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BREAKING: Sowore Leads Hundreds Of Abuja Protesters On ‘Save Jabi Lake’, Condemns Land Grabbing By FCT Minister Wike
Sat, 23 May 2026 04:47:15 -0400
The protesters, who trooped out in significant numbers across key parts of the capital, accused the FCT administration of hijacking legitimately acquired lands in Abuja and reallocating them to political associates and cronies.
EXCLUSIVE: Crisis In Nigerian Immigration, Enugu Command Over Alleged Extortion Of Passport Applicants, Mass Transfer Of Officers
Sat, 23 May 2026 02:21:53 -0400
The Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) and Passport Control Officer (PCO) in charge of the Enugu State Command, Angela Nwachukwu Obiora, has been accused of inventing illegal "commitment" and "express" fees, directly undermining the passport centralisation reforms introduced by the Federal Ministry of Interior.
EXCLUSIVE: Fear Grips Enugu Police Barracks Occupants Over Alleged Sale Of Officers’ Quarters, Forced Relocation, N1Million Compensation Plans
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:10:57 -0400
The Officer-in-Charge (O/C) of the Works Department at the Enugu State Police Command, identified as CSP Emmanuel Bajit, has reportedly been tasked with compiling a master list of all affected occupants under strict instructions from Force Headquarters.
Leaked Memo: Tinubu Govt Directs Universities To Fund Lecturers’ Allowances Through Internal Revenue, Sparks Tuition Hike Fears
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:43:05 -0400
The memo further announced the suspension of the allowance due to the university’s worsening financial situation.
'Justice Can't Be Cracked': Activist ‘Justice Crack’ Breaks Silence After Release From DSS Custody, Thanks Nigerians
Fri, 22 May 2026 04:06:34 -0400
Chidiebere expressed deep gratitude to the Nigerian public, media practitioners, and human rights activists who campaigned heavily for his freedom.
BREAKING: Activist 'Justice Crack' Freed From DSS Detention After Nearly Four Weeks
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:16:38 -0400
This was made known by fiery human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in a post shared on X on Thursday night.
BREAKING: IGP Orders Mass Demobilisation Of Nigeria Police Mobile Force Officers On Health, Compassionate Grounds
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:31:55 -0400
The memo, referenced “CH:5660/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.89/196” and dated May 18, 2026, was issued by the Department of Operations at Force Headquarters, Abuja, according to a document obtained by SaharaReporters.
EXCLUSIVE: Kaduna Governor Sani Hijacks LG Allocations, Releases About N25M Monthly Despite N500M–N600M Allocation, Chairman Alleges
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:29:33 -0400
The allegation comes amid increasing complaints from residents over the alleged lack of visible projects in many local government areas nearly two years after the chairmen assumed office.
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints 40-Year-Old Prof. Segun Aina As New JAMB Registrar, Replaces Oloyede
Thu, 21 May 2026 06:13:03 -0400
Aina, who will turn 40 in July, is expected to take over the leadership of the examination body after Oloyede completes his two-term tenure.
BREAKING: Rivers Governor Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries Amid Rift With Wike
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:43:40 -0400
Fubara announced his decision in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, declaring that he would back whoever eventually emerges as the APC candidate.
EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Used Oyo School Principal’s Car To Transport Abducted Pupils, Then Burnt It –Community Chairman
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:11:40 -0400
According to the community chairman, the burnt vehicle was discovered at one of the entrances leading into the thick forest where the terrorists reportedly took the victims.
EXCLUSIVE: Sowore Accuses FCT Minister Wike Of Allocating 3 Hectares Of Jabi Lake Park Land To Himself, Plans Protest To Stop ‘Illegal Takeover’
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:35:59 -0400
Sowore made the allegation during a visit to Jabi Lake Park in Abuja, where thousands of Nigerians gather daily for relaxation, recreation, and exercise.
BREAKING: WAEC Candidates Relocated To Safer Communities After Oyo Terror Attack
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:25:09 -0400
The relocation followed coordinated attacks on schools in communities including Ahoro-Esiele, Yawota and Oko Ile, where armed terrorists abducted pupils, teachers and residents.
EXCLUSIVE: Family Of Beheaded Oyo Teacher Mourns, Says He Died Childless After Over 10 Years Of Marriage
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:01:17 -0400
The late teacher was seized alongside several colleagues from Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele, during the raid on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Most Of Them Were Teenagers Dressed As Soldiers’: Eyewitness Says Oyo School Attackers Were As Young As 15
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:21:10 -0400
The witness, who lamented the worsening insecurity and the short stay of security personnel deployed after the attacks, said many of the assailants were teenagers, with some believed to be as young as 15 years old.
EXCLUSIVE: How Oyo School Abductors Wore Army Uniforms, Forced Principal To Drive Pupils Into Forest In Stolen Car
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:42:18 -0400
Speaking with SaharaReporters, Ojo gave a chilling account of how the attackers stormed schools in Esiele and Yawota communities, opening fire indiscriminately while terrified pupils and teachers scrambled for safety.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I Wish I Never Sent Them To School’: Oyo Farmer Says Four Children, Daughter-in-Law, Infant Grandchild Abducted In School Attack
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:03:30 -0400
Ojo spoke exclusively to SaharaReporters on Tuesday during a visit to the affected community, where fear and tension still hang heavily over residents following the coordinated abductions.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Our Teacher Ran Away First When Terrorists Attacked School’: 12-Year-Old Oyo Survivor Recounts Hiding In Bush Till Evening
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:34:54 -0400
The survivor, identified as Aminah, spoke to SaharaReporters with the permission of her parents amid growing fears over worsening insecurity around schools in Oyo State following the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers.
BREAKING: Panic In Oyo Community As Parents Forcefully Withdraw Children From School Over Bandit Attack Rumours
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:09:24 -0400
SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred at Ijeru Baptist Basic School I and III following reports circulating within the area that armed bandits had allegedly invaded communities around the Ajawa axis.
'You Are Lying To This Jury’ — UK Court Berates Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani In Bribery Trial Amid Explosive Evidence Of Luxury
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:41:32 -0400
The prosecutor instead portrayed her as the “General” of a sprawling bribery operation in which oil executives allegedly showered her with luxury in exchange for access and influence.
Alleged Cybercrime: Abuja Court Grants N5Million Bail To Blogger 'Justice Crack'
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:24:08 -0400
The court further directed that the surety must provide proof of residence through either a tenancy agreement or a certificate of occupancy to be deposited at the court registry.
VIDEO: Driver Recounts Narrow Escape As Gunmen Abduct Seven Passengers From Abuja-Bound Bus In Kogi
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:06 -0400
The incident was disclosed in a video shared online by an Instagram user identified as Ominyimotors, who revealed that his driver narrowly escaped being kidnapped while delivering a vehicle to Abuja.
Confusion As Nigerian Military Declared ISWAP Commander Bilal Minuki Dead In 2024 Before Trump, Tinubu Announced Same Killing On Friday
Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:08 -0400
The contradiction has raised questions about battlefield intelligence records and the accuracy of high-profile counterterrorism announcements involving one of the most wanted IS-affiliated commanders in the Lake Chad Basin.
BREAKING: ISIS Top Commander Killed By US Forces Linked To Kidnapping Of 100 Schoolgirls In Dapchi, Yobe
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:12:51 -0400
According to the Defence Headquarters, the operation marked a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism across Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel region.
'ICPC Stopped Me From Giving My Husband Dinner, Denied Access To Doctor’ — Ex-Governor El-Rufai’s Wife Laments Rights Violation
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:56:48 -0400
Aichatou El-Rufai alleged that ICPC operatives prevented her husband’s doctor from seeing him despite what she described as an “explicit court order” granting him unrestricted medical access.
BREAKING: Thousands Of PTA Teachers Withdraw Services Across Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges Over Poor Pay, Others
Fri, 15 May 2026 08:14:00 -0400
SaharaReporters obtained messages circulating among affected teachers in several schools nationwide, confirming that the action is already spreading, with reports of compliance and partial shutdowns across multiple Federal Unity Colleges.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Launch Fresh Recruitment Into Elite Drone Unit, Seek Officers With Tech, Engineering Skills
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:49:07 -0400
A police wireless message dated May 13, 2026, and obtained by SaharaReporters, directed all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in Zones 1-17 and Commissioners of Police across the country to urgently submit names and details of qualified personnel interested in joining the elite unit.
EXCLUSIVE: Seme Border Stakeholders Accuse Ex-Customs Border Boss Adenuga Of Ordering N4m Per Truck Into Private Accounts, Allege N37.2bn Diversion
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:39:35 -0400
Multiple sources familiar with the operation told SaharaReporters that Adenuga informed customs brokers and stakeholders at the border that he had secured approval from the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, authorising the Seme Border Command to independently generate operational funds for anti-smuggling activities, customs intelligence gathering, trans-border crime enforcement and infrastructural upgrades.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police Remove Ondo Commissioner Adebowale Lawal After N2Million Monthly Levy Scandal, Pick Replacement
Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:22 -0400
He has now been succeeded by senior police officer, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, as the new Commissioner of Police in Ondo State.
How Niger State Government Claimed It Spent N1.5billion On Suleja Market Road That Was Never Constructed
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:40:07 -0400
At the site, there was no indication of road construction work, the market was toured from the main gate entrance road to other ends with no sign of any road construction by the state government.
‘We Slept Outside With Mosquitoes’: Adamawa Pilgrims Stranded In Saudi Arabia Despite Paying Over N8.3Million Each For Hajj
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:58:41 -0400
The affected pilgrims were identified in the footage as coming from Yola North, Song and Madagali local government areas. Madagali is the hometown of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
BREAKING: Abuja Court Martial Adjourns Coup Trial To May 18, Orders Lawyers To Wear Robes Or Be Denied Audience
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:30:59 -0400
A source close to the proceedings told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that the tribunal made its position clear during the latest sitting.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Faction Beheads Over Seven Captives After Failed Escape Attempt In Borno, Others Forced To Watch
Wed, 13 May 2026 14:13:12 -0400
The victims were then executed after their escape attempt failed. Sources described that their bodies were later displayed in a cruel manner inside the camp as a warning to others.
BREAKING: NYSC Member Arrested Over Podcasts Criticising Kwara Bridge Project, Sources Link Operation To Ex-Commissioner Olododo
Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:03 -0400
Sources familiar with the incident told SaharaReporters that Ajibare was picked up on Wednesday in Osogbo, Osun State, where he is currently serving under the NYSC scheme.
BREAKING: Whistleblower Oluwasanmi's Case Adjourned As Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Seeks Transfer To Federal High Court
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:31 -0400
However, a source familiar with the court proceedings, who spoke to SaharaReporters shortly after the session, said the case was adjourned to June 30 following the raising of jurisdictional issues.
BREAKING: Court Sentences Former Minister, Saleh Mamman To 75 Years Jail Over N33.8billion Fraud
Wed, 13 May 2026 06:37:23 -0400
The judgment on this case was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, he convicted Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following months of proceedings that examined multiple layers of alleged financial misconduct linked to his time in public office.
BREAKING: Inspector-General Disu Orders Transfer Of 132 Police Officers From Edo Command In Shake-Up
Wed, 13 May 2026 04:03:52 -0400
This was contained in an internal police signal dated May 12, 2026, and referenced CH: 5360/EDS/VOL.15/55, obtained by SaharaReporters.
BREAKING: IGP Bans POS Operators Within 200 Metres Of All Police Stations In Nigeria Over Extortion Allegations
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:46:06 -0400
The directive Is contained in an internal police wireless message issued by the Inspector-General of Police and seen by SaharaReporters on Tuesday.
BREAKING: Kidnapped Southern Kaduna Priest Regains Freedom After Three Months In Captivity
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:31 -0400
According to the statement, the priest is now safe, receiving medical attention, and in stable condition.
EXCLUSIVE: How Seme Customs Controller Adenuga Was Arrested By NSA Over Alleged Secret Border Gate Used For Massive Smuggling Of Vehicles, Rice, Contrabands
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:34:48 -0400
According to the sources, the illegal operation allegedly involved the breaking of a section of the international border fence jointly demarcating Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, after which an iron gate was reportedly installed to facilitate the movement of smuggled goods into Nigeria.
EXCLUSIVE: ₦16.7billion Culvert Newly Built By Tinubu Govt To Replace Mokwa Bridge Shows Cracks, Begins Falling Apart
Tue, 12 May 2026 07:30:01 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that community members have become increasingly worried about the integrity of the structure following visible signs of damage on the newly constructed culvert.
Civil Coalition Plans Mass Protest Over Alleged Missing N26.9billion USPF Funds Under Tinubu Govt
Tue, 12 May 2026 06:44:28 -0400
SERAP had also urged him to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and appropriate anti-corruption agencies, to promptly and effectively investigate the alleged missing or diverted funds.
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC Seeks Court Date To Arraign FCTA Official Anita Odom Over ‘UNIPORT, NYSC Certificate Forgery’
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:13:25 -0400
Senior ICPC sources told SaharaReporters that Mrs Odom earlier approached a magistrate court with a civil suit to stop the ICPC from probing and prosecuting her.
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Sets Up Probe Panel To Track Soldiers Who Leaked Yobe Terror Attack Details To Media
Mon, 11 May 2026 09:56:57 -0400
Military sources told SaharaReporters that the move followed the publication of an exclusive report detailing the coordinated insurgent assaults on two military installations in Yobe, which reportedly resulted in significant casualties among troops and Mobile Police officers.
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Exempts Candidates Seeking To Study Education, Agric Courses From Taking UTME
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:52:46 -0400
The new policy, which takes effect from the 2026/2027 admission cycle, was unveiled on Monday during the annual admission policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu’s NSA Ribadu Orders Army To Conceal Boko Haram, ISWAP Attacks Until After 2027 Elections –Military Sources
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:30:23 -0400
Sources told SaharaReporters that shortly after the publication of the newspaper’s exclusive report detailing how at least 36 soldiers and Mobile Police officers were killed during coordinated attacks in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, commanders expressed anger that the information leaked to the press.
UBA Keeps Mum As Nigeria Police, DSS Deny Holding Bloggers Accused Of Defaming Bank Chairman Tony Elumelu
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:44:40 -0400
Questions have continued to trail the circumstances surrounding the case, including whether the bloggers were formally arrested, where they may currently be held, and whether due process has been followed.
NLNG Funds Given To Imo Gov. Uzodimma, Moved To Governors' Forum, Linked To Finance Minister Wale Edun's Removal –Sources
Sun, 10 May 2026 13:13:50 -0400
Sources said controversy began when Uzodimma allegedly informed colleagues that the funds had already been expended.
BREAKING: Groups Push Jonathan To Join 2027 Presidential Race, May Pick Up PDP Presidential Form Monday
Sun, 10 May 2026 05:29:46 -0400
Sources indicated that former President Goodluck Jonathan might pick up the PDP presidential nomination form on Monday.
BREAKING: EFCC Declares Buhari's Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq Wanted
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:05:56 -0400
The anti-corruption agency announced the development in a notice published on its official website, urging members of the public with information regarding the former minister’s whereabouts to contact the commission through its designated offices and phone lines.
