EFCC Witness Says Bello Not Linked to Transactions
A prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial of former Yahaya Bello told the court on Tuesday that the transactions under investigation were within limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The witness, Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank Plc, made the statement during cross-examination by defence counsel Paul Daudu, SAN, […]
Niger State Woman Recounts Bandit Attacks, Urges Security Support
Hajara Ya’u Madawaki, a displaced resident of Tudun Magaji in Kontagora Local Government Area, has recounted the killing of her children during a violent bandit attack that forced residents to flee their homes. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, Madawaki described the chaos and trauma faced by survivors. Many hid in pits and […]
Prophet Ayodele Warns of Threats to African Leaders, Nigeria
Primate Elijah Ayodele, head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump may target some African presidents, including those in Nigeria, in ways that could worsen the nation’s situation. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele claimed that Trump’s actions are not in support of […]
Tinubu Pledges Peace and Economic Progress for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not succumb to those seeking to disrupt peace and unity in the country. He made the remarks on Monday evening during an Interfaith Iftar with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa. Tinubu emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling insecurity, asserting that Nigeria would prevail against […]
Lagos Gives Estate Residents Four Months to Remove Illegal Structures
The Lagos State Government has given residents in state-owned housing estates a four-month deadline to remove all illegal structures and building extensions that violate approved estate layouts. The directive, issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, warned that any construction outside the approved estate plans must be removed within the stipulated period or face […]
Gov AbdulRazaq receives new IGP Disu on working visit to Kwara, as super cop restates commitment to improved security
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday received Nigeria’s new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on a working visit to the state, indicating a renewed commitment of the Force to combat crimes in collaboration with other state actors. Addressing journalists after his meeting with the Governor, the IGP said he was on […]
Army Officer, Troops Killed in Boko Haram Attack in Borno
A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Farouq, has been confirmed killed during an attack by Boko Haram militants on a military base in Kukawa. Security sources said the base in Kukuwa town came under a coordinated assault on Sunday by fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province, an ISIS-affiliated […]
Umrah : Pray for Kwara, Nigeria, Emir Sulu-Gambari tells Muslims in Saudi Arabia
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji ( Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has admonished intending Pilgrims on Lesser Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pray fervently for peace and harmony to continue to reign in the country. He added that peaceful coexistence, religious harmony and prevention of […]
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Petrol Tops N1,000 in Nigeria
Global crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on Monday, pushing petrol prices in Nigeria past N1,000 per litre. Data from OilPrice.com shows that Brent crude rose by about 13 percent to $103.3 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased by roughly 15 percent to $107.3 per barrel. The sharp rise in crude prices […]
Ramadan Iftar: Saraki to feed Muslims in Kwara, FCT, Borno, 5 other states
As Muslim Ummah continue to observe the 2026 Ramadan Fasting globally, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation will, in the last 10 days of the glorious month, commence its annual Ramadan Iftar Feeding Programme to provide meals for Muslims observing the fast across the country, as part of its commitment to supporting underserved communities. The […]
