The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly condemned the escalating violence in Osun State, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. In response to the crisis, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical squads to restore law and order in the state.The police madeContinue reading "Osun LG Crisis: Police Condemn Violence, Vow to Crush Perpetrators as IGP Deploys Tactical Squads"
Horror in Ogun: Suspected Ritualists Dump Dismembered Female Body in Community
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an intense investigation following the gruesome discovery of a dismembered female body dumped in the Ogijo community. The shocking find has sparked fears of ritual killings in the area, as authorities work to unravel the mystery behind the heinous crime.Sahara Reporters, through its official X handle, broke theContinue reading "Horror in Ogun: Suspected Ritualists Dump Dismembered Female Body in Community"
Trapped in Deceit: Nigerian Woman Exposes Chinese Employer’s Cyber Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian woman, Jacob Lilian, has unveiled a shocking cybercrime operation orchestrated by her Chinese employer, who allegedly lured her into online fraud under the guise of a legitimate job offer.Lilian, testifying as the first prosecution witness (PW1) before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, detailed how she unknowingly became part of a cyberContinue reading "Trapped in Deceit: Nigerian Woman Exposes Chinese Employer’s Cyber Fraud Scheme"
Atiku Condemns Armed Invasion of Lagos Assembly, Calls for Urgent Investigation
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the shocking invasion of the Lagos State House of Assembly by armed security operatives, describing it as a brazen assault on democracy.Taking to his official X handle, Atiku expressed deep concern over the disturbing video footage of heavily armed personnelContinue reading "Atiku Condemns Armed Invasion of Lagos Assembly, Calls for Urgent Investigation"
Cyber Onslaught: Pro-Russian Hackers Target Italian Banks, Airports Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Pro-Russian hackers have launched a major cyberattack on approximately 20 Italian websites, including key financial institutions and major airports, in what appears to be a retaliatory move against growing diplomatic tensions between Rome and Moscow.According to Italy’s cybersecurity agency, the notorious hacker group Noname057(16) orchestrated the attack, disrupting access to the websites of major banksContinue reading "Cyber Onslaught: Pro-Russian Hackers Target Italian Banks, Airports Amid Diplomatic Tensions"
Nigeria’s Amnesty Programme Under Scrutiny: N58 Billion Spent on Ex-Militants in 2024 Amid Financial Irregularities
Nigeria's Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has come under renewed scrutiny following revelations that the country spent a staggering N58 billion on the reintegration of "transformed" ex-militants in 2024 alone, with N8.8 billion disbursed in December. The findings, sourced from the Open Treasury Portal, have sparked concerns over financial accountability within the programme.According to the 2025Continue reading "Nigeria’s Amnesty Programme Under Scrutiny: N58 Billion Spent on Ex-Militants in 2024 Amid Financial Irregularities"
Breaking: NELFUND Disburses Over N22 Billion in Student Loans, Opens 2024/2025 Applications
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a significant milestone in its mission to provide financial assistance to students across the country. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, NELFUND revealed that it has disbursed over N22 billion in student loans, benefiting more than 200,000 applicants.This landmark achievement underscores the government'sContinue reading "Breaking: NELFUND Disburses Over N22 Billion in Student Loans, Opens 2024/2025 Applications"
Tragedy Strikes in Osun State: Gunmen Assassinate Reinstated Irewole Chairman Amid Alleged Political Tensions
In a shocking and tragic turn of events, gunmen have killed Remi Abass, the recently reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government in Osun State, just hours after he arrived at the local government secretariat with his supporters. The chilling attack occurred on Monday, sending shockwaves through the region and raising questions about the growing politicalContinue reading "Tragedy Strikes in Osun State: Gunmen Assassinate Reinstated Irewole Chairman Amid Alleged Political Tensions"
“Moshood Jimoh Appointed Lagos Police Commissioner: A New Era for State Security”
In a landmark development, the Police Service Commission has officially appointed Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command. This announcement was shared through the official X handle of Channel Television, sparking excitement across security circles in the state and beyond.A statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of PressContinue reading "“Moshood Jimoh Appointed Lagos Police Commissioner: A New Era for State Security”"
Outrage as Catholic Priest Brutally Flogs 50-Year-Old Widow Over Alleged Meeting for Salary Increment
Sahara Reporters has raised alarms over a shocking incident in Anambra, where a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe of the Diocese of Awka, allegedly assaulted a 50-year-old widow and primary school teacher, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, leaving her severely injured. The assault, which took place at Angel Primary School in Ifitedunu, has sparked outrage andContinue reading "Outrage as Catholic Priest Brutally Flogs 50-Year-Old Widow Over Alleged Meeting for Salary Increment"
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