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The charge, filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja under suit number CR/353/25, also lists retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Obo Ukam Obo and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Simon Lough, SAN, as defendants.   

The tragic incident occurred six months ago along the Wukari-Chonku Road while Atsi and their mother were en route from Jalingo to Abuja.

The NCTC warned that the report’s narrative could misinform the public and potentially embolden criminal actors.

The proposed residential estate, described as a “Terrace Presidential Building” project, will be constructed in Akure, the state capital.

The collapse has sparked outrage and concerns about corruption and substandard practices in public infrastructure projects.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, the appellate court dismissed the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election.

According to a situation report from Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base 8, the attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 1:10 am, when heavily armed fighters suspected to be affiliated with ISWAP or Boko Haram launched an assault on CJTF positions in Marte.

The crowd stormed the police station, set it on fire, and severely beat the DPO, who later died in the hospital from his injuries.

SaharaReporters exclusively gathered that many workers say the sudden reductions took them by surprise and have raised concerns about the impact on their livelihoods.

According to the report, the unit received 401 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) linked to both regions within the period under review.

A total of 5,264,097 Nigerians were affected by last year’s floods, with 16,469 people injured and over 1.4 million farmlands damaged.

Multiple sources disclosed to the outlet that Egbetokun has been struggling with the aftermath of a kidney transplant he underwent several years ago while serving as a Chief Superintendent of Police.

The audit, carried out in accordance with Section 85(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the Auditor-General to scrutinise the accounts of government agencies and statutory bodies, reveals systemic violations of financial regulations, weak internal controls, and unauthorised expenditures amounting to billions of naira.

Between July 2024 and May 2025, the newly registered firm secured three separate contracts totalling over N3 billion from the state government.

A copy of the IMT examination timetable seen by SaharaReporters confirms that her final exams began on May 15 and will end on May 28, 2025.

The footage, which gained widespread attention on Sunday, shows a troubling encounter between a police officer and a commercial driver, along with his passengers.

The deadly incident claimed 17 lives, with the death toll rising to 25 in the days that followed due to severe burn injuries sustained by several worshippers.

Rev. Azzaman, the leading pastor of The King Worship Chapel and Ministry, Inc. in Kaduna, Kaduna State, was reported to have died on Saturday after a ghastly motor accident on his way back to Kaduna from Makurdi, Benue State.

The development has sparked concerns among fuel retailers about potential fuel shortages and price hikes.

The collision was allegedly caused by Prince Oluwole Oluwalana, a palace affiliate driving a Venza vehicle who was attempting a U-turn.

The brazen attack, which occurred in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, has left families in agony and communities in turmoil. 

The signal said the raid, which involved six platoons of 49 soldiers each, was led by the unit commander and supported by one armoured personnel carrier (APC), a gun truck, and six Hilux vehicles.  

The payment was made to Rock of Ages Total Event Limited, a private firm that has been awarded multiple government contracts in recent months.

This was confirmed to SaharaReporters by a source close to the police investigation.

This was revealed in a wireless message, tagged “MOST/IMMEDIATE,” and sent from the Force Secretary in Abuja to virtually all police units, zonal commands, departments, and institutions nationwide.

The police said it also advised churches to plant internal security personnel, such as Boys Brigade, within their premises during services to prevent any sudden attack.  

The officers claimed that the forthcoming promotion process is targeted to benefit the Inspector General of Police and his cronies, who recently got their PhDs from private universities.

Documents exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters confirm the contract splitting and reveal that all the contracts were awarded to Messrs Crown Natures Nigeria Plc, a company registered under the names of Adedokun Olarotimi Aromolaran and Omolara Olufunke as directors.

According to multiple eyewitnesses who narrated the incident to SaharaReporters, the attack is linked to an ongoing land dispute involving Nkeweshe [Babies], who is accused of forcefully attempting to sell communal land against the will of the residents.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Egbetokun diverted the N6 billion from the police operational account's budgetary sub-head into a private procurement arrangement for uniforms. 

Sources described the waterway as a longstanding route for local commerce between the West African nations.

Sources described the waterway as a longstanding route for local commerce between the West African nations.

Insider trading, the illegal practice of trading securities based on confidential, non-public information, is a grave offence in financial markets.

Two persons appeared in the threat video, with the other personality beside Decimal identified as Adesakin Adefemi who actually uploaded the video.

The organisation’s analysis shows that 238 projects, each valued above N5 billion and totalling N2.29 trillion, were inserted with little or no justification. 

The allegation follows a recent Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report by the World Bank, which disclosed that NNPCL failed to remit N500 billion to the Federation Account between October and December 2024. 

The arrest reportedly occurred in Medina, a holy city where the women had been residing under false identities.

Adama has been behind several incidents involving the use of security forces to harass or detain individuals, particularly young Nigerians on TikTok, who have criticised prominent Christian religious leaders.

This development, sources say, is the culmination of a calculated campaign by the APC-led Federal Government to weaken opposition strongholds across the country ahead of the next general elections.

According to the World Bank, this sum was not remitted to the Federation Account between October and December 2024.

According to a situation report from the Unit Commander of 75 PMF, Obudu, ASP Linus Ekpo, obtained by SaharaReporters, the officers were allegedly detained by their principal, retired AIG Mbu, after a series of incidents that occurred on May 11.

This includes inspectors and rank-and-file officers holding first degrees, master’s degrees, and doctorate degrees (Ph.D), as well as those with approved study postings. 

Sources told SaharaReporters that the new remand order will keep Mr. Jonah in custody until next Wednesday—coincidentally, the same day his case is scheduled to be heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Amaechi made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja at the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography titled "Being True to Myself."

He accused Egbo of demanding monthly kickbacks of N400,000 and claimed that the council chairman's wife, Mrs. Vivian Egbo, received a N1.2 million bribe.

SaharaReporters gathered that Hajiya Salamatu Faruk Yahaya ordered the detention of the soldier without trial or any legal order, and has continued to hold her at a military guardroom in Abuja for over a month.

Sources told SaharaReporters that Apomu was one of seven individuals arrested in connection with local government election matters in Osun State.

A military source who spoke to SaharaReporters under condition of anonymity confirmed that the terrorists launched a series of coordinated attacks that eventually forced the Nigerian Army to abandon its position in the area by 3am on Sunday, May 12, 2025.

SaharaReporters has learned that Ogban, convicted of electoral fraud during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election, has not been remanded in prison.

The Supreme Court ordered the immediate return to prison of Fred Ajudua, who is standing trial for allegedly defrauding a German company of $1.43 million more than 30 years ago.

During the attack, the gunmen reportedly burnt armoured tanks and made away with ammunition, sources said.

Isah, who was reportedly abducted in broad daylight by suspected thugs led by Seyi Tinubu-backed NANS faction president, Ladoja Olusola, has told security personnel he is no longer taking the food or medication provided by the agency.

The restriction will be reviewed as the security situation improves, with plans to revisit the measure when necessary.

The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, had on Wednesday narrated how the terrorists struck and killed Kamal.

The man, identified as Isheu Ibrahim Jadda, was arrested on Friday and detained overnight before being moved to Damaturu on Saturday morning, SaharaReporters has learnt.

However, the case has not progressed well and no punitive measures were meted on the suspect, a development many attributed to the interference and influence of Senator George Akume in an attempt to cover his involvement.

Their violent campaign, which has included bombings, kidnappings, and ambushes, has caused immense hardship for the affected populations. 

Several videos obtained by SaharaReporters showed uniformed Beninese customs officers physically blocking road access at the border areas, further escalating tensions between the two West African neighbours.  

Also, the sum of N78,381,126.32 was paid to Drill Cat Construction Ltd on the same date as “30% mobilization payment approved for construction of roads in Orlu/Orsu/Oru East Federal Constituency, Imo State.”   

According to the latest update from the IMF, published on April 30, 2025, Nigeria is expected to pay SDR22.35 million in charges and interest in 2025.

The move has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from civil society groups and political commentators who say it threatens free speech and democratic engagement.

They alleged that the suspect had been boasting about his imminent release, citing strong backdoor support and financial influence.

He was released by the EFCC to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Wednesday evening.

SaharaReporters also learned that tensions flared during the court proceedings, as a supporter of Ali Isa allegedly attacked one of Umar’s key supporters by dousing his face with an unidentified substance  

A wireless message obtained exclusively by SaharaReporters reveals that the IGP, through the Force Headquarters in Abuja, has directed that the affected officers be brought before him for questioning, accompanied by their commanding officers.

Yamah, a member of Course 5, reportedly shot himself at home.

Isah had also accused Seyi Tinubu’s faction within NANS of orchestrating an assault against him. He specifically named Ladoja Olusola—the Seyi Tinubu-backed rival factional president—as the individual who allegedly kicked him in the face during the incident.

In 2023, the personnel cost stood at N295.3 billion but grew to N608.5billion by the end of the 2024 fiscal year.

During the hearing, prosecution counsel A.O. Atolagbe introduced the Ninth Prosecution Witness (PW9), a retired General Manager from the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA).

Sources disclosed that the interrogation began around 2:30 p.m. and, as of the time of filing this report, the lawyers and their client remained at the agency.

The directive also prohibits sharing any official police documents online and warns against carrying luggage or umbrellas for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The civil society community expressed concern that the duo's continued detention could damage the longstanding relationship between grassroots organisations and security agencies in Edo State.

The farmers, wielding placards and banners, blocked a major highway and chanted slogans demanding justice and protection from what they described as state-backed land grabs.

Sources also accused the prison administration of failing to provide adequate medical attention, saying, “There is no good medical care. Since November 28, 2021, we have been treated like slaves.”

The controversial arrest, which took place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, has sparked outrage among rights groups, civil society actors, and pan-Africanists across the continent, who have described it as a blatant act of political repression and an assault on fundamental rights.

SaharaReporters learnt that the gunmen launched an attack on the military personnel in Jangebe outpost around 3am on Saturday.

The army headquarters confirmed the ongoing confrontation via its verified Facebook page on Saturday morning, stating:

On November 13, 2023, Zainab, her mother, and others travelled to Uganda aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET513, staying in luxury accommodations reportedly arranged and funded by Keyamo.

The women, visibly upset, demanded that only Valerie, the wife of the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, be allowed to speak to them.

The incident, which occurred on April 12, 2024, was described as a shocking display of police high-handedness.

Atiku made the startling claim during a press conference on Wednesday, recounting the events leading up to an attack on his inauguration ceremony in Abuja.

The U.S. law enforcement agencies say they expect to submit their findings by July 31, despite a previous court-ordered deadline of May 2.

According to an official letter signed by Bashir Goni Sanda, Acting Director of Local Government Affairs on behalf of the Commissioner, obtained by SaharaReporters, the suspension follows Mohammed’s public disrespect of the Executive Chairman of Abadam Local Government, Malam Fatori, through social media platforms — an action described as a violation of existing laws governing the conduct of public officials.

His lifeless body was discovered at Second Rainbow in Festac Town, days after a Police Wireless Message circulated across Lagos divisions and formations detailing his mysterious disappearance.

The clarification comes amid growing reports of a strained relationship between the two leaders, fuelled by accusations of political marginalisation and recent developments within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 2025 local government elections.