital
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:20:13 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that the first explosion occurred around 7pm during iftar, the evening meal that marks the breaking of the Ramadan fast.
BREAKING: Two Dead As Helicopter Crashes In Tema Region Of Ghana
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:39:49 -0400
According to reports, security operatives quickly arrived at the crash site and cordoned off the area as authorities began preliminary investigations into the cause of the incident.
EXCLUSIVE: Scandal Rocks Nigeria Police FCID As DIG Ochalla Allegedly Promotes Officers Under Corruption Probe To Head Sensitive Units
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:49:44 -0400
Sources within the Nigeria Police Force told SaharaReporters that the development has caused serious concerns among officers who fear that the appointments could undermine discipline, accountability and professionalism within the investigative arm of the force.
BREAKING: Protest Rocks Works Ministry Abuja As Families Demand Answers From Umahi Over Five Missing NELAN Engineers
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:41:28 -0400
The protesters called for the release of the victims’ bodies, lamenting that five years after their mysterious disappearance, there has been no clear investigation or closure on the matter.
BREAKING: Court Grants N50Million Bail To UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo Over Alleged Cyberstalking, Defamation Of MFM Pastor
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:49:17 -0400
Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the blogger bail in the sum of N50 million with strict conditions.
EXCLUSIVE: Boko Haram Demands N3.52Billion For 176 Kidnapped Woro Residents In Kwara As Negotiations Stall –Community Sources
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:31:36 -0400
Sources familiar with the situation told SaharaReporters that the silence from authorities in recent weeks is linked to ongoing but unsuccessful negotiations between representatives of the government and the terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram.
BREAKING: Hundreds Stranded As Kaduna-Abuja Train Collides With Another Train
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:56:35 -0400
The incident, which occurred during the peak early morning commute, has sparked concerns over safety protocols and signaling systems on Nigeria’s busiest rail route.
BREAKING: Uber, Bolt, Other Ride-Hailing Drivers Begin Three-Day Strike In Lagos, Ogun
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:50:41 -0400
The drivers said the action, which began on Monday, March 16, 2026, and is expected to end on Wednesday, March 18, is aimed at demanding lower commissions and a more balanced relationship with the ride-hailing companies.
BREAKING: DSS Detains Niger Delta Activist Owous After Arrest At Itakpe Train Station, Denies Family, Lawyers Access
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:35 -0400
Video Shows Residents Leaving Sokoto Village Over Relentless Bandit Attacks
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:39:08 -0400
He noted that residents were seen leaving the village in groups, packing into vehicles with their belongings as they moved away from the area.
Police Tear Gas Canister Hits APC Women Leader In Kogi Community, Leaves Severe Facial Injuries
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:35:01 -0400
Another resident added that Iwamofe had no confrontation with the officers before she was hit.
BREAKING: Iran Fires Multiple Missiles To UAE, Six Persons Dead, 141 Injured Including Nigerians
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:46:47 -0400
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Saturday, the ministry said that “UAE air defence systems on 14th March engaged 9 ballistic missiles and 33 UAVs launched from Iran.”
BREAKING: Japan Confirms Suspected Ballistic Missile From North Korea Amid US-Iran-Israeli Conflict
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:11:18 -0400
The development was shared on the verified X account of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan as officials continued to monitor the situation.
Nigerian Policeman Cries Out Over Injustice: 'I Was Dismissed Unlawfully, Reinstated, But 13 Years’ Salaries Never Paid'
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:54:09 -0400
The officer, who said he has spent years seeking justice, alleged that promotions, salaries, and benefits due to him for over a decade remain unpaid, even after his dismissal from the force was overturned.
Bandits Demand N10Million, AK-47, Motorcycles From Zamfara Community To Allow Residents Remain In Village
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:57 -0400
Entire families, including children and the elderly, have reportedly begun a journey of displacement, walking under the harsh sun with little certainty about their destination.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria’s NEPC Boss Nonye Ayeni Spent N230Million On 15 Foreign Trips In One Year Despite Presidential Ban –Audit Query
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:47:50 -0400
The report noted that the trips violated extant circulars and presidential directives governing official travel for public officials.
BREAKING: 'We Fear Pregnant Women, Children Are Dead': Families Of 176 Abducted Woro Residents Lament Silence From Terrorists, Kwara Govt
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:36:12 -0400
According to relatives of the victims, there has been no meaningful communication from the terrorists since the captives were taken away, while the government has also failed to provide any concrete update on rescue efforts.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Confirm Redeployment Of DIGs, Achinyan Moves To Intelligence, Onwuemelie To Logistics And Supply
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:12:43 -0400
According to an internal police wireless communication dated March 10, 2026 and obtained by SaharaReporters, the Force has assigned officers to key departments, namely the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and the Department of Logistics and Supply (DLS).
BREAKING: Appeal Court Overturns High Court Ruling, Affirms Wole Oluyede As PDP Gov Candidate For Ekiti
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:35:57 -0400
The Appeal Court ruled that Wole Oluyede is the duly nominated PDP governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State.
EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Governor Orders Arrest Of Over 50 APC Members Protesting "Doctored" Congress Results
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:38:08 -0400
Sources within the party told SaharaReporters that the governor instructed the Nigeria Police Force in the state to arrest the protesting members after demonstrations broke out over what party insiders described as attempts by top party leaders to alter the list of affirmed executives produced during the congresses.
