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The report, which is part of Nigeria's periodic economic update from the apex bank, was released in the Q4 2024 economic report.

The young man had already suffered a great loss, having lost his father just last year after a prolonged illness.

This stance contradicts expectations following Tinubu’s intervention, which was widely believed to have resolved the impasse and facilitated Obasa’s return as Speaker.

The call for justice comes amid growing concerns over the rising cases of mob justice, ethnic violence, and unlawful killings by security forces in the country.

He also alleged that Governor Fubara masterminded the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex in a bid to prevent his impeachment.

Late on Friday, a distraught Mrs Nwaeke told journalists that she had lost contact with her husband after he arrived in Abuja.

Sources revealed to SaharaReporters that El-Rufai is working alongside Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation, and Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha.

According to the statement, the President also approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Buhari, an indigene of Katsina State, as the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council.  

Some of the soldiers who spoke to saharaReporters also lament the absence of proper medical personnel, stating that only medical representatives are available, and they are always complaining about not being supplied with essential drugs and equipment.

Edobor had received the query after posting a video about Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Delta State, which highlighted how students humiliated her during the event.

A family source told SaharaReporters that the judge issued the order despite a medical report submitted by Okai’s lawyer, which stated that he was not in a suitable condition to appear in court.

On March 16, SaharaReporters exclusively reported that a police wireless message dated March 12, 2025, from the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) overseeing the Police Cooperative Society in Lagos, informed all departments, commands, and units about the initiative through the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society Ltd.

The directive applies to the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, all commissioners, chairmen, and members of boards, agencies, commissions, institutions, and parastatals.

This was confirmed to SaharaReporters on Wednesday evening by a member of the pro-democracy TakeItBack Movement, who said the group’s intervention secured the NDC President’s freedom. 

The trial, which was scheduled to continue on Wednesday, was stalled as the magistrate failed to appear in court. No official reason was provided for his absence.

The NDC president was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Rivers State, SaharaReporters learnt.

SaharaReporters reports that Oboyinlo Enenche Peter, Mr. Abraham Daniel and Others At Large are standing trial before an Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 6 Abuja for alleged criminal defamation of the Character of the General Overseer of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

The victims, aged 20 and 13, were killed when the armed youths, allegedly supported by the policeman's colleagues, invaded his house around 2am last Monday, March 17, 2025.

Obi expressed concern over the administration's alleged intolerance for dissent and its handling of national affairs.

Multiple sources within the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters, highlighting troubling inconsistencies in the official account.

According to the petition, Justice Mabel Segun-Bello invested N100 million into the couple's company, Elizabeth and Esther Nig Ltd., through Tobi Bolarin and Gbenga Ekundayo. The petition states that the investment was made with clear contractual agreements, which the couple claims they have not breached.

SaharaReporters learnt from top sources that Umoren was allegedly seen at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters Abuja, from 8am to 8pm on Monday, actively working to expedite the recall process against Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that, despite his disbarment, Senator Imasuen relocated to Nigeria and continued presenting himself as a legal practitioner while venturing into politics. 

SaharaReporters learned that the army stormed the community on Sunday evening, threatening to kill residents who failed to vacate their homes within 24 hours.

Gabriel, who has spent over a month in solitary confinement, was arrested for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun.

Tambuwal stressed that Section 305 of the Constitution is clear and unambiguous about the process for declaring a state of emergency and the role of the National Assembly in approving such a proclamation.

The shop, owned by Seketi Adebowale, is a barbershop reportedly equipped with solar energy valued at N6 million, which also serves as a charging station for mobile phones and power banks. According to Adebowale, the officers broke into the shop and stole several phones belonging to customers who had left them to charge.

The extent of casualties and damage remains unclear as of Sunday afternoon. SaharaReporters gathered that the latest crisis stems from a land dispute.

Sowore condemned the removal of democratically elected officials in Rivers State, accusing Tinubu of not only acting as a godfather but also abusing his position as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The IGP cautioned that any officer found violating these principles would face serious consequences, emphasising that unlawful detentions undermine public trust and confidence in the police.

The current controversy is over Egbetokun’s tenure and it follows growing concerns about leadership transitions within Nigeria’s security forces. 

It has, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping urgently to stem the tide of insecurity.

SaharaReporters had reported that Alilu was arrested by the police late Thursday following controversial statements he made against Pastor Komaiya. 

According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, Abdullahi's promotion from Associate Professor to Professor was backdated to October 1, 2020, by the former Vice Chancellor, Prof Abdulrasheed Na'Allah.

The arrest comes after Apostle Alilu posted a video on his official Facebook page in which he accused Pastor Komaiya of misleading church members with fabricated prosperity teachings.

Heathrow Airport has warned of “significant disruption” over the coming days, advising passengers, “Do not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens.”

The suit was filed on behalf of the electorates by a lawyer, Daniel Wariboko, the sole plaintiff. He is suing for himself and other registered voters in Rivers State, in the suit which commenced through an Originating Summons.   

A community source confirmed the tragic incident to SaharaReporters in a phone conversation, saying: “There was another attack this evening (Wednesday evening). People are leaving massively now. Jato-Aka is bleeding. Two army officers were killed, and seven people are confirmed dead this evening."

The defendants were visibly elated, smiling and exchanging pleasantries after the trial on Thursday, signalling their relief and release from the charges.

Muhammed had publicly criticised the military’s failure to provide adequate medical care for injured personnel, revealing that many were forced to pay for their own treatment.

Enenche is the brother of Dunamis Church Senior Pastor Paul Enenche, while Daniel is the former church pastor.

Contrary to his claims, recent videos show a bandage on his right ankle, revealing evidence of an injury.

The Governor’s statement comes in response to the political tensions that have gripped the state in recent weeks.

This comes shortly after President Tinubu, during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing political instability and security concerns.

Tinubu also suspended the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all members of the state House of Assembly for six months.

SaharaReporters learned that the soldiers and police were deployed by the Enugu State government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, who allegedly wanted to suppress reports of herdsmen attacks and insecurity in the state.

The terrorists were said to have asked the residents to vacate the community for allegedly revealing their movements to security agencies.

SaharaReporters on Sunday exclusively reported that Okungbowa was caught on video spraying freshly minted naira notes on two strippers at a private party.

A delegation from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President and Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, had paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu to discuss pressing national issues.

Jandor's defection to the APC comes just two weeks after he resigned from the PDP.

According to multiple student sources, the victim, simply identified as Vector, was involved in an accident at the university junction and was immediately rushed to the teaching hospital for urgent medical attention.

A message from the NYSC Local Government Inspector (LGI), seen by SaharaReporters on Sunday, instructed Rita, with code number LA/24B/832, to report to the Eti Osa 3 local government office by 10 a.m. on Monday without fail.

In a police wireless message dated March 12, 2025, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) overseeing the Police Cooperative Society in Lagos informed all departments, commands, and other units through the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society Ltd.

According to the sources, both Natasha and Akpabio will in the coming week appear the senate committee in a bid to make the Senate president "fulfil all righteousness" before landing a heavier blow on the suspended female senator.

He noted that their hope was that Tinubu would replicate his "achievements" in Lagos at the national level.

He emphasised that identifying the culprits and holding them accountable would be a crucial step toward achieving closure for the affected community and the families of the slain officers.

In August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed Wike, former governor of Rivers state, as the FCT minister.

The 26 ACPs have been invited to participate in the examination and interactive session on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Nineteen DCPs have been invited to participate in the examination and interactive session on Monday, March 17, 2025.

Nineteen DCPs have been invited to participate in the examination and interactive session on Monday, March 17, 2025.

IPOB said this was done under the guise of searching for fake drugs.

The directive, which is to be implemented immediately, was outlined in a Police Wireless Message dated March 10, 2025. It was addressed to all Commands, Units, and Departments and signed by the Force Secretary.

He revealed that his decision to leave the ruling party was made with Buhari’s consent.

Sources within the Senate told SaharaReporters that Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC) opposed the idea of setting up a committee to resolve the issue involving Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

This comes in the wake of a leadership crisis and conflicting judicial pronouncements that have thrown the state's legislative arm into chaos. 

According to reports from SaharaReporters, the incident occurred around 8:18 p.m. on Tuesday, though no casualties have been confirmed.

The group, which included the elderly, youths, women, and children, assembled at the sugar factory on Yola-Gombe Road to demand a stop to Dangote's planned expansion of its sugarcane farm.

The data reveals that while the government budgeted N2.491 trillion for the Ministry of Water Resources in 2024, only N92.413billion was spent by the end of the year—representing just 3.71% of the allocated funds.

The victim was shot dead while sleeping at his friend’s tea stall, in what witnesses described as an unprovoked and reckless attack.

It was gathered that the attackers stormed Birnin Dede and nearby communities, setting homes ablaze and forcing residents to flee.

The development comes amid an investigation into allegations that some inmates were leaving the facility to commit crimes.

It was learned that El-Rufai’s resignation letter has already been submitted to the APC leadership in his ward in Kaduna State.

NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday, revealing that the patient was diagnosed in Ondo State but succumbed to the disease before test results confirmed the infection.

Following this, Prophet Miracle allegedly stormed the RSTV premises at around 11 p.m. with his security detail, forcibly taking Mr. Abel to an unknown location where he was reportedly tortured.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Police Service Commission (PSC) appointed six new DIGs: Sadiq Idiris Abubakar, Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, Williams Adebowale, Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi Bali, Idegwu Basil Ukuoma, and Adebola Ayinde Hamzat.

Confirming the development to SaharaReporters, the state police commissioner, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, said, “I have told them to take him to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The DC (Deputy Commissioner) will handle it there.”

She alleged that Prophet Miracle had been accumulating properties in his name while engaging in extramarital affairs. 

The attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, threw the community into panic as the armed assailants stormed the village in large numbers, shooting sporadically before whisking their victims away.

The aggrieved officers told SaharaReporters that the police promotion exercise under the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was full of irregularities, corruption and illegalities.

A source from the local government area said the kidnappers stopped the boat conveying Akari and others, pulled him into their own boat and tried to get away.  

His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his loved ones and supporters.

SaharaReporters had exclusively reported that a mutiny was brewing within the Nigeria Police Force as hundreds of senior officers resisted retirement despite being found to have falsified their birth records.

In the suit, Kanu demanded a formal apology from the Nigerian government for the alleged violation of his fundamental rights, to be published in three widely circulated national newspapers.

The women, drawn from seven autonomous communities, blocked a two-kilometre stretch of the Nkalagu-Eha-Amufu-Ikem-Obollo-Afor Federal Highway.

The development was confirmed by the Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye.

However, the police swiftly moved in, firing teargas canisters to disperse the demonstrators.

Sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters on Tuesday that Folorunsho was initially detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lokoja after his arrest in Ajaokuta.

The judges assigned to oversee these cases include Justices I. E. Ekwo, J. O. Abdulmalik, J. K. Omotosho, Emeka Nwite, M. S. Liman, and H. J. Yilwa in the Abuja Division.

SaharaReporters exclusively reported on Monday night that the replacements for the retired DIGs would be announced today (Tuesday).

Ruling on the application filed by Sowore’s lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, on Tuesday, the judge took an unusually prosecutorial stance during the hearing.

Sowore, in a recent interview, questioned why Nigeria—a secular state—would allow religious considerations to interfere with academic activities. He pointed out that even in Saudi Arabia, where Muslims flock for the lesser Hajj, schools remain open during Ramadan.

SaharaReporters learned on Monday that the retired DIGs include Galandachi, Ali Ari Muhammed, Rhoda Adetutu Olofu, Jonathan Towuru (representing the South-South geopolitical zone), Suleiman Yusuf, Banji Lawal Badru, and Bala Ciroma.

This development comes despite the fact that N2.2billion was spent on the same purpose in 2024, according to a review of documents published by the Kogi State government on its website.

Sources within the school revealed that about 16 EFCC operatives arrived unannounced, disrupted academic activities, and began marking the school building with the inscription: “Restrain Order, EFCC, Keep Off – 27/2/25.”

Adeyeye detailed how lawmakers were pressured and financial incentives were dangled before them to extend Obasanjo’s stay in power beyond 2007.

It was gathered that the attack occurred on Saturday around 8:35 p.m. near his home, opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area.

Investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed that a contract for the university's perimeter fencing was awarded twice—first to Messrs Abdullahi Hawawo Construction Co. Limited in 2024 for ₦180,031,437.50, and later to Dukonni Nigeria Limited in February 2025 for ₦370,738,367.05 without officially revoking the initial contract.

"My mommy is gone," her daughter, Diamond Stone, wrote in a Facebook post.

According to the top sources, Ojajuni’s wife reportedly personally delivered the ransom to the abductors in Akure before his release. 

Earlier, the Afenifere group had called for the immediate release of its Youth Council President, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was recently abducted.   

Reacting to the allegations, Mrs Akpabio had dismissed them at a press conference in Abuja, insisting that both families had shared a cordial relationship even before Akpoti-Uduaghan’s marriage.

Multiple corps members confirmed receiving their February allowance on Friday night, only to find out that it remained unchanged at N33,000 — less than half of the new amount that was supposedly approved.  

Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of victimising her in the Senate because she rejected his alleged sexual advances.