A fresh wave of political tension has erupted in the Senate as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, takes a bold stand against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over an alleged attempt to relocate her Senate seat.Sources within the National Assembly reveal that the controversy began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, a vocal advocate for transparency and equity,Continue reading "Tension Mounts as Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Clashes with Senate President Over Seat Relocation"
Kidnap Kingpin Evans Begs for Mercy, Offers All Properties in Plea Deal
Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has made a desperate plea for clemency before the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, offering to surrender all his assets in exchange for a reduced sentence.Evans, who once struck fear into the hearts of Nigerians with his high-profile abductions, told the court thatContinue reading "Kidnap Kingpin Evans Begs for Mercy, Offers All Properties in Plea Deal"
Russia Revives Soviet-Era Tactics, Silencing Dissenters Through Forced Psychiatric Detention
In a chilling revival of Soviet-era repression, Russian authorities are increasingly using forced psychiatric confinement to suppress political opposition, according to human rights groups and legal experts. Dissenters, activists, and independent journalists are being detained in psychiatric hospitals under dubious "mental disorder" diagnoses—a tactic eerily reminiscent of the Soviet Union’s notorious use of punitive psychiatryContinue reading "Russia Revives Soviet-Era Tactics, Silencing Dissenters Through Forced Psychiatric Detention"
Historic Justice: Netherlands to Return 119 Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
In a landmark decision, the Netherlands has announced plans to return 119 Benin Bronzes looted by British forces during the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom. This repatriation marks the largest return of Benin antiquities to Nigeria to date and is seen as a significant step in addressing historical injustices.The artefacts, including intricately crafted figurines,Continue reading "Historic Justice: Netherlands to Return 119 Stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria"
Shell’s Underwater Pipeline Leak Wreaks Havoc in Bayelsa’s Obololi Community
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed a major oil spill from Shell’s 16-inch Nun River-Kolo Creek pipeline at Obololi Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The spill, which has discharged an undetermined volume of crude into the River Nun, has sparked environmental concerns and left localContinue reading "Shell’s Underwater Pipeline Leak Wreaks Havoc in Bayelsa’s Obololi Community"
Trapped in Hell: Nigerian Woman Trafficked to Iraq Recounts 22 Months of Brutal Slavery
A 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Odunayo Eniola Isaac, has shared her harrowing experience of being trafficked to Iraq, where she was subjected to nearly two years of brutal torture, forced labor, and inhumane conditions without pay.In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, Odunayo revealed how acute hardship, unemployment, and desperation have made young Nigerians easy prey forContinue reading "Trapped in Hell: Nigerian Woman Trafficked to Iraq Recounts 22 Months of Brutal Slavery"
Tragedy Strikes: Federal University Lokoja Shuts Down Indefinitely Amid Protests Over Fatal Accident
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal University of Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has been shut down indefinitely following widespread student protests over a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of seven students and a bus driver.The tragic incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Monday when a heavily loaded truck carrying woodContinue reading "Tragedy Strikes: Federal University Lokoja Shuts Down Indefinitely Amid Protests Over Fatal Accident"
Mid-Air Heist Foiled: Air Peace Passenger Arrested, Blacklisted for In-Flight Theft
In a dramatic turn of events, a passenger aboard an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was arrested for theft mid-air and subsequently blacklisted by the airline. The suspect was apprehended after a thorough search upon arrival at Port Harcourt International Airport, confirming their involvement in the crime.In a statement on Thursday, AirContinue reading "Mid-Air Heist Foiled: Air Peace Passenger Arrested, Blacklisted for In-Flight Theft"
“Pastor Adeboye: Married Woman Claimed God Chose Me as Her Husband, Threatened to Kill My Wife”
Renowned cleric and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared a startling encounter with a married woman who claimed divine revelation instructed her to marry him.In a revelation posted on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, Pastor Adeboye recounted how the woman boldly asserted that GodContinue reading "“Pastor Adeboye: Married Woman Claimed God Chose Me as Her Husband, Threatened to Kill My Wife”"
Inferno at NNPCL Flow Stations in Rivers State: Massive Explosion Sparks Panic, Casualties Feared
A devastating explosion has rocked two Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel, off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, sending shockwaves through local communities and raising concerns over possible fatalities.The twin blasts, which occurred on Wednesday evening, engulfed the facilities in raging flames, with thick plumes of smokeContinue reading "Inferno at NNPCL Flow Stations in Rivers State: Massive Explosion Sparks Panic, Casualties Feared"
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