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EXCLUSIVE: Eight Police DIGs, Including Frank Mba, Retire, Consider Legal Action Over Exit Terms
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:52:44 -0500
SaharaReporters reports that the affected Deputy Inspectors-General of Police include former Force Public Relations Officer Frank Mba, Sadiq Idris Abubakar, Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi (DIG in charge of Operations), Adebola Hamzat, Basil Okwuoma Idegwu, Mohammed Gumel, Dankwara Adamu Mohammed, and Funsho Adegboye.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police IG Disu Yet To Appoint Ex-Force PRO Hundeyin’s Replacement, Giwa’s Role Limited To Social Media –Sources
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:57:09 -0500
Hundeyin, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, was removed from the position barely six months after he assumed office as the Force spokesperson in September 2025
BREAKING: Court Remands UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo In Kirikiri Prison Over Alleged Cyberstalking, Defamation Of MFM Pastor, Denies Her Bail
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:11:36 -0500
Justice Akintayo Aluko gave the order after Badejo was brought before the court by the Nigeria Police Force on a four-count charge filed in the name of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
BREAKING: Several Soldiers Killed, Injured As Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Troops In Sambisa Forest
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:02:32 -0500
SaharaReporters learnt that the attack occurred in Sambisa Forest, a notorious stronghold of Boko Haram in Borno State.
BREAKING: Seven Nigeria Police AIGs Pass Promotion Screening, Set To Be Decorated As DIGs Monday
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:41:56 -0500
Consequently, they are scheduled to be decorated as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Monday.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Militants Attack Four Military Bases In Borno; Soldiers And Terrorists Killed, Armoured Tanks Burned
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:31:58 -0500
Multiple security sources told SaharaReporters that the terrorists simultaneously attacked four military bases in Konduga, Mainok, Jakana, and Marte town between 10 pm on Thursday night and 3 am on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Four Months Without Running Water At University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Patients Forced To Buy Sachet Water For Treatment
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:24:24 -0500
A visit by SaharaReporters to the hospital on Thursday revealed that relatives of patients were buying sachet water, popularly known as “pure water”, to meet their daily needs, including washing, cleaning, and even assisting medical staff during treatment.
BREAKING: Nine Kwara Villagers Abducted In 2025 Finally Freed After N40Million Ransom Payment
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:48:58 -0500
The victims were released on Thursday night after months in captivity, according to a community source who confirmed the development.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Administration To Submit Ambassadorial List Amid Controversy As Political Appointees Go To Europe, Asia; Career Diplomats Stay In Africa
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:08:38 -0500
The plan, however, has already stirred controversy.
BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap 16 In Kubwa, Nigeria’s Capital, Including Vigilante’s Wife And Pastor’s Four Children
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:59:37 -0500
Residents told SaharaReporters on Friday that the heavily armed gunmen invaded the community on Tuesday night, operating between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., moving from house to house while attempting to force their way into homes.
BREAKING: Bandits Attack Eruku Community In Kwara, Burn Vehicles During Raid, Forest Guards Repel Kidnap Attempt
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:23:43 -0500
Residents told SaharaReporters that the incident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when heavily armed gunmen stormed the community.
BREAKING: Thugs Reportedly Loyal To Wike Burn ADC Ward Office In Amaechi’s Rivers Hometown Ahead Of His Party Registration
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:48:48 -0500
Residents said the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, just hours before Amaechi was expected to formally register with the party at the ward.
BREAKING: Nigeria Police Shake-Up: DIGs To Be Forced Out As Seven AIGs Face Promotion Interview
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:33:43 -0500
According to an internal police wireless message from the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, the interactive promotion examination will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Senate Threatens Arrest Of Ex-NNPCL Boss Mele Kyari, Others Over ₦210trillion Audit Queries
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:02:33 -0500
The committee also warned that it could issue warrants of arrest against the former officials if they failed to appear before it, on a date to be communicated soon.
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Govt Yet To Fulfil Promise Of Automatic Employment To 210 Ex-Corps Members After Seven Months
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:12:54 -0500
The delay has cast a shadow over what was once a moment of nationwide celebration.
Nigeria's First University, UI, Spent N653Million On Honorarium, N221Million On Refreshments, Meals In 2024 –Financial Report
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:05:23 -0500
The financial report also indicates that the University spent N1.5 billion on electricity charges in the 2024 fiscal year.
Nigeria Police Remove Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin Six Months After Appointment Amid Shake-up
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:41:46 -0500
However, the circumstances surrounding the sudden development remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
BREAKING: Many Soldiers, Civilians Feared Dead As Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base, IDP Camp In Borno
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:38:36 -0500
During the incident, the militants invaded a military base, 82 Div TF Battalion under 26 BDE, and launched an assault on a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the community.
BREAKING: Tinubu Orders Aviation Minister Keyamo To Suspend FAAN’s Cashless Airport Policy After Nationwide Gridlock
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:50:11 -0500
The directive came barely four days after the policy took effect, triggering massive gridlock at airport gates in Lagos, Abuja and other key hubs, with passengers stranded and several reportedly missing their flights.
BREAKING: Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hope Crushed As FIFA Officially Names DR Congo Among Playoff Teams
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:51:04 -0500
The confirmation, contained in a statement sent to journalists applying for accreditation for the mini play-off tournament, strongly suggests that Nigeria’s protest challenging DR Congo’s eligibility has either failed or been dismissed.
BREAKING: Nigerian Attorney-General Takes Over Former AGF Malami, Son's Trial For Alleged Terrorism Financing
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:14:17 -0500
The Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN announced this on Wednesday, when the case was called before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja
BREAKING: Nigerian Soldier Allegedly Shoots YABATECH Student Dead In Lagos
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:54:17 -0500
Until his death, Sultan was enrolled in the school’s distance learning programme. What was meant to be an ordinary examination day reportedly turned into a nightmare.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘If Not That You Are A Woman, I Would Have Shot You’: Ebonyi $119Million Recovery Consultant Alleges Abduction, Threats By Ex-Governor Umahi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:53:50 -0500
Ikeotuonye alleged that she was abducted by armed police officers from her Abuja residence and transported to Abakaliki after securing a court judgment over consultancy fees tied to the recovery of $119,419,427.59 for the state.
EXCLUSIVE: Egbetokun's Associate Shina Philips Accused Of Pocketing Police Conference Funds, Sharing Loot With Ex-IGP, Former PRO Adejobi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:31:58 -0500
According to senior police insiders who spoke to SaharaReporters, Philips has for years been responsible for organising police conferences for senior officers.
EXCLUSIVE: Former IGP Egbetokun Remains At Police IG House Amid Plots To Contest Ogun Senate Seat After Forced Retirement
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:49:07 -0500
Egbetokun’s tenure as IGP was marked by numerous controversies. His prolonged stay in office, despite clear retirement rules, became a central point of criticism.
EXCLUSIVE: Pressure Mounts On Tinubu As Police DIGs Lobby To Stay, Ex-APC National Chair Akande Battles To Keep Fayoade In Race To Succeed IGP Disu
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:27:01 -0500
Multiple sources within the Nigeria Police Force say the uncertainty has triggered intense internal manoeuvering, with some senior officers lobbying to retain their positions.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Police Memo Exposes How Ex-DIG Galadanchi’s Tenure Extension Push Under Egbetokun Led To Sowore’s Passport Seizure
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:05:07 -0500
The source alleged that when Galadanchi approached then-IGP Egbetokun seeking a two-year tenure extension, he was told that approval would depend on his ability to facilitate the arrest of Sowore and secure the seizure of his passport.
Middle-East War: Nigerian Government Claims No National In Iran Has Reached Out For Evacuation
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:03:46 -0500
Earlier, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs had stated that it was closely monitoring developments in the Middle East.
EXCLUSIVE: Ebonyi Businessman Accuses Ex-Gov Umahi Of Using Road Expansion As Pretext To Grab His Land For Private Plaza
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:20:42 -0500
According to him, the former governor, who is currently the Minister of Works, informed him that a road dualisation project around Dr. Akanu Ibiam Roundabout would affect part of his property frontage.
BREAKING: Ondo Police Invade Homes Of Pastors Who Accused Commissioner Lawal Of ₦2Million Extortion, Illegal Detention
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:31:06 -0500
The pastors had narrated how Lawal and some personnel attached to his office allegedly collected N2,000,000 from them using a woman operating a Point of Sale (POS) machine.
BREAKING: Protest Rocks FUT Minna As Students, Staff Allege Plan By Niger Governor Bago To Seize Bosso Campus Land
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:38:51 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the demonstrators from various university unions marched through the campus, displaying placards and chanting slogans to show their opposition.
BREAKING: Kidnappers Threaten To Kill Six Abducted Ondo Celestial Church Members, Give Monday Deadline To Pay N10Million Ransom
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:13 -0500
Sources familiar with the situation told SaharaReporters that the kidnappers have given the church and the victims’ families until 1pm on Monday to raise and deliver the demanded N10 million ransom.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘He Said He Could Kill Us Secretly’: Ondo Pastors Accuse CP Lawal, Police Of Arrest, Extortion Over ‘Fake Miracle’ Claim At Planned Crusade
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:09:10 -0500
The clergymen involved include Olarewaju Fadahunsi, Gbadura Marvelous, Arijesulola Kayode, and two others identified as Tijani and Kolade.
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Probe Exposes How IRT, SWAT Officers, Chained, Tortured Enugu Businessman, Staged Murder Confession
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:41:42 -0500
The report reveals how these units collaborated with a local community leader to kidnap, torture, and frame a prominent Enugu businessman for murder following a disputed land transaction.
BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Military Base In Borno, Kill Army Major, Several Other Soldiers
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:11:25 -0500
The gunmen reportedly attacked in multiple groups, making their numbers difficult to determine. Sources added that several Nigerian soldiers were killed, while others fled into the bush.
Terror In Borgu: Death Toll Rises To 15 After Bandit Attack On Niger Communities
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:27:14 -0500
Local sources confirmed that two additional victims died on Saturday from injuries sustained during the assault, bringing the total number of fatalities to 15.
BREAKING: Terrorists On Motorbikes Storm Village Near Woro In Kwara, Loot Phone Shops
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:30:49 -0500
Witnesses said the attackers rode into the community firing shots into the air to scare people away.
EXCLUSIVE: Disquiet In NSCDC As Commandant-General Audi Refuses To Hand Over To Most Senior Deputy Allegedly 'Over Igbo Ethnicity'
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:48:18 -0500
Audi, who officially bowed out of service on Friday after reaching the mandatory retirement age and completing his tenure, was expected to formally transfer authority to the most senior Deputy Commandant-General (DCG), Nnamdi Nwinyi, pending further directives from the Federal Government.
EXCLUSIVE: Acting Inspector-General Disu Removes Controversial ACP Bukola Kuti As PSO, Redeploys Her To NIPSS Kuru
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:31:05 -0500
Multiple sources within the police hierarchy confirmed to SaharaReporters that the redeployment took effect immediately and has already stirred intense discussion among senior officers and rank-and-file personnel.
South-East Development Commission Budgets N2.6billion For Foreign, Local Travels As Region Suffers Collapse Of Infrastructure
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:46:04 -0500
Also, ₦10.5 billion was set aside for procurement of equipment including CCTV systems, drones, control rooms and related infrastructure. Another ₦3.5 billion is budgeted for “regional security operations.”
EXCLUSIVE: How CAC Registrar-General Ishaq Magaji Allegedly Used Brother-in-Law To Receive Contract Kickbacks
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:06:09 -0500
Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that Star of Stars Integrated Services (BN 7146430) was registered under the CAC on September 20, 2023, with Ali Mubarak Abba listed as the sole proprietor, less than a month before Magaji assumed office on October 13, 2023.
BREAKING: Abuja Court Grants N10Million Bail To Ozekhome, Jeremiah Useni’s Son Over Alleged UK Property Fraud
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:28:13 -0500
The trial judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, ordered that each defendant provide one surety who is resident in Abuja and owns verifiable landed property within the FCT.
EXCLUSIVE: How Alleged IPP Fund Diversion, Illegal Levies Forced Governor Oborevwori To Redeploy Two Delta Commissioners, Deputy Directors
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:52 -0500
The redeployment saw Tatabuzogwu move to Physical Planning and Urban Renewal, while Michael Ifeanyi Anoka, former commissioner for Physical Planning, assumed leadership of the Energy Ministry.
Lagos Deputy Governor’s Office To Spend N4.2Billion On Office Furniture, 30 Microphones In 2026
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:24:58 -0500
Between January and September 2025, a sum of N97.5 million had already been spent for this purpose, with an additional N4.247 billion planned for the 2026 fiscal year.
How Trigger-Happy Soldiers Killed Town Planner During Enforcement Operation In Ogun
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:35:32 -0500
SaharaReporters gathered that the enforcement team stormed Ganic Company to demolish a perimeter fence that violated approved building specifications.
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked Wireless Messages Reveal Former IGP Egbetokun's Last-Minute Transfer Of Loyalists To Protect Them Before Handover To Disu
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:59:17 -0500
Some of his loyalists serving in state commands and specialised units were also affected by the redeployments.
BREAKING: Ex-IGP Egbetokun Orders Last-Minute Shake-Up, Redeploys Aide Serving Under Alleged Mistress, ACP Kuti
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:32:56 -0500
The last-minute redeployments were made by Egbetokun before handing over to the current Acting IGP, Tunji Disu.
BREAKING: Tension In Abuja Court As Police Move To Rearrest Woman Granted Bail In Minister Umahi's Case
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:48:09 -0500
Ohiri, who was earlier detained following allegations of defamation against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, was arraigned before Magistrate Ibraheem Ope.
EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Communities Abandon Night Congregational Ramadan Prayers Over Fear Of Terror Attacks
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:40:34 -0500
Findings by SaharaReporters revealed that Muslims in parts of Edu and Patigi local government areas are no longer able to observe Maghrib, Isha’i and Tarawih prayers in congregation due to security threats and movement restrictions imposed after recent violent attacks.
BREAKING: Court To Hear Nigerian Army's Objection April 30 As Retired General Seeks N200Billion Over Unlawful Arrest, 64-Day Detention
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:25:46 -0500
The multi-billion-naira lawsuit, registered as Suit No: NICN/48/399/2025, names the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian Army Council, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Armed Forces Council, the Minister of Defence, and the Attorney-General of the Federation as the 1st through 7th respondents, respectively.
