For the third time in recent weeks, the Senate has maintained that there was no court pronouncement mandating the Red Chamber to recall the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, stated this in a statement on Sunday. Adaramodu’s declaration followed Senator…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels “more cheerful now.” The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after…
Nigerians may soon pay more for petrol as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday increased its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit to N880 per litre, raising fresh concerns over fuel affordability and price volatility in the downstream sector. Checks on petroleumprice.ng, a platform tracking daily product prices, and a Pro Forma Invoice seen by…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters is set to have a new building complex in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with state-of-the-art facilities for military operations. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony at Kubwa Expressway, off the Defence Officers Mess, President Bola Tinubu affirmed his administration’s commitment to building and strengthening the country’s defence capabilities. The new Defence Complex…
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday as a deadly hit-and-run crash along Oke Iganmu in Ilaro, Ogun State, claimed the lives of four unsuspecting passengers. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 3:50 a.m., involving a yellow tricycle with registration number DED425WB and an unidentified vehicle that…
Police in Bangkok have arrested eight Nigerian men and a Thai woman after disguising themselves as construction workers during a late-night drug bust in the city’s Nana area. The operation took place around midnight on Sukhumvit 11 Road in Watthana district following complaints from residents and tourists about drug peddlers and pickpockets harassing people in…
The Nigerian police have arraigned human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, before an Ekiti State court over allegations of cybercrime. Farotimi, known for his advocacy for justice and good governance, appeared before the court on Wednesday following charges brought against him by Age Babalola SAN under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. SaharaReporters saw 16…
A 100-level student of the Federal University Lokoja, Jeremiah Paul, has narrated how he killed his female colleague, Abigail Damilola, and harvested her body parts for ritual. The suspect, Mr Paul, 21, hails from Awe in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State but was based in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The incident happened…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government that there could be dire consequences if their demands of Nigerian youths which led to the ongoing nationwide protests were not met as soon as possible. The former President spoke during a visit to his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, by six members…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed eleven new officials to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), an entity established to manage electricity transmission operations separately from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Dr. Adesegun Olugbade has been named as the Board Chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello will serve as the Managing Director. The executive directors…