In a tragic tale of broken promises and systemic failure, Nigerian scholar Jacobs Williams Okpe has died in Manchester, United Kingdom, after nearly a decade of waiting for the disbursement of his PhD scholarship — part of a prestigious national honour awarded in 2015 by the Nigerian government.Okpe, one of 164 exceptional Nigerian youths recognisedContinue reading "Betrayed by Bureaucracy: Nigerian PhD Scholar Dies in UK After 10-Year Wait for Government Promised Funds"
Rogue Cop on the Run: Ogun Police Officer Arrested for Cybercrime Escapes Custody Hours After Arrest
A shocking security breach has rocked the Ogun State Police Command as a serving officer, Police Constable Idris Oloyede—infamously known by the alias “Abuja”—escaped from police custody just hours after his arrest for alleged involvement in cybercrime, conspiracy, robbery, and theft.According to an internal police signal obtained by SaharaReporters, Constable Oloyede, who is attached toContinue reading "Rogue Cop on the Run: Ogun Police Officer Arrested for Cybercrime Escapes Custody Hours After Arrest"
Tinubu Submits N1.48 Trillion Emergency Budget for Rivers Amid Budget Scandal and Calls for Reform
In a bold and controversial move, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a N1.48 trillion emergency budget proposal for Rivers State to the National Assembly, following the Supreme Court's nullification of the state's 2025 budget and the imposition of what critics are calling an "unpopular emergency rule."In a letter addressed to the National Assembly, Tinubu defendedContinue reading "Tinubu Submits N1.48 Trillion Emergency Budget for Rivers Amid Budget Scandal and Calls for Reform"
Tragedy in Delta: 21-Year-Old Woman Dies After Suspected Quack Nurse Administers Dangerous Drip Treatment
A tragic case of alleged medical malpractice has sent shockwaves through Warri, Delta State, following the death of 21-year-old Elizabeth Oyibode, who reportedly succumbed to complications from unauthorized medical treatment administered by an unregistered nurse.The deceased, a young mother and resident of Warri, was said to have developed life-threatening complications after receiving intravenous drips andContinue reading "Tragedy in Delta: 21-Year-Old Woman Dies After Suspected Quack Nurse Administers Dangerous Drip Treatment"
Federal Government Bans Multiple Accreditation of University Programmes by Professional Bodies
In a bold move aimed at streamlining quality assurance in tertiary education, the Nigerian Government has slammed the brakes on the growing trend of multiple accreditations of academic programmes in universities by professional bodies acting independently of the National Universities Commission (NUC).The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed through a circular dated May 9,Continue reading "Federal Government Bans Multiple Accreditation of University Programmes by Professional Bodies"
Firestorm in the Senate: Nigerian Government Slams Senator Natasha with Criminal Charges Over Explosive Assassination Claims
In a dramatic twist that has intensified the political storm surrounding Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following a series of explosive allegations she made during a live television interview. The charges, now lodged before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, stemContinue reading "Firestorm in the Senate: Nigerian Government Slams Senator Natasha with Criminal Charges Over Explosive Assassination Claims"
Bloodbath in Benue: Seven Farmers Slaughtered as Suspected Herders Unleash Mayhem in Agatu
In another harrowing chapter of violence in Benue State, no fewer than seven farmers have been gruesomely killed in renewed attacks by suspected Fulani herders in Agatu Local Government Area. The coordinated assaults, which occurred between Wednesday evening and the early hours of Thursday, have plunged the already vulnerable communities into mourning and fear.Local sourcesContinue reading "Bloodbath in Benue: Seven Farmers Slaughtered as Suspected Herders Unleash Mayhem in Agatu"
Senator Ndume Urges Wike to Create IDP Camps for Beggars, Deploy Police Every 200 Metres to Reclaim Abuja Streets
In a bold and compassionate move, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to establish dedicated Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps for beggars and destitute individuals across Abuja. The lawmaker also proposed an aggressive urban security strategy involving the deployment of police personnel every 200Continue reading "Senator Ndume Urges Wike to Create IDP Camps for Beggars, Deploy Police Every 200 Metres to Reclaim Abuja Streets"
Scandal at the Top: SGF Akume’s Office Caught in N20 Million Send-Forth Payment Controversy
Flagrant breach of Nigeria’s financial laws sparks outrage as government funds are funneled into a staff member’s personal account for ceremonial expenses.A fresh wave of controversy has hit the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) as revelations emerge that N20 million in public funds was illicitly funneled into a privateContinue reading "Scandal at the Top: SGF Akume’s Office Caught in N20 Million Send-Forth Payment Controversy"
Bloody Land Feud: One Killed, Another Hospitalised as Police and Alleged Land Grabber Invade Delta Community – Residents Cry Foul, Demand Justice
Tension and outrage have engulfed Onicha Olona, a quiet agrarian community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, following a deadly attack that left one man dead and another critically wounded. The villagers allege the mayhem was orchestrated by a notorious land grabber, Chief Jerry Chukwuma Nkeweshe—popularly called “Babies”—with the backing of armedContinue reading "Bloody Land Feud: One Killed, Another Hospitalised as Police and Alleged Land Grabber Invade Delta Community – Residents Cry Foul, Demand Justice"
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