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NAPTIP reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on all forms of abuse and exploitation, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals.

The governor disclosed this in Maiduguri on Friday when the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and other top military commanders paid him a visit.

A police wireless message dated April 23, 2025, from the Force Secretary in Abuja and circulated to state police commissioners and other relevant offices, confirmed the latest promotions, notably of the 2022 Specialist cadre.

  After covertly trailing Jonah for four days while lodged at a hotel, they arrested him in what eyewitnesses described as an abduction rather than a lawful arrest.

In a press statement signed by Steven Iwindoye, Public Relations Officer of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), the drivers accused the companies of treating them as disposable tools while raking in billions from their sweat.  

A security source, familiar with the unfolding situation, raised an alarm over the group's movement and called for urgent government intervention.

The yet-to-be-identified student was killed near the back gate of the campus shortly after completing his examinations for the day.

Police say the case is currently under active investigation and urged the public, especially media professionals and social media users, to be cautious in spreading unverified information.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Wednesday, ASUU National President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, said the union has not received any verifiable evidence of such payment and would not be swayed by mere pronouncements from the federal government.

SaharaReporters reliably gathered that the governor held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday with the 25 local government council chairmen, members of the State House of Assembly, and other key PDP stakeholders at the Government House, where he informed them of his finalized decision to leave the PDP for the ruling APC.

This was disclosed by Ajibade’s lawyer during an interview with SaharaReporters on Wednesday morning.

Despite the public nature of the assault, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) CSP Olaogun Lukman allegedly failed to take any meaningful action against the assailant.

In a shocking twist, locals are now calling for the withdrawal of military forces from their area, claiming the soldiers have become more of a liability than a line of defence.

Many residents say they are trapped between the threat of bandits attacks and a lack of adequate protection from the authorities.

The assailants, according to eyewitnesses, stormed the town through the highway that links the town to the state capital on motorcycles with several sophisticated weapons.  

This latest warning was sent in an audio message to residents of Duruma village by the group’s leader. The message, recorded in Hausa, was obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday morning through frightened locals who said they received it via mobile communication channels.

His death follows a recent period of illness that had seen the pontiff hospitalised and largely absent from Holy Week liturgies, raising widespread concern over his health.

Initial reports from within the prison indicate that an object, likely a bomb, was lobbed into Okah’s cell through the open window bars.

During an interview on Noble Nigeria hosted by Noble Eyisi, Sowore explained his principled stance on not aligning with political godfathers in order to win power.

The duo was later arrested by policemen while transporting the stolen car to the South-South part of the country.

Bishop Kukah likened Nigeria's situation to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, urging the President to "bring us down from this cross of evil."

It was learnt that on arrival at the village on motorcycles, members of the group started shooting indiscriminately.  

According to Julie Inyang Ayang, Usani has kept her husband's travelling bag since his disappearance over two years ago.

A statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the fugitive, who had been on the run for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of Saturday, 19th April 2025. 

According to SaharaReporters, Suleiman regained his freedom after his father, Usman Ngari, was compelled to issue a public apology in the wake of the outlet's earlier report.

The 15 accused persons, most of whom were part of Mrs Jonathan’s domestic staff, were arrested in 2019 and have remained in detention without bail, with the case dragging on endlessly for years amid reports of consistent manipulation of court processes.

The gunmen had stormed some of the communities around 04:15pm on Thursday.  

Multiple sources told SaharaReporters that a butter coloured hilux in the First Lady’s convoy knocked Saratu around Oba Ile while the president's wife was moving from the airport to the venue of the event.

Nwokorie regained his freedom on Thursday after the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.

Nwoye, who announced his resignation at a media briefing in Enugu on Thursday, expressed frustration over internal conflicts, vindictive politics, and disregard for core principles.

He was discharged and acquitted of conspiracy to commit felony and armed robbery.

As SaharaReporters reported earlier on Wednesday, the Nigeria Police Force imposed tough administrative bail conditions on David after his arrest.

According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, Ogunbo was appointed as "Supervisor for Health" at the Eti-Osa Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in April 2022. However, records from the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) show that he was still listed as an active staff member on its payroll during the same period.

The NANS president said he was also forced to record an involuntary statement at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) studio. 

It was gathered that the attackers stormed the village unexpectedly, opening fire on residents and setting homes ablaze. 

Fasina was suspended on Monday following allegations of sexual harassment made by a senior university official, Engineer Folasade Adebayo.

According to David’s legal counsel, Barrister Ezike Chibuzor, who is also representing him in the ongoing case, the situation stems from a failed relationship between David and Genevieve.

A video obtained by SaharaReporters captures members of the unit visibly queuing to collect money from the Chinese individuals, a scene that has sparked public outrage and raised concerns over police conduct.

The intervention led to the withdrawal of charges against Portable, who had been incarcerated in Ilorin over a police complaint filed by Osupa.

Several residents were also abducted during the invasion, SaharaReporters learnt.

In audio recordings exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, Owoeye is heard justifying the controversial practice during a recent staff meeting, citing skyrocketing electricity bills and a lack of sufficient funding from the Nigerian Government as the rationale behind the move.

The singer was reportedly paid to perform at the show, which marked the maiden edition of the Kwara Tampan Fiesta, but failed to honour the agreement.

The tension began when Sowore referred to IGP Kayode Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP” for allegedly remaining in office beyond the mandatory retirement age for civil servants, a move he said violated the civil service rules.

Although the match ended 3-2 in favour of the home team, Temitope’s stellar performance, scoring a goal and gaining a penalty (which he later missed), angered a section of the Nasarawa supporters who felt he had threatened their team.

The dispute stems from a N100 million investment made by Justice Segun-Bello in their company, Elizabeth and Esther Nig. Ltd.

In a wireless message dated April 10, 2025, and referenced CH:8400/FS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.1/78, the police authorities also directed the ICT/Computer Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja and the Records and Data Management Section to update their records accordingly.

Chizoba, a hairdresser and aspiring beauty entrepreneur, was killed on March 18, 2025, at her residence on Number 7, View Avenue, Chevron area of Lagos. 

The horrifying incident occurred on Thursday night at No. 11 Oshimyemi Street in Ogba area of Lagos and has since sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with civil rights group, the Take-It-Back Movement, leading the charge for justice.  

This development follows concerns that crude oil output could be disrupted by the unrest and disapproval trailing the appointment of a sole administrator in Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas.

SaharaReporters gathered from sources that the attack took place while the officers were returning from a clampdown operation on Friday.

Mr Umar Farouk, a Deputy Director in the Niger State Ministry of Land Transportation, was convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the Niger State High Court in Minna for demanding and receiving N11 million in bribes from a contractor.

A source familiar with the case confirmed to SaharaReporters that the principal, Osunrinde Omotayo Abiodun, was arraigned by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency on Wednesday.

A source familiar with the case confirmed to SaharaReporters that the principal, Osunrinde Omotayo Abiodun, was arraigned by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency on Wednesday.

The wireless communication, dated April 9, 2025, was authorised by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mobile Police, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

In a video seen by SaharaReporters, the women, mostly elderly, appeared half-naked as they marched through the community with mournful chants, lamenting the incessant attacks, kidnappings, and killings that had plagued their town for months.

The council instead condemned the recording of the Vice-Chancellor without his knowledge or consent and issued Adebayo a warning, directing her to apologise for allegedly tarnishing the image of the university.

According to the victim, the assailant allegedly boarded her vehicle under a bridge near the Oriental Hotel, claiming he was headed to the Nigerian Law School.

WikkiTimes has published stories focused on the northern region of the country. At various times, it has exposed poor accountability within the Bauchi State government.

Speaking outside the court premises in Abuja on Tuesday, Sowore voiced concern over what he described as a judiciary working hand-in-hand with other arms of government to deny Nigerians access to justice.

Insider sources at the TETFUND alleged that Adams Echono, the younger brother of Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, has hijacked the agency's leadership.

SaharaReporters learnt that this move is in retaliation for Okah’s exposure of corrupt practices involving some senior NCoS officers.

The protesters arrested include activists Bosede Imanah and Flagboy

The protesters, mostly youths and members of a pro-democracy group, TakeItBack Movement, argued that the law has become a weapon in the hands of government authorities to silence dissent, stifle journalism, and criminalise free speech.

Residents told SaharaReporters that the bandits stormed the village on Monday morning.

The protest, according to the group, aims to address what it describes as the "authoritarianism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, abuse of human rights, and the misuse of the Cybercrime Act."

Efforts by the defence lawyers to push the case forward have reportedly been disregarded.

Witnesses say the articulated tipper, reportedly coming from the Bwari axis, lost control due to a suspected brake failure and veered off the road.

Sources informed SaharaReporters on Saturday evening that the villagers, currently under attack, are now evacuating from their homes.

SaharaReporters exclusively gathered that the woman, Tamunosiki Achese, a former Personal Assistant to Mrs. Jonathan, had left her position before the controversial theft took place.   

The police claimed this comes in the wake of its intelligence reports that "some groups operating under the guise of civil society organisations (CSOs)" are preparing to mobilise protests across Nigeria.

The 15 domestic workers, including both men and women, have been behind bars since 2019 following an accusation of theft involving missing jewellery reportedly belonging to the former First Lady.  

Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was aware that Akpabio was considering legal action in response to her claims.

SaharaReporters exclusively obtained photos of 12 of the domestic workers who have been imprisoned for nearly six years. 

The note details brutal acts of violence allegedly orchestrated by the former First Lady herself. 

SaharaReporters gathered that these workers have been rotting behind bars without a court conviction, as their trial has been repeatedly stalled on the orders of the influential former First Lady.

Reports indicate that the extension serves as a penalty for their complaints about the non-payment of their N77,000 allowance, which they had shared in a WhatsApp group.

The tribunal particularly criticised the PDP’s failure to present credible evidence to support allegations of overvoting and electoral irregularities.

Bina was summoned to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Minna at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, where he was interrogated by the Investigative Police Officer (IPO) until 6 p.m. before being released.

In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, Ashekun, who spent nearly 20 years in the church and served as a minister, shared her disturbing experiences.

The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman.

A video obtained by SaharaReporters depicts the harrowing aftermath, with at least three officers lying unconscious on the ground while others were probably trapped inside the vehicle.