A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has said Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, is not fit to be the next governor of Lagos state. Igbokwe shared his reservation in a Facebook post. His comments come after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) endorsed Seyi for the position in…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) chapter, has come out forcefully to condemn what it described as a politically motivated and ill-advised move by President Bola Tinubu to rename the University of Maiduguri after Nigeriaâs late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. SaharaReporters obtained a press statement issued on Saturday by the…
The FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football as countries dream of competing in it. However, not every country gets a chance to take part â not just because of tough qualification but also due to FIFA bans. Over the years, FIFA has barred several countries from the tournament. Recently, Pakistan and Congo…
Barikisu Sulaiman, a housewife, has been taken into custody by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) after reportedly throwing her newborn baby into a gutter in Lokoja, Kogi State. The incident came to light after concerned residents of Karaworo alerted authorities on Sunday. The woman had been dating a man in Adankolo after…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr Wale Ajetunmobi. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governorâs Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. The statement was titled, âGovernor Sanwo-Olu suspends aide.â Ajetunmobiâs suspension âcomes on the heels of the misrepresentation of…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the Senate bill that seeks to make the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto the exclusive co-chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council. The bill has passed second reading. The group said the move would exclude top traditional rulers from other ethnic groups and regions. Ezechi Chukwu, the spokesman…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced it will conduct an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) simulation exercise at Eko Atlantic City on Thursday. This is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The exercise, aimed at bolstering the policeâs ability to handle bomb-related threats, will involve controlled detonations carried out…
President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh âŚ1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The Presidentâs request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate during plenary on Tuesday. According to the letter, the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official political platform for the new opposition coalition, as fresh details surrounding the 2027 presidential deal emerge. The development followed a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday night, where key opposition figures resolved to rally behind the ADC…
Charly Boy, the ace Nigerian entertainer, has warned politicians against manipulating the outcome of the 2027 general election. In an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, the septuagenarian who is popularly known as Area Fada, said the next nationwide poll would be a defining moment for the country. He added that the slogan for the…