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EXCLUSIVE: IMF Confirms Nigeria’s Repayment Of $3.4Billion Pandemic Loan, Says Country Owes About $30Million Annually In Charges
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:00:14 -0400
According to Nigeria’s most recent data update published by the IMF on April 30, 2025, the country is expected to pay Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 22.35 million in interest and charges for 2025.
BREAKING: Benin Republic Shuts Border With Kwara Communities Over Attacks By New Terror Group Mahmuda, Arms Smuggling – Sources
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:13:35 -0400
SaharaReporters gathered that on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, the President of Benin Republic ordered a total closure of the border route between Taberu, a village in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, and Tanu, a neighbouring village in Benin Republic.
BREAKING: Social Media Influencer ‘Ijele Speaks II’ Put In Jail By Prophet Ebuka Obi Is Returned To Prison As Lagos Court Adjourns Second Cybercrime Trial
Thu, 08 May 2025 09:34:04 -0400
Despite the presence of Ofoegbu and his lawyer, Yakubu Galadima, in court on Thursday, the matter was postponed.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Works Minister Umahi, Ministry Officials Shun House Probe Into N2.5Million Job-for-Sale Allegation, Racketeering Scandal
Thu, 08 May 2025 07:32:19 -0400
The probe stems from a petition by a whistleblower, Martins Oghenerhoro Richard Atijegbe, who alleged that top officials in the Ministry of Works have been selling federal jobs to desperate Nigerians for as much as N2.5 million.
Tinubu Presidency Claims IMF Debt Cleared, But Data Shows N274Billion Still Owed In Charges
Thu, 08 May 2025 04:42:00 -0400
According to the latest update from the IMF, published on April 30, 2025, Nigeria is expected to pay SDR22.35 million in charges and interest in 2025.
BREAKING: Kano Suppresses Media Content, Bans Live Political Programs, Mandates TV, Radio Guests To Sign Anti-Abuse Undertaking
Thu, 08 May 2025 03:44:33 -0400
The move has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from civil society groups and political commentators who say it threatens free speech and democratic engagement.
Ogun Family Accuses Retired Police Commissioner, Church Of Interfering In Son’s Murder Probe
Thu, 08 May 2025 03:38:58 -0400
They alleged that the suspect had been boasting about his imminent release, citing strong backdoor support and financial influence.
BREAKING: EFCC Finally Releases Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan After Five Days in Custody
Wed, 07 May 2025 13:34:45 -0400
He was released by the EFCC to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday evening.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Announce Special Promotion Exercise For Over 4,300 Inspectors After 25-Year Wait
Wed, 07 May 2025 13:13:29 -0400
A document dated May 5, 2025, and signed by AIG Fom Pam Joseph, the Force Secretary, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, announced the long-overdue move.
EXCLUSIVE: Seyi Tinubu, DSS, Govt-Backed NANS Faction Plot Attack On Sowore —Sources
Wed, 07 May 2025 12:47:51 -0400
Covert Meetings and Plans for Political Violence
BREAKING: Court Grants Gombe Take It Back Movement Coordinator, Thomas Umar, Bail
Wed, 07 May 2025 11:20:11 -0400
SaharaReporters also learned that tensions flared during the court proceedings, as a supporter of Ali Isa allegedly attacked one of Umar’s key supporters by dousing his face with an unidentified substance
BREAKING: Nigerian Police IG Summons 12 Officers, Supervisors For Questioning Over Videos Showing ‘Unprofessional’ Conduct
Wed, 07 May 2025 09:03:55 -0400
A wireless message obtained exclusively by SaharaReporters reveals that the IGP, through the Force Headquarters in Abuja, has directed that the affected officers be brought before him for questioning, accompanied by their commanding officers.
EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Operative John Yamah Killed Himself 10 Months Ago After Alleged Intimidation By Senior Officers
Wed, 07 May 2025 07:41:56 -0400
Yamah, a member of Course 5, reportedly shot himself at home.
EXCLUSIVE: DSS Detains NANS President Atiku Isah In Hospital After Exposing Seyi Tinubu’s N100Million Bribe Offer, Forced To Recant, Made To Pose With Gun For Blackmail
Wed, 07 May 2025 06:08:23 -0400
Isah had also accused Seyi Tinubu’s faction within NANS of orchestrating an assault against him. He specifically named Ladoja Olusola—the Seyi Tinubu-backed rival factional president—as the individual who allegedly kicked him in the face during the incident.
EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Grills VeryDarkMan For Second Day Over Corruption Allegations Against Anti-Graft Agency, Bail Still Unsecured
Tue, 06 May 2025 13:17:20 -0400
The interrogation session, which lasted several hours, was attended by his legal representative, Barrister Marvin Omorogbe from Deji Adeyanju’s law firm.
BREAKING: Activists MarxistKola, Hanson Freed After DSS Detention Over Solidarity Rally For Burkina Faso Leader
Tue, 06 May 2025 11:36:44 -0400
The event, which was intended to show support for the young leader’s anti-imperialist stance, got a backlash after security agents allegedly picked up Kola and Hanson.
Suspended FUOYE VC Sues SaharaReporters, FIJ Over Leaked Audio Of Harassment Allegation By Married Staff Member ‘Without His Consent’
Tue, 06 May 2025 10:32:50 -0400
Filed as Suit No. HAD/58/2025, the case lists Professor Fasina as the claimant, while Engineer Mrs. Adebayo, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ.ng), and SaharaReporters are named as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively.
BREAKING: EFCC Gives Activist VeryDarkMan Administrative Bail, Says He Was Arrested For Alleged Financial Crimes
Tue, 06 May 2025 07:02:32 -0400
The EFCC added that VeryDarkMan repeatedly ignored several invitations sent to his known addresses and communication channels, prompting law enforcement action.
Central Bank Of Nigeria's Personnel Costs Rise By N313billion In One Year Under Tinubu Government
Tue, 06 May 2025 05:47:50 -0400
In 2023, the personnel cost stood at N295.3 billion but grew to N608.5billion by the end of the 2024 fiscal year.
N2.7billion Fraud: Court Admits More Evidence Against Aviation Ex-Minister Sirika, Daughter, Son-In-Law
Tue, 06 May 2025 03:50:32 -0400
During the hearing, prosecution counsel A.O. Atolagbe introduced the Ninth Prosecution Witness (PW9), a retired General Manager from the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).
BREAKING: Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan, Grilled By EFCC For Hours Over Source Of Income, Mercy Chinwo Suit, Others
Mon, 05 May 2025 14:53:06 -0400
SaharaReporters also learned that VDM was questioned about his allegations against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.
BREAKING: EFCC Grills Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan For Hours Over Multiple Petitions, In Presence Of His Lawyers
Mon, 05 May 2025 14:01:46 -0400
Sources disclosed that the interrogation began around 2:30 p.m. and, as of the time of filing this report, the lawyers and their client remained at the agency.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police IG Reaffirms Ban On Officers Posting Uniformed Photos On Social Media, Carrying Bags Or Umbrellas For VIPs
Mon, 05 May 2025 05:23:01 -0400
The directive also prohibits sharing any official police documents online and warns against carrying luggage or umbrellas for Very Important Persons (VIPs).
Oseloka Obaze Resigned From Labour Party Over Alleged Betrayal, Anti-Democratic Actions By Key Ally, Peter Obi –Sources
Sun, 04 May 2025 17:16:11 -0400
Credible sources told SaharaReporters that the crisis stemmed from the alleged imposition of George Moghalu, a former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and immediate past Director-General of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate.
Civil Society Demands Release Of Edo Activists Arrested Over Solidarity Rally For Burkina Faso’s Traoré
Sun, 04 May 2025 16:55:15 -0400
The civil society community expressed concern that the duo's continued detention could damage the longstanding relationship between grassroots organisations and security agencies in Edo State.
Oluwa Forest Protest: Ondo Farmers Block Highway, Accuse Tinubu’s Appointee, SAO Agro, Govt Of Land Takeover Plot
Sun, 04 May 2025 09:30:19 -0400
The farmers, wielding placards and banners, blocked a major highway and chanted slogans demanding justice and protection from what they described as state-backed land grabs.
Jos Prison Inmates Lament Life Of Suffering, Horrific Meals, No Medical Care, No Meat, No Fish: ‘We’re Treated Like Animals, Not Humans’
Sun, 04 May 2025 05:03:28 -0400
Sources also accused the prison administration of failing to provide adequate medical attention, saying, “There is no good medical care. Since November 28, 2021, we have been treated like slaves.”
BREAKING: DSS Arrests Edo-Based Activist, Five Others Over Planned Rally For Burkina Faso’s Revolutionary Leader, Ibrahim Traoré
Sat, 03 May 2025 08:33:29 -0400
The controversial arrest, which took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, has sparked outrage among rights groups, civil society actors, and pan-Africanists across the continent, who have described it as a blatant act of political repression and an assault on fundamental rights.
EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Attack, Burn Nigerian Military Base In Zamfara As Soldiers Blame Authorities For Poor Firepower, Equipment
Sat, 03 May 2025 07:06:55 -0400
SaharaReporters learnt that the gunmen launched an attack on the military personnel in Jangebe outpost around 3am on Saturday.
BREAKING: Fierce Gun Battle In Yobe State As Nigerian Troops Engage ISWAP Terrorists
Sat, 03 May 2025 06:43:24 -0400
The army headquarters confirmed the ongoing confrontation via its verified Facebook page on Saturday morning, stating:
EXCLUSIVE: Estranged American Lover Accuses Nigerian Minister Festus Keyamo Of Forging Documents To Smuggle Mother’s Corpse Out Of Nigeria Without Her Consent
Fri, 02 May 2025 16:42:19 -0400
On November 13, 2023, Zainab, her mother, and others travelled to Uganda aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET513, staying in luxury accommodations reportedly arranged and funded by Keyamo.
Rivers Women Stage Walkout On Sole Administrator Ibas’ Wife, Call Her 'Impostor', Demand Suspended Governor Fubara’s Wife Address Them
Fri, 02 May 2025 09:41:37 -0400
The women, visibly upset, demanded that only Valerie, the wife of the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, be allowed to speak to them.
Abia Police Unit Accused Of Midnight Raid: Father, Three Daughters Held For Weeks Without Trial, Access To Lawyers
Fri, 02 May 2025 06:49:15 -0400
The incident, which occurred on April 12, 2024, was described as a shocking display of police high-handedness.
Seyi Tinubu Tried To Bribe Me With N100Million, Then Had Me Abducted, Beaten, Stripped Naked — NANS President
Fri, 02 May 2025 05:40:55 -0400
Atiku made the startling claim during a press conference on Wednesday, recounting the events leading up to an attack on his inauguration ceremony in Abuja.
FBI, DEA Seek 90-Day Extension To Release Investigative Files On President Tinubu
Fri, 02 May 2025 03:15:44 -0400
The U.S. law enforcement agencies say they expect to submit their findings by July 31, despite a previous court-ordered deadline of May 2.
BREAKING: Borno Govt Suspends Councillor Over Social Media Post Allegedly Disrespecting Local Council Chairman
Thu, 01 May 2025 11:50:44 -0400
According to an official letter signed by Bashir Goni Sanda, Acting Director of Local Government Affairs on behalf of the Commissioner, obtained by SaharaReporters, the suspension follows Mohammed’s public disrespect of the Executive Chairman of Abadam Local Government, Malam Fatori, through social media platforms — an action described as a violation of existing laws governing the conduct of public officials.
BREAKING: Missing Nigerian Police Inspector Found Dead In Lagos Days After Wife Reported Disappearance
Thu, 01 May 2025 04:21:13 -0400
His lifeless body was discovered at Second Rainbow in Festac Town, days after a Police Wireless Message circulated across Lagos divisions and formations detailing his mysterious disappearance.
EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm Not Resigning’: Niger Deputy Governor Garba Denies Resignation Rumours Amid Rift With Governor Bago
Thu, 01 May 2025 03:51:12 -0400
The clarification comes amid growing reports of a strained relationship between the two leaders, fuelled by accusations of political marginalisation and recent developments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 2025 local government elections.
BREAKING: Maiduguri Hit by Multiple Explosions
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:35:49 -0400
Unconfirmed reports indicated that the explosion may have resulted from a fire at the Giwa Barracks armory.
BREAKING: Nigerian Senators Plan Foreign Trips To Dubai, Houston For Committee Assignments
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:13:54 -0400
Following this, the Senate Committee on Marine Transport will embark on a similar trip to Houston, Texas, for another official engagement taking place from May 5 to 8, 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Scandal Erupts As Aviation Minister Keyamo Bypassed Protocols To Fly American Lover, Family Into Nigeria On Private Jet, Skipped Immigration Checks, Funded Lavish Lifestyle
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:26:16 -0400
Despite concerns about travel documentation as her mother lacked a valid visa, Keyamo reportedly insisted on urgency.
House Committee Chairman James Faleke Again Uses Kaduna College As Front To Buy N52million Vehicles For Lagos Monarchs
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:51:23 -0400
The transaction was carried out through the Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna. The contract was awarded to Sparktech Global Ventures Limited.
BREAKING: Seyi Tinubu-Linked Thugs Brutalise NANS President, Disrupt Abuja Inauguration, Attack Ex-Governors Shekarau, Wada
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:30:38 -0400
The attack also reportedly targeted political figures at the occasion including former Minister of Education and two-term Governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, and former Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada.
26 Nigerian Soldiers Reported Dead In Boko Haram IED Blast In Borno, 20 Others Wounded
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:10:28 -0400
Another 20 soldiers were also reported to have been seriously wounded and taken to the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army hospital in Maiduguri, the state capital.
BREAKING: Court Grants Fresh 14-Day Remand For 66-Year-Old Activist Kindness Jonah Over Alleged Cyberstalking Of Reps Member Chinedu Ogah
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:12:24 -0400
SaharaReporters had earlier revealed that Mr. Jonah has been in unlawful detention since February 27, 2025, amounting to 61 days without trial or formal notification to his family, a clear violation of constitutional rights and international human rights standards.
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Move To Arraign 22-Year-Old Student Arrested In Ogun Over Mother's Debt Without Family’s Knowledge
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:51:28 -0400
Boniface, a student of Miva University, was arrested on Saturday, April 26, 2025, by two armed officers in plain clothes led by ASP John Agbaji. The officers had initially surrounded the house of Mrs. Armstrong Angel Mayo, who was accused of defaulting on a business transaction.
BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Appears In Court With Six Senior Advocates As Trial Resumes In Abuja
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:00:13 -0400
Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his controversial extradition from Kenya in 2021, arrived in court flanked by a legal team comprising six Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs).
BREAKING: DSS Summons Nigerian Workers Forum Over Protests On Non-Payment Of Wage Awards By Tinubu Government
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:52:47 -0400
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum and former Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Oyo State, confirmed the invitation by the secret police over their role in organising the recent #FederalWorkersProtest, including campaigns such as #OccupyFederalSecretariat and #ShutDownAllFederalSecretariat.
BREAKING: Court of Appeal Redeploys Justices Across Nigeria, Retains Wike’s Wife In Abuja; Appeals From Awka, Gombe To Be Heard In Neighbouring Divisions
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:58:41 -0400
In the posting list obtained on Monday, titled "Posting of Honourable Justices As At 22nd April, 2025," signed by M. B. Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, the Justices are expected to report to their divisions by May 5, 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Ondo Deputy Governor's Office To Spend N15million On Two Executive Chairs, N20million On Executive Table In 2025
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:59:23 -0400
While there have been calls for a reduction in public expenditures, the Ondo State budget for the 2025 fiscal year has raised eyebrows.