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According to sources, Adejobi intends to use the video to support filing fresh charges against Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), alleging a breach of peace during his visit, which was in response to a police invitation.

SaharaReporters reported on Thursday that Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited had issued an ultimatum to the EFCC, demanding that the anti-graft agency produce an uncompleted four-bedroom bungalow recovered from a fraudster within three months.

Liman had initially stated in open court that Sowore could meet the N10 million bail requirement with proper documentation from anyone in the Federal Capital Territory.

He made this remark during the bail hearing of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who was subsequently granted bail set at N10 million over cybercrime charges filed by Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Sources told SaharaReporters that the manhunt was initiated by Force Spokesperson Adejobi after days of deliberation and persistent appeals to Egbetokun to take action against the activist.

The indigenous Yoruba people said the application of Sharia is alien to their society, adding that it has the potential to disrupt the peaceful coexistence among people of different religious beliefs.

Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, faced trouble during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration following a petition submitted to the Presidency and the Federal Ministry of Health.

Due to the low attendance of Senate members, some of the senators walked out, arguing that the process that appointed Maikudi was flawed and violated the stipulated guidelines for appointing a Vice Chancellor.

Sowore is standing trial before Justice Liman for calling Egbetokun an 'Illegal IGP' on his verified X handle entered the dock at about 10:00 am while the charges were read to him.

The protesters who gathered in front of the court sang anti-government songs and demanded the immediate release of the activist, insisting that Sowore had not committed any offence for exposing the rot in the Nigerian police.

The incident occurred at 10:57 p.m. when the airplane reportedly lost its nose landing gear tyre during landing.

SaharaReporters gathered that Charles was arrested on Thursday, January 23, 2025, on the orders of Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson.

The document shows that between January and September 2024, the state government spent N39 million on telephone charges.

According to the memo exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, DCP Simon Asamber Lough (SAN); AIG Abdul Yari; AIG Idowu Owohunwa; AIG Ben Igwe; CP Peter Ukachi Opara; CP Obo Obo Ukani; and ACP Akpan Brown, engaged in the unethical practice of backdating their history records.

According to multiple sources, the act occurred last Friday at his block 42 residence, inside Police College Barracks in Maiduguri.

The former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) has described the bail conditions as “illegal”.

Sowore, in a post on his X account on Monday, said, “I have rejected a bail condition asking me to present a level 17 Permanent Secretary, instead I have offered to remain in police custody pending when the joke is over with.”

Sowore arrived the police headquarters around 9.45 am on Monday, with his lawyer and some supporters.

According to Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Sunday, the operation, code-named HADIN KAI, commenced on January 16, 2025.

It was learnt that last week, Olukoyede held a Zoom meeting with several zones, promising to improve office conditions to boost the morale of operatives.

The NCC recently approved a 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs. By the increase, the average price of calls will rise to N16.5 per minute from N11; the cost of 1GB of data will rise to N431.25 from N287.5/GB; and SMS prices to N6 from N4.

According to the outfit, the hotel served as a den of kidnappers and hideout for other criminals.

Thousands of people displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency are currently taking refuge in the town.

SaharaReporters reported on Friday night that Obasa was set to return to Lagos today (Saturday).

According to the source, upon his return, Obasa will move to his house at Joel Ogunnaike in GRA, Ikeja at 9.00 am where his loyalists will organise a large welcome party for him.

In a statement released on Friday by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mufutau A. Ibrahim, the committee was directed to conduct a comprehensive investigation and uncover the truth behind the allegations within three weeks.

According to the memo titled, ‘Re: Request For List Of Prisoners/Inmates Eligible For Presidential Pardon/Clemency Nation-Wide,’ old age, ill health and length of stay in prison are some of the factors that will determine eligibility for the clemency.

The incident reportedly occurred on the morning of January 12, 2025, around 8:10 am, during preparations for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade in Jalingo.

The confrontation occurred at the Ekeki Police Division when NDLEA operatives arrived to apprehend a woman accused of drug peddling.

In an audio recording obtained by SaharaReporters, Fasina admitted to making romantic advances toward Adebayo and expressed frustration over the public disclosure of their interaction.

The video posted on Sowore’s X and TikTok accounts has garnered nearly 917,000 views and over 2.9 million views respectively.

Speaking with SaharaReporters on Wednesday at one of the NNPCL filling stations at Bajulaiye, Lagos, one of the officials in charge of the station who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed that the price hike from N925 to N960 became effective on Tuesday.

Sources told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that a manhunt had been launched to rescue him.

A military source who shared a video of one of the personnel who was brutalised by the Naval officer had said they were flogged for arriving late to parade mustering on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Darlington was arrested on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. He was arrest for alleged defamation fellow singer, Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu.

Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter).

Sources told SaharaReporters that the adopted son identified as Adam had been raised by the police chief since he was two.

At the centre of their grievances is the unavailability of essential facilities needed for their practical work, despite each student paying approximately N50,000 for farm equipment and other necessary materials.

In the petition dated January 20th, they argue that the appointment of Prof Aisha Maikudi as the substantive Vice-Chancellor did not follow the guidelines, which require a candidate to be a Professor with at least 10 years of experience.  

Police sources confirmed to SaharaReporters that the suspect, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu, apprehended on Saturday, made contradictory statements during interrogation on Sunday night.

He noted that he actively opposed numerous unlawful court injunctions against the EFCC and filed several lawsuits on behalf of the HEDA Resource Centre at the Federal High Court in Abuja. 

It was gathered that since October 2024 when the report of the committee was submitted, the committee and the governing council have been at loggerheads with the school management.

Ahmad noted that he would only support Kanu’s release if the separatist leader undergoes rehabilitation and renounces his derogatory views about Nigeria and its citizens.

The Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations of backdated history records.

SaharaReporters had reported that Halisu, who was confirmed dead after the shooting by the suspected fraudster was flown to Sokoto State for burial. 

SaharaReporters learnt from top police sources on Saturday that Dr Ikechukwu Nnamdi was arrested while he was hiding in the ceiling of his neighbour's room after the crime.

SaharaReporters learnt that the officers were on a mission to apprehend a group of suspected cybercriminals when they were attacked on Friday morning.

It was gathered that the raid conducted around 1am on December 16, 2024, targeted an old bungalow near St. Mary Catholic Church, Ifofin, and Ogbon Idio in the Ilesa-East Local Government Area.

According to the report, a large portion of the funds was dedicated to supplying essential food staples such as rice, beans, maize, and other commodities. 

However, the court ordered the suspect to be remanded at the Lafia Correctional Facility pending formal arraignment and further legal proceedings.

In a wireless message addressed to all departments, units and commands, signed by the Force Secretary, the Force Headquarters warned the officer to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the conduct of police officers on suspension accordingly, pending the determination of his case by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC).

In a statement signed by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors, through his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun highlighted the launch of a robust intelligence-sharing and operational synergy platform among Southern governors.

A police signal obtained by SaharaReporters confirmed the arrest. 

Some of the affected students who spoke to SaharaReporters said the management imposed the new fee after the opening of a new hotel.

What's even more alarming is that this excessive spending occurred despite the dire poverty situation in these states, with a combined poverty rate of 7.17 million persons.

Sanusi, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, stated on Wednesday that he will not help the government regarding Nigeria's current economic challenges.

Meanwhile, the sad news is yet to be made official to the public either by NASS or the family

This was announced by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The inflation figure moved from 33.60 percent in November last year. 

According to reports, a warrant to detain Yoon was executed shortly after 10:30am local time on Wednesday, citing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO).

Meanwhile, the attempted bribery occurred on the premises of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Gwadangaji, Birnin Kebbi.  

The college community and key stakeholders in the health sector are up in arms over allegations that Esther Gana, the immediate past provost, has refused to relinquish her position despite reaching retirement age.

The duo have been incarcerated since 1999 following an unresolved dispute over a generator repair and sale. 

However, she, like several others from Nigeria and other African countries, was picked up at the Iraq airport on her arrival by one agency which she said she doesn't know the name of because it was written in Arabic language.  

The findings highlight major cities and highways prone to theft, attacks, and road hazards, offering critical insights into the country’s security challenges.

She credited the collective resistance and unity of voices against oppression as her source of strength during her recent incarceration.

The bandits, armed with weapons, abducted 16 worshippers and dispersed the congregation, with many managing to escape, according to the sources.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how former US President Jimmy Carter and CNN founder Ted Turner intervened to try to secure his release from prison during General Sani Abacha's military dictatorship.   Obasanjo earlier said his imprisonment in 1995 stemmed from his refusal to remain silent on pressing national and international issues.   According to Obasanjo, his candidness became a liability under Abacha's regime. He shared this account during a discussion with 15 emerging African leaders at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.   Notably, Jimmy Carter has a history of diplomatic interventions and humanitarian efforts, including brokering a peace deal between Israel and Egypt in 1978.   Obasanjo honoured the late Jimmy Carter during a memorial service at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King in Abeokuta on Sunday. Obasanjo remembered Carter as a "titan and man of peace" who left a lasting impact on the world.   Carter's legacy includes s...

The regulations prohibit military personnel from engaging in certain activities, including homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, and cross-dressing, as well as other behaviour deemed inconsistent with the armed forces' ethics.

Three buses were attacked, and initially, four Nigerian Army personnel were taken, but one, PTE Usendu Emediong (24NA/87/7560), managed to escape.

The suspects are currently in detention over their involvement in the deadly stampede.

This situation has caused a nationwide blackout to major households and industries in the country. 

This is as a SaharaReporters' review of the Ebonyi State Open Contracting portal showed that about N400million of the contracts were awarded to the former governor, Umahi’s younger brother, family members  and cronies.

The plot unfolded after the National Union of Police (NUP), led by the underground efforts of a journalist-turned-activist, Teslim ‘Samore’ Oyekanmi, organised a nationwide strike.

Speaking publicly for the first time since his removal from office alongside five commissioners in December 2024, Mr Bichi accused the duo of betrayal and treachery.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrest and detention of the police officer seen in the video.

By approving N40.88 billion for the college against the N667 million it proposed, BudgIT explained that the lawmakers padded the budget with a margin of N40.22 billion, representing over 5000% increment.  

The claimants—Abraham Oluwafemi Makinde, Lateef Taiye Raheem, Adeshina Felemo Ayesanmi, and Monsurat Aramide Adebayo—accuse the government, as well as former Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, of being politically linked to the attackers.

According to the circular, officers from the rank of constable to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) who have undergone the compulsory training programme are to be certified and addressed as detectives.

Despite a reiterated order on January 6, 2025, to release Speed Darlington to his lead counsel, Marshal Abubakar, the police imposed new bail conditions, requiring a Grade Level 16 civil servant as a surety.

This was announced in a statement shared by the football body via its official X page on Tuesday.

Mr Hamzat was arrested along with Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Naomi Silekunola and Islamic School Principal, Abdullahi Fasasi, over the stampede that occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun.

SaharaReporters learnt that the protest which is currently ongoing at the front of the Federal Ministry of Education, was to compel the minister to do the needful and dissolve the council and the charade called the appointment of a VC.

The virus has spread to countries such as India, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Kazakhstan.

The Senate announced plans to suspend the plenary for two weeks upon resumption on January 14, with January 31 tentatively set for laying the Appropriation Bill before both chambers.

He made the remarks during an appearance on an online public discussion show, HaveYourSay247 hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo, to discuss the plan by the National Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria to inaugurate a Sharia Court in Oyo State.   

The budget was passed into law in December 2024.

The charges centre on allegations that Olamide Thomas insulted the President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi and top police officials, including Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and Police Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, in a viral social media post.

The judgment, delivered by Justice Sika Aprioku, dismissed a lawsuit seeking to compel Governor Fubara to re-present the proposed N800 billion 2024 state budget to 27 aggrieved lawmakers.

A statement by the Kano State Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday, confirmed that Governor Abba Yusuf accepted the resignation. 

According to MACBAN National President, Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, the attackers, who struck at 10 pm on Sunday, also kidnapped his two wives and daughter.

Justice Francesca Giacomini of the Court of Rome ruled on December 7, 2024 that the publication of truth can never be prosecuted as defamation and awarded cost against the company.

However, the NEF argued that these measures disproportionately impact Northern Nigeria, which faces challenges such as insecurity, poverty, and youth unemployment.

The expenditure is per the presidential amnesty programme.

Renovation of governor’s lodge is expected to gulp N100 million, this is despite spending N500 million on same in 2024.

However, the celebratory gunfire turned tragic as a stray bullet hit Mrs. Adekolu.

The new appointments followed the recent creation of seven monarchies by the governor.

The decision, made by Justice Alexander Oluseyi Owoeye on November 27, 2024, is the first of its kind since Nigeria signed the Cape Town Convention.

These will be part of the operational vehicles for the presidential conference car unit (CCU) fleet in Abuja. 

The female suspect was apprehended by Nigerian troops at checkpoint while attempting to transport ammunition from Hanka to a terrorists hideout.

Earlier, between January and August 2024, the state spent N795.4 million on international travels while local travels also gulped N28 million.

The commission also arrested and detained Okowa in November 2024 for the alleged diversion of the funds, said to be part of the 13 percent derivation fund earmarked for oil-rich states.

Reaffirming the quest for Yoruba Nation (Odua Nation), Igboho used the occasion to reassure all Yoruba people that the pursuit of self-determination remains steadfast and non-negotiable.

By Umoh Umoh

General Musa reaffirmed his determination to apprehend Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist and bandit leader.