Bleeding Reserves: Nigeria Spends $2.62 Billion on Fuel Imports Despite Refinery Promises

A recent review of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monthly economic reports has unveiled a staggering revelation: Nigeria spent a jaw-dropping $2.62 billion on the importation of petroleum products within just three months—between November 2024 and January 2025.According to the report obtained by Sahara Reporters, petroleum imports amounted to $0.99 billion in November, slightlyContinueContinue reading “Bleeding Reserves: Nigeria Spends $2.62 Billion on Fuel Imports Despite Refinery Promises”

NIGHTFALL LOCKDOWN: Governor Bago Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Ban on Motorcycles, Tricycles to Curb Minna’s Rising Insecurity

In a decisive move to tackle the escalating wave of violence and criminal activities in Minna, the capital of Niger State, Governor Umar Mohammed Bago has imposed a 12-hour ban on the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep), effective immediately. The restriction, which runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am daily, isContinueContinue reading “NIGHTFALL LOCKDOWN: Governor Bago Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Ban on Motorcycles, Tricycles to Curb Minna’s Rising Insecurity”

“Buhari Killed Nigeria, Tinubu Came to Bury It – Sowore Blasts APC Leadership”

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has once again lashed out at the current administration, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s regime is the final nail in the coffin of a country already “murdered” by former President Muhammadu Buhari.In a fiery statement that has since gone viralContinueContinue reading ““Buhari Killed Nigeria, Tinubu Came to Bury It – Sowore Blasts APC Leadership””

Blood on Benue Soil: Governor Alia Urges Tinubu to Declare ‘National Emergency’ as Death Toll from Herdsmen Attacks Rises to 72

Benue State is once again drenched in blood as a wave of coordinated attacks by suspected armed herders has left no fewer than 72 people dead, prompting Governor Hyacinth Alia to make a desperate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and top security agencies to declare the crisis a national emergency.What began as a chillingContinueContinue reading “Blood on Benue Soil: Governor Alia Urges Tinubu to Declare ‘National Emergency’ as Death Toll from Herdsmen Attacks Rises to 72”

Tension in Zamfara: Bandits Slam N60 Million ‘War Levy’ on 12 Communities Over Military Cooperation

In a shocking escalation of lawlessness in Nigeria’s Northwest, daredevil bandits have imposed a jaw-dropping N60 million levy on no fewer than twelve communities in Zamfara State, accusing them of aiding recent Nigerian military offensives that disrupted their operational bases.The affected communities—Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, Bubaka, Yelwa, Bahwada, Koda,ContinueContinue reading “Tension in Zamfara: Bandits Slam N60 Million ‘War Levy’ on 12 Communities Over Military Cooperation”

“From Victim to Victor: Nigerians Raise Over ₦10m in 4 Days to Save Teen Framed After Peter Obi Convoy Moment”

In a dramatic twist of fate, over ₦10 million has been raised in just four days to rescue 17-year-old Quadri Alabi—a teenager whose life took a harrowing turn after a viral encounter with Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.Renowned human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, made this revelation during a live interview on Channels Television onContinueContinue reading ““From Victim to Victor: Nigerians Raise Over ₦10m in 4 Days to Save Teen Framed After Peter Obi Convoy Moment””

Tragedy and Suspicion: Delta Governor’s Adviser Shimite Bello Dies in Alleged Poisoning, Husband Arrested

In a shocking turn of events that has thrown Delta State into mourning and outrage, Mrs. Shimite Bello Love (née Nwakalo), a prominent political figure and Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Trade and Export, has tragically passed away under deeply suspicious circumstances.Popularly known across the state and beyond as “Madam Sabificate,” ShimiteContinueContinue reading “Tragedy and Suspicion: Delta Governor’s Adviser Shimite Bello Dies in Alleged Poisoning, Husband Arrested”

Tragedy in Gombe: Truck Rams into Easter Procession, Leaving Trail of Death and Despair

A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Gombe State on Easter Monday as an articulated truck loaded with goods ploughed into a joyful procession of Easter celebrants in Billiri Local Government Area, leaving several people feared dead and many others seriously injured.The horrific incident unfolded along the Tashan Gona axis, as the group—mostly comprising youths and children—was returningContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Gombe: Truck Rams into Easter Procession, Leaving Trail of Death and Despair”

TERROR ALERT: New Militant Group ‘Mahmuda’ Threatens Massacre In Kwara, Orders Residents To Flee Or Be Slaughtered

Duruma Village, Kwara State – A deadly new terror group identifying itself as “Mahmuda” has emerged in North Central Nigeria, issuing spine-chilling threats to communities in Kwara State. In an exclusive obtained by SaharaReporters, the group has vowed to unleash a wave of violence on Duruma village and the broader Borgu Kingdom, ordering residents toContinueContinue reading “TERROR ALERT: New Militant Group ‘Mahmuda’ Threatens Massacre In Kwara, Orders Residents To Flee Or Be Slaughtered”

Horror in Oshodi: Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering, Dismembering His Father

By: Zagazola Makama In a chilling incident that has left residents of Oshodi in utter shock, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Sowe Temidayo Igbekele, for allegedly murdering and dismembering his own father, 60-year-old Babatunde Sowe Kayode, at their family home.According to police sources who spoke exclusively to Zagazola Makama, theContinueContinue reading “Horror in Oshodi: Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering, Dismembering His Father”