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In a blistering condemnation of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the International Organisation for Human Rights Development and Environment (IOHRDE)—a United Nations-recognised entity with Special Consultative Status under the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)—has decried the unrelenting wave of violence in Benue State and across Nigeria, urging Tinubu to act decisively or step down fromContinueContinue reading ““Benue Bloodbath: UN-Backed Rights Group Tells Tinubu to Act Now or Resign Amid Nigeria’s Escalating Crisis””

By Usman Umar In a remarkable show of unity and confidence, the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWD), Adamawa State Chapter, has re-elected Malam Abdullahi Toungo as its Chairman, alongside a new set of executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years. The keenly observed election, heldContinueContinue reading “NAPWD Adamawa Chapter Re-elects Abdullahi Toungo as Chairman in Landmark Election”

In a dramatic twist in the ongoing $6 billion Mambilla Hydropower fraud case, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday tendered a written statement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo as key evidence against embattled former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye.Agunloye, who served under Obasanjo’s administration, is standing trial before JusticeContinueContinue reading “$6 Billion Power Scandal: EFCC Tenders Obasanjo’s Damning Statement Against Ex-Minister Agunloye in Mambilla Fraud Trial”

In a bold and unapologetic stance, former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Bola Tinubu to reciprocate any future travel ban imposed on Nigerians by former U.S. President Donald Trump with an equally firm response—by banning Americans from entering Nigeria. Sani, known for his outspoken political commentary, took to his verified X (formerlyContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani Fires Back: Urges Tinubu to Ban Americans if Trump Slams Travel Ban on Nigerians”

A self-proclaimed northern youth leader, Ambassador Abdul Dambature, has ignited a firestorm of controversy after releasing a video in which he threatened to publicly flog prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on the streets of Abuja. His threat stems from Sowore’s unrelenting criticisms of prominent northern figures, particularly the late militaryContinueContinue reading “Northern Youth Leader Sparks Outrage After Threatening to ‘Flog’ Sowore Over Criticism of Abacha, Buhari”

In a dramatic twist shaking Nigeria’s entertainment and pay-TV industry, MultiChoice Nigeria has reported a staggering 44% drop in subscription revenue, according to a post on Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The company’s revenue nosedived from $355.93 million in the financial year ending March 2024 to just $197.74 million by March 2025 — aContinueContinue reading “Shockwave in Entertainment Industry: MultiChoice Nigeria Suffers 44% Revenue Plunge Amid Mass Subscriber Exodus”

In a chilling revelation that has sparked outrage across media and civil society circles, the Department of State Services (DSS) has admitted responsibility for a shocking late-night invasion of the residence of journalist and business manager of Silverbird Communications, Oyins Egrenbido, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.The terrifying incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 9:00ContinueContinue reading “Bayelsa Invasion Horror: DSS Admits Storming Journalist’s Home, Brutalising Wife in Midnight Raid”

Lagos State has been plunged into mourning following the death of the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, who passed away after a prolonged battle with illness. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele, through a postContinueContinue reading “Grief in Lagos: Oto-Awori Council Chairman Prince Musibau Asafa Dies After Brave Battle with Illness”

In a twist worthy of a political thriller, the Nigerian government has named a woman long declared wanted by the police, Sandra Duru—popularly known as Prof Mgbeke—as a key witness in its ongoing legal offensive against suspended senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Documents exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday confirm that Duru, who fled Nigeria after a courtContinueContinue reading “Fugitive Turned Witness? Nigerian Govt Enlists Woman Wanted Since 2016 to Testify Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan”

Says He Asked His Father, Nasir El-Rufai, to Apologise to Former President on His Behalf Bello El-Rufai, lawmaker and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made a dramatic and introspective reversal, publicly admitting that his past criticisms of former President Goodluck Jonathan were born of youthful ignorance and political naivety.Speaking during aContinueContinue reading ““I Was Naive, I Now See Clearly — Bello El-Rufai Makes Stirring U-Turn, Regrets Criticizing Jonathan””