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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, dealing a major blow to illicit fuel syndicates operating along Nigeria’s borders. In a high-impact operation spanning Adamawa and Taraba states, the NCS successfully intercepted a staggering 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), preventing the contraband from being illegally transported out ofContinueContinue reading “Customs Strikes Hard: NCS Intercepts Nearly 200,000 Litres of Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa and Taraba”

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has launched a scathing attack on ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of hypocrisy, tyranny, and political revisionism.Sani, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, did not directly mention El-Rufai’s name. However, Sahara Reporters confirmed that his comments aligned with remarks he had madeContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani Blasts El-Rufai: ‘Preaching Hygiene After Leaving Kaduna in Filth’”

In a groundbreaking cultural directive, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has instructed all civil servants in the state to wear Aso Oke every Thursday as part of efforts to promote Yoruba heritage and identity.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across social media. The moveContinueContinue reading “Governor Makinde Mandates Aso Oke for Civil Servants: A Bold Move to Revive Yoruba Culture”

Renowned human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has fiercely condemned the Nigerian Police over what he described as an “insulting and ridiculous” bail condition imposed on him. Sowore lashed out at Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who allegedly demanded that he provide a Level 17 civil servant as surety after hisContinueContinue reading ““Biggest Insult of My Life!” – Sowore Slams IGP Egbetokun Over Bail Conditions”

In a shocking development, the price of condoms in Zimbabwe has surged to an all-time high, following the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump to halt HIV funding for Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and other developing nations.The news was shared by Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, highlighting the growing impact of the funding cutContinueContinue reading “Condom Prices Soar in Zimbabwe as Trump Cuts HIV Funding for Nigeria, Others”

In a candid and somewhat self-deprecating revelation, Alex Ikwechegh, the House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency in Abia State, reflected on an incident that, while controversial, has significantly boosted his recognition across Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program, Ikwechegh remarked that the October 2024 altercation with a Bolt driver inContinueContinue reading ““From Scandal to Spotlight: Abia Lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh Opens Up on ‘The Man Who Makes Things Disappear’ Title””

The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, has alleged that his recent arrest by the police was orchestrated by a suspect under investigation for siphoning N4 billion in public funds. Rimingado made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, whereContinueContinue reading ““N4 Billion Fraud: Kano Anti-Corruption Chief Alleges Intimidation by Suspect Using Police Influence””

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has made a surprising revelation about his financial state, asserting that he relies on income from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna State to sustain his family. The statement, which has sparked widespread discussion, came during his address to the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Katsina StateContinueContinue reading ““Buhari Reveals Humble Post-Presidency Life: ‘I Live on Rental Income, Not Corruption’””

On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria will transform into a battleground of political and legal intrigues, hearing seven appeals tied to the escalating political crisis in Rivers State. Dubbed “Proxy Wars Day,” this pivotal moment highlights the intersection of power, money, and judicial accountability in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape.At the heart ofContinueContinue reading ““Rivers State Proxy Wars: Nigeria’s Judiciary Faces a Defining Moment”As Nigeria’s Supreme Court Prepares for Rivers State Proxy Wars, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu”

A tragic and horrifying incident unfolded in the Oke-Ijeun area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as an elderly woman, Kehinde Ojo, fell victim to mob brutality following accusations of witchcraft. The gruesome event, which has sparked widespread outrage, was reportedly triggered by a bizarre claim that she had transformed from a bird into a human.Sahara Reporters,ContinueContinue reading “Mob Justice Gone Wrong: Elderly Woman Lynched in Ogun Over Alleged Transformation from Bird to Human”