The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has appointed Bosun Tijani, the current minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, as a member of the board of trustees. His appointment was shared on X, where Tijani said that this recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a significant win for Nigeria….
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has confirmed she was invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following viral videos from her daughter Priscilla Ojo’s lavish wedding, where guests were seen spraying naira and foreign currencies. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Ojo addressed the widespread media reports and public speculation…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has condemned the inauguration of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the President of the union, describing it as a blatant violation of multiple court judgments. The NURTW leadership, led by Alhaji Ibikunle Tajudeen Baruwa, declared the inauguration illegal, null, and void, citing rulings…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has raided and shut down a sports betting shop as part of its ongoing enforcement efforts during the holy month of Ramadan. The Hisbah officials shared images of operatives sealing the premises on its official Facebook page. The Deputy Commander of Hisbah in Kano, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminudeen, also confirmed the…
Prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday led a protest to the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest follows allegations of political victimisation…
A high court of the federal capital territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summons to Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state. In the summons issued on Thursday, Maryanne Anenih, presiding judge, ordered Bello to appear before the court on October 24 to be arraigned on a 16-count charge preferred against him by…
Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disassociated himself from campaign posters on social media, claiming he would be contesting for the presidency in 2027. In a statement on Sunday by Edwin Olofu, chief press secretary (CPS), to the APC national chairman, Ganduje said the campaign posters are “malicious pieces…
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a soldier, Lance Corporal Sani Aminu with substances said to be Canadian Loud, an imported strong synthetic strain of cannabis. Aminu with service number 13NA/70/11481 was arrested with the illicit drug consignment on Wednesday in Lagos State. A police signal obtained by SaharaReporters confirmed the arrest. The signal said…
Some hoodlums have allegedly beaten a yet-to-be identified female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to stupor in Kwara State. The incident, it was gathered, occurred during the turbaning of a newly appointed traditional title holder in Ilọrin. According to eyewitnesses, the hoodlums swam on the female officer, a mother of…
Are you aware of the potential health risks associated with your phone use knowing how easy it is to get caught up in updates and endless scrolling? Are you aware of the potential health risks associated with your phone use? In today’s digital age, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant stream of…