Pope Francis, who has been battling double pneumonia for two weeks, is now in a stable condition with no recurrence of the severe breathing crisis that alarmed the world, the Vatican announced on Saturday.The 88-year-old pontiff, while still receiving oxygen, is showing signs of recovery—he has no fever, remains alert, and has been eating andContinue reading "Pope Francis’ Health Stabilizes After Respiratory Crisis, Vatican Says"
Troops Storm Sambisa Forest, Recover Massive Arms Cache in Fierce Clearance Operation
By: Zagazola Makama In a decisive operation to dismantle terrorist strongholds, troops of the 21 Armored Brigade, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment hidden deep within Sambisa Forest, Borno State.Acting on intelligence, the operation was executed in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion,Continue reading "Troops Storm Sambisa Forest, Recover Massive Arms Cache in Fierce Clearance Operation"
Ramadan and Fairness: Reps Member Warns Traders Against Price Hikes, Urges Kindness
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Abdullahi Aliyu, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, has called on grocery traders across Nigeria to refrain from exploiting consumers by inflating the prices of essential food items.In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Sardauna Francis, Aliyu condemned the practice of arbitraryContinue reading "Ramadan and Fairness: Reps Member Warns Traders Against Price Hikes, Urges Kindness"
TERROR AND RANSOM: How Afenifere Youth Leader Ojajuni’s Family Raised N17 Million for His Freedom
SaharaReporters has exclusively revealed that the release of Prince Eniola Ojajuni, President of the Afenifere Youth Council, was secured after his family managed to raise at least N17 million in ransom to pay his abductors.A top family source confirmed to SaharaReporters on Saturday that Ojajuni endured 12 harrowing days in captivity before regaining his freedom.Continue reading "TERROR AND RANSOM: How Afenifere Youth Leader Ojajuni’s Family Raised N17 Million for His Freedom"
Kano State Government Allocates N8 Billion for Ramadan Feeding Program
In a significant move to support citizens during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State Government has announced a budget of N8 billion for its Ramadan Feeding Program.The revelation was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, drawing widespread reactions from the public. This initiative aims to provide free mealsContinue reading "Kano State Government Allocates N8 Billion for Ramadan Feeding Program"
Senator Natasha’s Husband Uduaghan Warns Akpabio-Led Senate: ‘Treat My Wife With Respect While Court Decides’
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, High Chief Emmanuel O. Uduaghan, has broken his silence on the escalating controversy between his wife, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.In a strongly worded statement, Uduaghan, who had initially refrained from making public comments, said recent developments forced him to speak out.> “Unnecessary sentiments are being stirred,Continue reading "Senator Natasha’s Husband Uduaghan Warns Akpabio-Led Senate: ‘Treat My Wife With Respect While Court Decides’"
Katsina Community Holds Unprecedented ‘Peace Meeting’ With Terrorists to End Years of Bloodshed
In a desperate bid to curb unrelenting violence, residents of Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State have brokered a rare "peace agreement" with armed groups responsible for years of terror in the region. The extraordinary reconciliation meeting, which took place on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Kwari village, was facilitated by the JibiaContinue reading "Katsina Community Holds Unprecedented ‘Peace Meeting’ With Terrorists to End Years of Bloodshed"
Prophet of Deceit? Ebuka Obi Caught in N500 Million Mansion Miracle Scam
Sahara Reporters has exposed yet another controversial scandal involving self-acclaimed prophet, Ebuka Obi of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach. The media outlet, via its official X handle, revealed that Obi orchestrated a staged miracle, using a woman who falsely testified to purchasing a N500 million mansion in Lagos after sowing seeds in his ministry. In aContinue reading "Prophet of Deceit? Ebuka Obi Caught in N500 Million Mansion Miracle Scam"
Ramadan School Closures: Northern States with Highest Out-of-School Children Face Backlash
A fresh controversy has erupted over the decision of four northern states—Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, and Bauchi—to shut down schools for the Ramadan period. A data review by SaharaReporters, using statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has revealed that these states already suffer from some of the worst rates of out-of-school children in Nigeria,Continue reading "Ramadan School Closures: Northern States with Highest Out-of-School Children Face Backlash"
LAGOS ASSEMBLY CRISIS: GAC CHAIRMAN SAYS LAWMAKERS LACK ABSOLUTE POWER TO REMOVE SPEAKER
The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has strongly criticized lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly for failing to consult party leaders before removing Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker.In a statement, Olusi made it clear that the lawmakers do not wield absolute authority to unilaterally remove orContinue reading "LAGOS ASSEMBLY CRISIS: GAC CHAIRMAN SAYS LAWMAKERS LACK ABSOLUTE POWER TO REMOVE SPEAKER"
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