A youth football coach, Ashgar, collapsed and died during a training camp organised by Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony, Germany. The coach, originally from Afghanistan, collapsed on the pitch at Feralpi Arena during a lunch break on Monday. Emergency responders arrived quickly and took him to the hospital, but he later passed away. Ashgar had…
A former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of destabilising the opposition. Tambuwal spoke on Friday when he was featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, claiming the APC and Tinubu have intentionally plotted the fall of the opposition parties in the country. “When…
No fewer than five personnel of the Nigerian Air Force have died in a ghastly auto crash along the Jos-Akwanga Express Road. The personnel were among those attending a sports event in Abuja on 22 October. Their vehicle is said to have collided with an oncoming truck, leading to the deaths of the personnel. Confirming…
Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the new generation of content creators and social media influencers to moderate negative rhetoric about Nigeria. The government tasked them to prioritise the nation’s interests by upholding the highest ethical standards in the expression and delivery of their crafts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed…
Security operatives in Zamfara State have arrested a woman identified as Shamsiyya, from the Yammacin area in Gusau, for being in possession of ammunition. The female suspect was apprehended by Nigerian troops at checkpoint while attempting to transport ammunition from Hanka to a terrorists hideout. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the suspect confessed that…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has revealed that 221,996 applicants failed the 2025 computer‑based test (CBT), even after successfully completing earlier stages of the recruitment exercise. The nationwide recruitment exercise is for its four paramilitary agencies, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fire Service…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police sergeants in connection with a suspected armed robbery operation, leading to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and weapons. Police sources disclosed that operatives of the command’s surveillance patrol team acted on credible intelligence to intercept a red Toyota Corolla (2010 model)…
US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signalling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin. Trump’s campaign manger Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to be named to the high-profile role…
The Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigerian police has reportedly detained Abraham Daniel, a former pastor with Dunamis International Gospel Centre, and Alexander Eneche, following their appearance at the department in response to a police invitation. The duo are accused of cyberbullying and criminal defamation against Pastor Paul Enenche, the founder and Senior Pastor…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a list of 75 officials for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) but has excluded Nigerian referees, despite the country’s recent improvements in officiating at national and international levels. The CHAN tournament, reserved for players active in domestic leagues, is scheduled to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania,…
