Women Affairs Minister Urges Dialogue, Calls for Justice The suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has ignited a fierce backlash, with a powerful coalition of female leaders and rights groups threatening a showdown. The Federal Government, sensing the growing tension, has swiftly intervened, urging all parties to embrace dialogue and fairness.Leading the government’s mediationContinue reading "FG Intervenes as Female Coalition Threatens Showdown Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension"
Notorious Lagos Land Grabber Saheed ‘Ibile’ Mosadoluwa Shot, Arrested by Nigerian Navy in Dramatic Standoff
In a dramatic turn of events, notorious Lagos land grabber Saheed Mosadoluwa, popularly known as Ibile, has reportedly been shot and detained by Nigerian Navy personnel in the Oko Orisan area of Epe, Lagos State. According to eyewitness accounts, Ibile sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during a fierce exchange of gunfire with navalContinue reading "Notorious Lagos Land Grabber Saheed ‘Ibile’ Mosadoluwa Shot, Arrested by Nigerian Navy in Dramatic Standoff"
Atiku Abubakar Felicitates With Christians, Calls for Compassion and Selflessness During Lent
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Christians across the country as they embark on the sacred journey of Lent.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku expressed gratitude to God for the gift of this holy season, emphasizing that Lent serves as a profound reminder ofContinue reading "Atiku Abubakar Felicitates With Christians, Calls for Compassion and Selflessness During Lent"
National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Major Nigerian Cities into Darkness—Days After FG’s ‘Historic’ Power Generation Boast
In yet another blow to Nigeria’s fragile power sector, the national electricity grid suffered a major collapse on Friday, leaving several cities—including Lagos—in total blackout.The collapse comes just days after the federal government boasted about a "historic rise" in power generation to 6,000MW, raising fresh concerns over the reliability of the country’s electricity infrastructure. BeforeContinue reading "National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Major Nigerian Cities into Darkness—Days After FG’s ‘Historic’ Power Generation Boast"
Royal Scandal: Former Queen Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi, of Assault, Fraud, and Mystical Manipulation
A storm of controversy has erupted around Oba Adekeye Adeyemi Olanrewaju, the Abepa of Joga Orile in Yewa North, Ogun State, as his former queen, Olayinka, levels damning allegations of fraud, physical assault, and the use of charms to manipulate women.In a series of explosive audio recordings obtained by SaharaReporters, Olayinka detailed how the traditionalContinue reading "Royal Scandal: Former Queen Accuses Ogun Monarch, Oba Adekeye Adeyemi, of Assault, Fraud, and Mystical Manipulation"
Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack
In a shocking development, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the Presidency to take immediate action against officers and personnel of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric.Breaking the news viaContinue reading "Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack"
Ramadan Crackdown: Hisbah Raids and Shuts Down Sports Betting Shop in Kano
In a renewed effort to enforce Sharia law during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State Hisbah Board has raided and sealed a sports betting shop in the state. The Islamic police carried out the operation as part of a broader campaign to uphold religious discipline and ensure strict adherence to Islamic teachings.Hisbah officialsContinue reading "Ramadan Crackdown: Hisbah Raids and Shuts Down Sports Betting Shop in Kano"
PDP in Turmoil: NWC Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding a high-stakes meeting in Abuja, chaired by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. This crucial gathering comes at a time when the party is entangled in internal leadership battles, factional disputes, and allegations of betrayal that threaten its stability aheadContinue reading "PDP in Turmoil: NWC Holds Emergency Meeting Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis"
Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim, to prison for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria from Saudi Arabia.The conviction was secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, after Ibrahim pleaded guiltyContinue reading "Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria"
Justice Served: Four Nigerian Drug Kingpins Jailed for 95 Years Over ₦4.6 Billion Cocaine and Cannabis Trafficking
In a landmark crackdown on drug trafficking, four notorious Nigerian drug kingpins have been sentenced to a cumulative 95 years in prison by the Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State. The convicts—Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don), and Zidon Zurga—were found guilty of trafficking cocaine and cannabisContinue reading "Justice Served: Four Nigerian Drug Kingpins Jailed for 95 Years Over ₦4.6 Billion Cocaine and Cannabis Trafficking"
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