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Sahara Reporters has reported that Oba Otudeko, the 81-year-old former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria, has fled the country via a land border to evade his scheduled court arraignment on fraud charges.Otudeko’s sudden escape has sparked widespread reactions, with many questioning how such a high-profile individual managed to exit the country without raising alarms.ContinueContinue reading “81-Year-Old Former First Bank Chairman Oba Otudeko Flees Nigeria via Land Border Amid Fraud Allegations”

In a significant development that could reverberate across the nation, Dangote Refinery has announced a hike in the ex-depot price of petrol. The refinery, regarded as a game-changer in Nigeria’s energy sector, shared the news through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirming the price adjustment.According to the announcement, marketers purchasing petrol in bulk quantitiesContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N955 Per Litre, Sparks Market Concerns”

In a startling revelation, Obong Victor Attah, former governor of Akwa Ibom State (1999-2007), has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of thwarting his efforts to independently distribute electricity within Akwa Ibom after successfully building a state-of-the-art power plant. Attah made these claims during an exclusive interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programContinueContinue reading “Obasanjo Blocked Me From Powering Akwa Ibom After Building a Power Plant — Attah”

In a significant shakeup within the Nigerian Police Force, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Abduyari Shuaya’u Lafia has been suspended from duty, effective January 9, 2025. The development, announced via a wireless message from the Force Headquarters and shared by Sahara Reporters on its official X handle, has sent ripples across the law enforcementContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Nigerian Police Suspends AIG Abduyari Lafia, Halts Salary Amid Disciplinary Investigation”

In a landmark development aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, the Nigerian Presidency has announced that local governments across the nation will begin receiving direct federal allocations by the end of January 2025. This significant policy shift was revealed through a statement shared on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking discussions on the futureContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Pledges Direct Allocations to Local Governments by January 2025”

In a bold and united stance, Nigerian governors have called on the Federal Government to halt any plans to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT), citing concerns over its potential impact on the already struggling populace. The announcement, shared through Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, has sparked widespread discussions about the government’s economic policies amidContinueContinue reading “Governors Stand Firm: “No to VAT Increase,” Challenge Federal Government”

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has strongly criticized Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for his recent remarks suggesting that the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would not resolve the security challenges plaguing the South-East region.In a fiery statement issued by its National President,ContinueContinue reading “Ohanaeze Youth Council Blasts Governor Soludo, Demands Tinubu Fulfill Promise on Nnamdi Kanu’s Release”

In a remarkable achievement that has brought pride to Nigeria, Mr. Kayode Adewale, a Mathematics teacher at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School in Ogun State, has been named one of the top 50 finalists for the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize. This announcement was made on Wednesday via the official website of the Global Teacher PrizeContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Educator Breaks Barriers: Kayode Adewale Earns Global Recognition as Top 50 Finalist for 2025 Global Teacher Prize”

The Federal Government has hit back at the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, asserting that it does not require his endorsement for its policies, which it described as “laudable and people-centered.”In a statement issued early Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government urged the former CentralContinueContinue reading ““We Don’t Need Your Support: FG Fires Back at Emir Sanusi Over Economic Criticism””

In a landmark judgment, the Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has acquitted Frederick Nwajagu, popularly known as the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, of terrorism charges. The court’s ruling puts an end to a prolonged legal battle that began in 2023, during which Nwajagu faced accusations of threatening to invite membersContinueContinue reading “Lagos Court Clears Igbo Leader Frederick Nwajagu of Terrorism, Sentences Him to 12 Months for Impersonation”