The Federal Government has paid cash transfers to over 8.3 million vulnerable Nigerians under the National Social Safety Net Programme, as civil society organisations launched the 2025 report on the implementation of the intervention across several states. This was disclosed at the official launch of the Third Party Monitoring report on Thursday in Abuja. The…
A suspected female kidnapper was nearly beaten to death by an angry mob at the popular Ipata Market in Ilorin, Kwara State, early Thursday morning. Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the woman was apprehended after she was accused of attempting to abduct a child. The source said items reportedly recovered from her included four ATM cards…
Proceedings at the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan Division, were halted on Tuesday after Mukaila Lamidi, aka ‘Auxiliary’, collapsed inside the courtroom. Mr Lamidi reportedly slumped while seated and awaiting his case, triggering panic and prompting intervention by court officials and security personnel. “The court could not continue due to the unexpected medical emergency,” a…
The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…
The Federal Government has urged the Katsina State Government to support its new ‘Operation Save Corridor North-West,’ with the view to allowing the surrendering bandits to surrender their arms and release all kidnapped victims. The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto State, Maj.-Gen. Ebikunle Ademola-Ajose made the call when he visited…
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that he will formally declare for the coalition on Saturday. He made the confirmation in a post on his X handle. “I will be declaring for the ADC coalition tomorrow. No amount of police intimidation, sealed venues,…
The Benue State Police Command has apprehended 14 individuals involved in hijacking a peaceful youth protest in Makurdi, the state capital, on Sunday, June 15, 2025. According to a statement from the command’s spokesperson, Udeme Edet, the suspects disrupted the demonstration by obstructing a roadway in Apir, a suburb of Makurdi, where they forcibly stopped…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, has convicted and sentenced Praise Humphrey Igbo, also known as Jessica Allen, to one year in prison for internet fraud amounting to $115,000. The judgment was delivered by Justice H.L. Abba-Aliyu on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Igbo…
A fire broke out at a four-bedroom flat being used as a tailoring factory in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday. The incident occurred in the early hours at Benjamin, Alabama junction in the Eleyele area of Ido Local Government Area. Equipment and properties worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed in the blaze….
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has declared that he would gladly seek the hospitality of Nigeria should the United States restrict his visa. Speaking at a recent gathering in Johannesburg, where he outlined his party’s stance ahead of its national…
