TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: NYSC Member Kidnapped on Benin-Ibadan Route as Abductors Demand N20 Million Ransom

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Lawal Rofiat Kofoworola, has been kidnapped while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, to resume at her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) in Ogbomoso.The terrifying incident occurred on Tuesday when she boarded an Ore-bound commercial bus, only to fall into the hands ofContinueContinue reading “TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: NYSC Member Kidnapped on Benin-Ibadan Route as Abductors Demand N20 Million Ransom”

No More Bailouts: Accountant-General Warns States to Fix Their Finances

In a decisive move to enforce fiscal discipline, the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has declared that the Federal Government will no longer bail out states struggling with unpaid liabilities. The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, issued this stern warning during her working visit to the Federal Pay Office in Kano.According toContinueContinue reading “No More Bailouts: Accountant-General Warns States to Fix Their Finances”

Foreign Cybercrime Syndicates Expanding Operations in Nigeria, EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has sounded the alarm over the increasing infiltration of Nigeria by foreign fraud syndicates, revealing that these groups are setting up cybercrime cells across the country and luring young Nigerians into sophisticated financial crimes, including cryptocurrency-related fraud.Olukoyede made these revelations on Wednesday,ContinueContinue reading “Foreign Cybercrime Syndicates Expanding Operations in Nigeria, EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm”

Protecting a National Hero: Shehu Sani Calls for Urgent Security for NAFDAC Boss Amid Death Threats

Renowned human rights activist and former senator, Shehu Sani, has raised the alarm over threats to the life of Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sani passionately called for immediate protection for the NAFDACContinueContinue reading “Protecting a National Hero: Shehu Sani Calls for Urgent Security for NAFDAC Boss Amid Death Threats”

Minister of Works, David Umahi, Urges Cement Manufacturers to Slash Prices Amid Rising Construction Costs

In a bold move to tackle the soaring cost of construction materials in Nigeria, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price of cement from ₦9,500 to ₦7,000.Umahi’s appeal, which was made public through Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, underscores the federal government’s growing concern overContinueContinue reading “Minister of Works, David Umahi, Urges Cement Manufacturers to Slash Prices Amid Rising Construction Costs”

Army Chief Doubles Troops’ Feeding Allowance to Boost Welfare and Morale

In a significant move to enhance the welfare of Nigerian soldiers, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a 100% increase in troops’ daily feeding allowance. The allowance, which previously stood at ₦1,500, has been doubled to ₦3,000, with implementation set to commence at the end of March.The announcement was madeContinueContinue reading “Army Chief Doubles Troops’ Feeding Allowance to Boost Welfare and Morale”

Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Rescue Woman and Daughter in Fierce Plateau Operation

By Zagazola Makama In a daring counteroffensive against criminal elements, troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have successfully neutralized two kidnappers and rescued a woman and her daughter in Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the high-stakes operation unfolded on February 23 atContinueContinue reading “Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Rescue Woman and Daughter in Fierce Plateau Operation”

Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, in Ikoyi Correctional Centre over an alleged multi-billion naira money laundering scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okoye on Wednesday on a seven-count charge involving financial crimesContinueContinue reading “Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud”

NANS Leadership Crisis: Aspirants Petition DSS Over Alleged Meddling by Seyi Tinubu, Accuse CPC of Bias

Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that The battle for the presidency of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has taken a dramatic turn as aggrieved aspirants have petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged interference in the election process. The petitioners claim that the Convention PlanningContinueContinue reading “NANS Leadership Crisis: Aspirants Petition DSS Over Alleged Meddling by Seyi Tinubu, Accuse CPC of Bias”

Ganduje Reveals APC Inherited Nearly N9 Billion Debt, Seeks Financial Lifeline

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has disclosed that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) inherited a staggering ₦8,987,874,663 in debts upon assuming office.Ganduje made the revelation during the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The high-profile gathering was attended by PresidentContinueContinue reading “Ganduje Reveals APC Inherited Nearly N9 Billion Debt, Seeks Financial Lifeline”