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BREAKING: Suleiman, Young Critic Detained Over Alleged Cyberbullying Of Borno GIS Chief, Freed After Forcing Father To 'Apologise'
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:31:22 -0400
According to SaharaReporters, Suleiman regained his freedom after his father, Usman Ngari, was compelled to issue a public apology in the wake of the outlet's earlier report.
Woman Dies After Lagos Hospital LASUTH Allegedly Denied Her Surgery, Left Needle Inside Her In Previous Operation
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:15:50 -0400
This is despite complications from a previous botched procedure where the hospital left a surgical needle inside her body, SaharaReporters was told.
BREAKING: New Terror Group, Mahmuda, Emerges In North-Central Nigeria, Kills Over 15 Vigilantes, Others
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:27:42 -0400
Some affected communities are in Kaiama Local Government Area (Kemaanji, Tenebo, Baabete, Nuku, Nanu) and Barutein Local Government Area (villages in Yashikira District), both in Kwara.
Borno GIS Chief Uses Police To Arrest 26-Year-Old Critic Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:19:54 -0400
The police in Borno State, acting under instructions from top political figures, are being used as tools of suppression against dissenting voices, especially young people critical of the APC-led administration.
BREAKING: Court Orders Fast-Tracked Trial Of 15 Domestic Workers Held In Prison For 6 Years Over Patience Jonathan’s Missing Jewellery
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:21:09 -0400
The 15 accused persons, most of whom were part of Mrs Jonathan’s domestic staff, were arrested in 2019 and have remained in detention without bail, with the case dragging on endlessly for years amid reports of consistent manipulation of court processes.
BREAKING: Armed Herdsmen Currently Attacking Benue State Communities Few Hours After Invasion
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:36:13 -0400
The gunmen had stormed some of the communities around 04:15pm on Thursday.
BREAKING: Nigerian First Lady, Remi Tinubu’s Convoy Kills Seven-Year-Old Girl In Ondo State
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:14:12 -0400
Multiple sources told SaharaReporters that a butter coloured hilux in the First Lady’s convoy knocked Saratu around Oba Ile while the president's wife was moving from the airport to the venue of the event.
BREAKING: David Nwokorie, Arrested And Detained After Breakup With Ex-Police DIG’s Daughter, Released On Bail After Sowore, Isaac Bristol’s Intervention
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:35:48 -0400
Nwokorie regained his freedom on Thursday after the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.
BREAKING: Suspected Herdsmen Armed With AK-47 Rifles Take Over Ukum Communities In Benue State
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:44:18 -0400
According to sources, the herdsmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed the community around 04:15pm on Thursday.
BREAKING: ICPC Grills Enugu ECTDA Chairman Anya Over Alleged N417Million Fraud, Abuse Of Office
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:15 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that this development is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged large-scale financial irregularities and abuse of office.
BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi State Amid Claims That She Visited
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:50:12 -0400
The assailants, believed to be targeting the Senator herself, reportedly vandalised windows in her late grandfather’s home before being repelled by a swift response from civil defence operatives and members of the local community.
BREAKING: Former Enugu APC Chairman Ben Nwoye Resigns, Cites Party’s Disintegration
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:38:52 -0400
Nwoye, who announced his resignation at a media briefing in Enugu on Thursday, expressed frustration over internal conflicts, vindictive politics, and disregard for core principles.
BREAKING: Lagos Court Discharges Alabi Quadri, Young Nigerian Who Stood Before Peter Obi’s Convoy In Viral Photo
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:39:25 -0400
He was discharged and acquitted of conspiracy to commit felony and armed robbery.
EXCLUSIVE: Man Detained For Breaking Up With Daughter Of Retired Nigerian Police DIG Hilary Opara, Alleges She Got PENCOM Job Through Father’s Influence, Not Merit
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:14:07 -0400
As SaharaReporters reported earlier on Wednesday, the Nigeria Police Force imposed tough administrative bail conditions on David after his arrest.
EXCLUSIVE: Lagos Council Chairmanship Hopeful, Samad Ogunbo, Under Police Probe Over Dual Salary Payments, Holding Two Govt Positions Simultaneously
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:10:53 -0400
According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, Ogunbo was appointed as "Supervisor for Health" at the Eti-Osa Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in April 2022. However, records from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) show that he was still listed as an active staff member on its payroll during the same period.
Family Seeks Justice After Security Guard Dies 'Under Torture' At Notorious Akwuzu Police Custody In Anambra
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:05:54 -0400
In the petition, the family outlined the harrowing circumstances surrounding Ayagwa’s death, accusing officers of the Awkuzu RRS of gross human rights violations and abuse of power.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Impose Stringent Bail Conditions On Man Arrested For Breaking Up With Daughter Of Retired DIG, Hilary Opara
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:16:54 -0400
The sureties must either be Federal Government employees not below Grade Level 17, or businessmen with landed properties in Abuja covered by a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Orchestrated Obasa’s Court Victory In Exchange For Justice Yetunde Pinheiro’s Appointment To Appeal Court –Sources
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:33:09 -0400
Sources told SaharaReporters that the arrangement was discussed during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, February 25, between the Presidency and Justice Pinheiro’s husband, Kemi Pinheiro, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Nigerian Communications Commission Secretly Employs 17 Staff Including 11 Northerners Amid Massive Revenue Loss, Deteriorating Telecom Quality
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:03:31 -0400
The source said that of the 17 newly secretly employed staff, 11 are from northern Nigeria, while only two are from the South-East and four are from South-West.
BREAKING: DSS Officer Accused Of Attempted Murder Escapes From Nigerian Police Custody In Ebonyi
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:30:09 -0400
Sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Anyim Chukwudi, who serves in Cross River State, carried out the attack on April 6, 2024, alongside his brother, Mr. Anyim Eugene Anyata.
BREAKING: Gun-Wielding Thugs On Seyi Tinubu's Orders Abduct, Brutalise Nigerian Students NANS President Isah In Abuja
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:01:47 -0400
The NANS president said he was also forced to record an involuntary statement at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) studio.
Armed Herdsmen Invade Another Benue Community, Kill Residents, Set Houses Ablaze
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:38:00 -0400
It was gathered that the attackers stormed the village unexpectedly, opening fire on residents and setting homes ablaze.
EXCLUSIVE: Suspended Federal University Oye-Ekiti Vice-Chancellor Fasina Defies Council, Hijacks VC Office And Powers
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:48:45 -0400
Fasina was suspended on Monday following allegations of sexual harassment made by a senior university official, Engineer Folasade Adebayo.
EXCLUSIVE: Man Detained By Nigerian Police For Cyberstalking Over Break-Up With Daughter Of Retired DIG Hilary Opara
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:38:41 -0400
According to David’s legal counsel, Barrister Ezike Chibuzor, who is also representing him in the ongoing case, the situation stems from a failed relationship between David and Genevieve.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police IG Egbetokun Summons Kaduna MOPOL Team Caught On Camera Collecting Cash Handouts From Chinese Nationals
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:07:57 -0400
A video obtained by SaharaReporters captures members of the unit visibly queuing to collect money from the Chinese individuals, a scene that has sparked public outrage and raised concerns over police conduct.
BREAKING: Nigerian Singer Portable Freed From Ilorin Prison After Sowore’s Mediation In Osupa Dispute, Cybercrime Charges Dropped
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:12:02 -0400
The intervention led to the withdrawal of charges against Portable, who had been incarcerated in Ilorin over a police complaint filed by Osupa.
BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Former Local Government Administrator, Three Others In Zamfara, Abduct Several Residents
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:43:00 -0400
Several residents were also abducted during the invasion, SaharaReporters learnt.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba MD Owoeye Admits Diverting Patients’ Food, Drug Funds To Pay Electricity Bills Amid Allegations Of Corruption
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:07:31 -0400
In audio recordings exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, Owoeye is heard justifying the controversial practice during a recent staff meeting, citing skyrocketing electricity bills and a lack of sufficient funding from the Nigerian Government as the rationale behind the move.
BREAKING: Federal University Oye-Ekiti Vice-Chancellor Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Allegations After Minister’s Intervention
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:43:10 -0400
According to the source, following the minister’s intervention, Senator Ndoma-Egba convened an emergency online meeting of the Governing Council at 2:00 PM on Monday, during which the Council resolved to suspend Prof. Fasina.
Students Beaten, Forced Into Gutters, Detained As Ekiti Council Chair Allegedly Deploys Soldiers To Disrupt Union Election
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:44:42 -0400
However, the situation took a violent turn when Olowolaju allegedly decided to cancel the election, which was met with strong opposition from students who had travelled from various parts of the country.
DSS Tracking System Used To Shield Kidnappers For Cash, Soldiers Turn Checkpoints Into Toll Booths –Nigerian Hunters Expose Security Corruption
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:09:03 -0400
The hunters, who recently undertook a long journey to confidentially brief a prominent community advocate, disclosed deeply troubling allegations involving both the DSS and military personnel stationed in their region.
As Zamfara Governor, I Inherited Only N4Million With Massive Liabilities From Tinubu’s Minister, Matawalle, Says Lawal
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:02:05 -0400
Governor Lawal described Zamfara State as being in "total disarray" across all sectors—security, education, healthcare, and human development. This dire situation prompted him to declare a state of emergency in both education and healthcare.
Nigerian Singer Portable Arrested For Allegedly Pocketing ₦6.3Million Without Performing Amid Fuji Artist Osupa Defamation Case
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:57:22 -0400
The singer was reportedly paid to perform at the show, which marked the maiden edition of the Kwara Tampan Fiesta, but failed to honour the agreement.
"They Took Over The Court!" –Sowore Accuses Nigerian Police Prosecutors Of Hijacking Judge Liman’s Courtroom
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:28:31 -0400
The tension began when Sowore referred to IGP Kayode Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP” for allegedly remaining in office beyond the mandatory retirement age for civil servants, a move he said violated the civil service rules.
Inadequate Security At Lafia Stadium During NPFL Match Leads To Brutal Attack On Plateau United Player —'Cut In The Neck'
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:51:18 -0400
Although the match ended 3-2 in favour of the home team, Temitope’s stellar performance, scoring a goal and gaining a penalty (which he later missed), angered a section of the Nasarawa supporters who felt he had threatened their team.
BREAKING: Nigerian Couple To Be Arraigned Monday Over N100Million Investment Dispute With Justice Mabel Segun-Bello
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:52:17 -0400
The dispute stems from a N100 million investment made by Justice Segun-Bello in their company, Elizabeth and Esther Nig. Ltd.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Order Immediate Removal Of 52 Retired Senior Officers From Federal Payroll
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:35:01 -0400
In a wireless message dated April 10, 2025, and referenced CH:8400/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.1/78, the police authorities also directed the ICT/Computer Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja and the Records and Data Management Section to update their records accordingly.
BREAKING: Eight Persons Dead In IED Explosion By Boko Haram On Damboa-Maiduguri Road In Borno
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:32:05 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday, and has left several others injured and taken to the hospital.
Declare 'State Of Emergency' On Security, Economy – Senator Ndume Tells Tinubu
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:05:26 -0400
Ndume made this call on Friday duringan interview on Channels Television, where he criticised the President’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State over political unrest.
How Lagos Police Extorted Money From Family Of Woman Killed By Water Tank While Sleeping
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:27:24 -0400
Chizoba, a hairdresser and aspiring beauty entrepreneur, was killed on March 18, 2025, at her residence on Number 7, View Avenue, Chevron area of Lagos.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Arrest Lagos Woman Who Burnt Seven-Year-Old Daughter With Hot Iron For Eating Meat
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:14:15 -0400
The horrifying incident occurred on Thursday night at No. 11 Oshimyemi Street in Ogba area of Lagos and has since sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with civil rights group, the Take-It-Back Movement, leading the charge for justice.
BREAKING: Nigeria's Crude Oil Production Hits Record Low Amid Appointment of Rivers Administrator Ibas
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:08:15 -0400
This development follows concerns that crude oil output could be disrupted by the unrest and disapproval trailing the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas.
BREAKING: Gunmen Attack NSCDC Team In Bayelsa, Kill Officer, Injure Three Others
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:18:22 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered from sources that the attack took place while the officers were returning from a clampdown operation on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Convicted Niger State Civil Servant Reinstated Two Weeks After Bagging 7-Year Jail Term For Bribery, Paid Full Salary ‘In Prison’
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:42:06 -0400
Mr Umar Farouk, a Deputy Director in the Niger State Ministry of Land Transportation, was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Niger State High Court in Minna for demanding and receiving N11 million in bribes from a contractor.
Nigerian Army Personnel Arrest, Torture Benue Resident To Death In Alleged Mistaken Identity
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:03:06 -0400
Apochi Owoicho, Ernest's elder brother, told SaharaReporters on Thursday that the incident occurred on Saturday, 5 April 2025, around 1:50pm, when the soldiers arrived in a Hilux vehicle.
EXCLUSIVE: SARS Legacy Of Injustice: 22-Year-Old Nigerian Man Languishes 8 Years In Lagos Prison Over Failure To Pay N200,000 Bribe
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:26:52 -0400
He said police officers stormed the area unprovoked, arrested everyone in sight, and took them to the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) facility.
BREAKING: Suspected Cultists Kill 19-Year-Old, Injure Two Others At Kwara Football Viewing Centre
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:04:23 -0400
A source described the terrifying scene, noting that the attackers opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic and chaos.
BREAKING: Warri-Itakpe Train Breaks Down In Kogi Forest, Passengers Trek For Hours To Safety
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:53:29 -0400
However, the journey took an unexpected turn when the train reportedly developed technical issues in a remote part of Kogi, which was described as an “evil forest”—a place without mobile network coverage.
BREAKING: Lagos Public School Principal Remanded In Kirikiri Prison Over Alleged Attempt To Conceal Sex-For-Marks Scandal, Abuse Of 11 Girls
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:47:04 -0400
A source familiar with the case confirmed to SaharaReporters that the principal, Osunrinde Omotayo Abiodun, was arraigned by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Order All MOPOL Squadrons To Reactivate March-Past Training After ‘Abysmal’ Police Day Parade
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:13:57 -0400
The wireless communication, dated April 9, 2025, was authorised by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mobile Police, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.