Oil marketers under the umbrella of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) have strongly condemned the continuous reduction in fuel prices, warning that the instability is causing massive financial losses and threatening investment in the sector.Despite the government's push for deregulation, PETROAN insists on the need for a regulatory framework thatContinue reading "Fuel Price Cuts: Marketers Decry Losses, Demand Stable Pricing and Competitive Imports"
IGP Orders Nationwide Criminal Database Update, Inaugurates New Elite Police Unit
In a decisive move to strengthen law enforcement and enhance security operations, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an extensive update of the Nigerian Police Force’s criminal database. This bold initiative aims to modernize crime-fighting strategies by ensuring that law enforcement agencies have real-time access to accurate and comprehensive criminal records.Announcing the developmentContinue reading "IGP Orders Nationwide Criminal Database Update, Inaugurates New Elite Police Unit"
Terror Unleashed: Bandits Sack Ondo Communities, Kill 20 in Midnight Onslaught as Survivors Flee
A fresh wave of terror has gripped Ondo State as heavily armed bandits stormed and sacked four communities in Akure North Local Government Area, killing no fewer than 20 residents in a brutal midnight raid.The affected communities—Aba Alajido, Aba Sunday, Aba Pastor, and Ademekun—came under siege in the dead of night, forcing terrified villagers toContinue reading "Terror Unleashed: Bandits Sack Ondo Communities, Kill 20 in Midnight Onslaught as Survivors Flee"
Power Struggle in the Senate: Akpabio Challenges Court’s Authority as Natasha Fights Suspension
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has launched a legal battle to prevent the Federal High Court in Abuja from hearing a suit filed against him and the Senate by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The legal showdown, which has further deepened the crisis rocking the Senate, took a dramatic turn on Monday when Akpabio’s legalContinue reading "Power Struggle in the Senate: Akpabio Challenges Court’s Authority as Natasha Fights Suspension"
Political Realignment: Bashir El-Rufai Hints at Peter Obi’s Move to SDP After Father’s Defection from APC
Nigeria’s political landscape is abuzz with speculation following a cryptic remark by Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Bashir’s comment has ignited discussions about the possibility of Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), a move that could significantly reshape the 2027Continue reading "Political Realignment: Bashir El-Rufai Hints at Peter Obi’s Move to SDP After Father’s Defection from APC"
Terror in Awada: Security Operatives Storm Landlords’ Office, Abduct Three, Loot Millions
A wave of fear and outrage has gripped Awada, a bustling community in Anambra State, following a violent invasion of the Awada Central Landlords Association office by a combined force of the Special Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) and the Agunechemba Squad. The shocking raid, which took place on Friday evening, saw security operatives abduct three individuals,Continue reading "Terror in Awada: Security Operatives Storm Landlords’ Office, Abduct Three, Loot Millions"
Port Harcourt ‘Stroke’ Prophet in Coma After Collapsing in Police Custody Over Wife’s Detention Scandal
Prophet Umueke Miracle, the controversial leader of Dynamic Flame of Fire and Miracle Ministries, has been hospitalized in critical condition after collapsing in police custody at the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The self-styled ‘Stroke’ Prophet was taken to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), where he remains in a coma.This dramaticContinue reading "Port Harcourt ‘Stroke’ Prophet in Coma After Collapsing in Police Custody Over Wife’s Detention Scandal"
Fleeing Zamfara Terrorists Reportedly Relocate to Kwara After Military Crackdown, Police Dismiss Claims
In a dramatic turn of events, terrorists believed to be notorious bandits operating in Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State have reportedly fled to Bani town in Kwara State following an intense military onslaught and relentless vigilante offensives.Renowned security analyst Zagazola Makama, citing intelligence sources on his X handle on Sunday, disclosed that theContinue reading "Fleeing Zamfara Terrorists Reportedly Relocate to Kwara After Military Crackdown, Police Dismiss Claims"
EXCLUSIVE: Over 150 Inmates Moved From Delta Prison to Northern Facilities Amid Shocking Crime, Fraud, and Blackmail Scandal
In a dramatic crackdown on criminal activities within prison walls, no fewer than 150 inmates have been transferred from the Okere Correctional Facility in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State to various prisons in northern Nigeria, SaharaReporters has exclusively learned.The move follows an explosive investigation that exposed a criminal enterprise operating within theContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Over 150 Inmates Moved From Delta Prison to Northern Facilities Amid Shocking Crime, Fraud, and Blackmail Scandal"
El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP: Says Party Has Lost Its Vision
In a dramatic political twist, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), citing a loss of vision, internal decay, and abandonment of progressive ideals that initially defined the party.El-Rufai made his resignation public on Monday in a statement shared via Facebook, where he also confirmed hisContinue reading "El-Rufai Dumps APC, Joins SDP: Says Party Has Lost Its Vision"
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