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The victims, visibly emaciated and exhausted, cried out in pain and pleaded for help from the Nigerian government and the public.

These promotions cover Police Constables to Corporals, Corporals to Sergeants, and Sergeants to Inspectors, the bedrock of operational policing in Nigeria.

In a wireless message obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) directed all departments, formations, and state commands to compile and submit comprehensive nominal rolls of all Inspectors who were promoted in 2017 and 2018 and subsequently confirmed between 2019 and 2020.

SaharaReporters gathered that the promotions, largely considered controversial, have sparked ethnic and institutional tensions within the Nigeria Police Force.

In addition, he has awarded contracts for the purchase of 12 more Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), SaharaReporters has authoritatively gathered.

Top sources told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that the contraband rice is being brought from Benin Republic and smuggled into Badagry Waterside, with areas like the Marina Customs base in Badagry, Iya Afin, and Erekiti being the first ports of call for the goods.

According to reports, the tsunami hit the coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk, prompting the evacuation of over 2500 residents to higher ground.

Pastor Isah, who is standing trial for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl, is reportedly manoeuvring his way out of justice through bribes and backdoor negotiations with judicial officers.

According to the data, while N1.8 billion was spent in the six-month period, N1.6 billion of that amount was disbursed between March and June 2025, representing the second quarter of the year.

Despite the 18.3% year-on-year increase, Ajayi-Kadir noted that real GDP growth remains weak, averaging just 1.95% between 2020 and 2024.

The demonstrators, made up largely of concerned locals, were demanding urgent intervention from authorities as the frequent attacks have led to multiple deaths, injuries, and kidnappings.

SaharaReporters learnt that this has sparked a fresh controversy within the ranks.

 The Nigerian delegation to the Nation's Cup arrived earlier today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport to the warm welcome of government officials, football fans and cultural troopers.

Ladan announced last week that he had approached the court to stop the planned council elections scheduled for November 2025.

Banga also revealed that the bandits have effectively taken control of Banga Village, forcing residents of nearby communities to flee for safety.

The incident is believed to have occurred in the late hours of Saturday, July 26, 2025, along the volatile route between Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State.

A superb second half display saw the most decorated team stage a comeback from two goals down.

Multiple sources within the university community revealed to SaharaReporters on Saturday that Prof. Lar, who assumed the role of Acting VC earlier this year, pardoned the medical students despite the gravity of their offences — raising concerns about the safety of future patients and the credibility of Nigeria’s medical education.

According to eyewitnesses who spoke with SaharaReporters, over 80 armed soldiers stormed the community around 7pm on Friday and began demolishing structures—including a school, a mosque, and several residential buildings. 

The soldiers who spoke to SaharaReporters appealed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for an urgent review of their stagnant promotion status.

Intersociety described Musa's comments on ranches as veiled endorsement of impunity and further islamisation of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.

In addition, the defendant was directed to “make a deposit of N5,000,000.00 (Five Million Naira) only to the DCR (Deputy Chief Registrar) which shall be placed in an interest yielding Account.”

Efforts to retrieve the file before the close of court proceedings were unsuccessful, prompting the court to adjourn the matter to Monday, July 28, 2025, for a new bail ruling date.

In an official statement, the airline said Flight P47100, which was operating the Lagos-Enugu route, encountered a bird strike shortly after takeoff and was forced to return to base for safety checks.

In a memo dated July 16 and signed by the Acting Registrar, the university said the move was intended to give affected students a second chance and enable them to continue their academic journey free from the weight of past disciplinary actions.

The condition of Kofar Nasarawa Primary and Junior School, located in the heart of Bauchi metropolis, has become a focal point of criticism.

The House also allocated a staggering N132 million for the purchase of 64 chairs and tables for lawmakers' offices.

There have been different reactions and reception to the formation of the ADC coalition across different quarters. 

The senate also approved the issuance of Federal Government Bond of N757 billion for payment of  accrued rights pension arrears as at December 2023  for the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS.

SaharaReporters gathered that journalist Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed, along with two activists, including Musa Saidu Tsaragi, are currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Kwara State Police Command Headquarters in Ilorin.

A judiciary staff familiar with the matter confided in SaharaReporters that the convicted Fulani leader is leveraging his powerful connections within the government to subvert justice and regain his freedom, despite his conviction for serious crimes.

SaharaReporters learnt that the IGP however failed to restore the federal lawmaker's security details and there has been no official response from the Nigerian police.

The protesters expressed frustration with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, whom they accused of convincing the National Assembly to ignore their plight. 

The payments, disbursed in four separate tranches, were made in apparent violation of Nigeria’s fiscal regulations, which prohibit the transfer of public funds into personal accounts for official services.

The development has created tension among residents, many of whom see it as a blatant abuse of power and privilege.

Multiple sources close to the investigation told SaharaReporters that the victim's father was approached by a man claiming to be the "Bishop of Abuja," who allegedly offered him N2 million during a WhatsApp call to "settle the matter" before the case reached court.

The exchange began after an X user identified simply as A Malaika called out the Shamsudeen, accusing him of leveraging his father’s position to lobby shamelessly for political influence while allegedly using public resources to fund a lavish lifestyle.

The union described the decision as political expediency taken too far, warning that the university’s hard-earned legacy would not be sacrificed on the altar of political patronage.

SaharaReporters learnt that the shooting happened during the wedding fatiha of one of the group’s members. 

The aircraft, bearing tail number 5N-FGA, had been grounded since February 2025 and quietly ferried abroad for a repaint and touch-ups.

SaharaReporters gathered that the police officer, alongside some of his colleagues, had allegedly formed the habit of robbing POS business operators in the area under the guise of carrying out arrests.

The directive follows a formal request from the Managing Director/CEO of NPF Pensions Limited, Kolade Moradeyo, who appealed to the police hierarchy for intervention to facilitate a full consolidation of police pension accounts under the fund manager.

Despite clear signs of incompetence, in September 2020, Ronchess was awarded another mouth-watering contract worth N8.7 billion for the Zaria Urban Renewal Projects, again through the influence of Bello El-Rufai.

SaharaReporters learnt that the protest followed an attack on a local farmer, believed to be an indigene of the community, allegedly by suspected herdsmen operating within the farmlands surrounding Kaiama. 

Residents said that many people in the community had made cash or bank transfer payments in anticipation of receiving the promised items, only to wake up on Tuesday and discover that the outlet had been shut down and emptied.

Meanwhile, a source told SaharaReporters that the most disturbing aspect of the case is that Abdulyakini’s case officer, who investigated him, confirmed he was not found guilty of any offence.

Despite appeals from family members, friends, and colleagues, Sadiq remains incarcerated, now going into his fifth month in detention. He was reportedly arrested in February 2025 following a Facebook post he made on February 13.

Atiku's letter, dated July 14, 2025, was posted by Dele Momodu, and addressed to the Chairman, PDP, Jada 1 Ward, Jada LGA, Adamawa State. 

SaharaReporters learnt that the Bayelsa State High Court failed to sit on the last scheduled trial dates, June 26 and 27, 2025, without providing any new timeline for proceedings to resume.

In contrast, the budget allocates significantly more for vehicle purchases for lawmakers and legislative officials.

Scores of the attackers, riding on motorcycles, reportedly blocked major roads, causing panic among locals. 

According to the report, the university spent N134 million on refreshment and meals during the fiscal year—more than double the N65 million it allocated to the same item in 2022.

Specifically, security incidents dropped by 48.04 percent, from 895 cases in May to 465 in June.

The notice of appeal, obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, is dated July 14, 2025, and was filed at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division.

The fatal incident occurred on Monday, June 16, along the Okuokoko axis of the East-West Road.

In a post on his X handle Monday afternoon, Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late president, announced that Buhari’s body is now expected to arrive in Katsina by noon on Tuesday, with burial scheduled to take place in Daura at 2 p.m. the same day.

His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday, saying the former leader died in London, UK.

In terms of incidents, the first six months of 2025 saw 4,672 reported cases nationwide. This marked a 1.08% decrease compared to the second half of 2024 but a 9.21% increase compared to the same period last year.

DSS has neither acknowledged the petitions publicly nor commented on the circumstances surrounding Amieyeofori’s prolonged detention.

According to multiple accounts from the field obtained by SaharaReporters, many locations in Lagos either lack LASIEC officials or suffer from the absence of electoral materials.

Inspector Bode Emoruwa and six other Nigerian police officers are being detained by the police for raising concerns about police welfare.

The Chairman, Ahmed, passionately appealed to the outreach team to prioritise the affected correctional facilities, stressing that the health and dignity of inmates must not be neglected.

The women were reportedly taken from their homes, throwing the quiet rural community into panic, according to NupekoTV-Lafiagi.

SaharaReporters reported that internal documents revealed that several officers, including Mr. Abayomi Akodu—a microbiology graduate in line for the position of Director of Accounts—were marked as eligible to take promotion exams, despite being disqualified under the extant Public Service Rules.

SaharaReporters gathered that the Vice Chancellor took the decision during a meeting with the students and their parents on Thursday.

Egbetokun arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos from an undisclosed foreign trip and immediately departed for Abuja on Thursday evening.

According to an official police wireless message dated July 9, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations (COMPOL DOPS), Akure, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) issued the directive to support security arrangements for the elections in Lagos.

In a wireless message dated July 7, 2025, and marked DTO: 071433/07/2025, the AIG expressed “utmost dismay” over what he described as the unprofessional practice by some commanders who assign single officers to beats during shifts.

In a judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, describing it as lacking in merit.

Mrs. Olaitan Sekinat Tiamiyu, from Ogun State, arrived in Nigeria on July 3, 2025, after enduring months of distress in Bishkek.

Justice Yusuf adjourned the case till September 25, 2025, to allow the prosecution time to produce the five defendants in court.

The Nigerian Army has neither reacted to the incident nor identified the erring soldiers in spite of the growing concerns of the public.

This directive was contained in a police wireless message dated July 8, 2025, and marked DTO: 081145/07/2025.

The U.S. Department of State issued a statement on Tuesday, saying the policy shift is expected to affect thousands of Nigerian students, businesspeople, tourists, and families who frequently travel to the U.S. for various purposes.

SaharaReporters learnt that despite the clear judgment of the Supreme Court dismissing the Nigerian Army’s appeal against the Court of Appeal's ruling, which overturned Major Oseni’s conviction and sentence, the military authorities have refused to comply with the order to reinstate the officer and pay his accrued entitlements.

On Monday evening, SaharaReporters confirmed from top sources that the blogger has been freed.   

In the video, the woman is seen tearing open a sachet of what is suspected to be Triple Action Bitter with her teeth, drinking from it, and then giving it to the baby.

One of the sources, clearly frustrated by what he described as growing repression within the police ranks, added, “My question is, can I refuse to sign? I swear, we are tired of this bad leadership."

The protest aims to demand improved working conditions for both serving and retired police personnel.

His death comes barely 15 months after he ascended the revered throne of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that some gunmen attacked a team of police officers on duty at Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State, killing one officer.

Meanwhile, another officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, has been missing following the attack.

The protest aims to demand better working conditions for both serving and retired police officers.

Kakun made the allegation in a Facebook post, which he later deleted. Since then, he has been held in police custody at the Kabba Police Station.

The decision comes amid growing scrutiny over government spending and calls for transparency in the management of Nigeria’s presidential air fleet.

The sudden release has triggered widespread criticism, with many Nigerians questioning if the system still serves justice— or power.

SaharaReporters learnt on Saturday from top sources that the latest PR group is "the Ndigbo Young Professionals" led by one self-acclaimed ambassador, Chukwuemeka Chionoso.

The community is now making an urgent appeal for government intervention to dislodge these heavily armed groups. 

According to him, the 50% figure is significantly higher than the official estimates of 13% to 15%.

He was last seen on Thursday at the birthday celebration of Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader representing Benue South Senatorial District.

Amaechi rebuked citizens for grumbling in private while remaining passive in the face of elite domination.

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Bayelsa State confirmed the judge's release on Thursday but did not provide further details regarding the circumstances of his freedom or whether he was in their custody.

On the international front, Achimugu also raised concerns over the conduct of Air Cote D’Ivoire, accusing the Ivorian carrier of manipulating its flight schedules based on passenger load.

Mr. Bida, who the EFCC recently granted administrative bail, was scheduled to appear before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, to face the charges.

Despite his lawyers' efforts to secure bail, the court ordered Gabriel's remand to the correctional facility and adjourned the trial to October 8, 2025, after noting that Gabriel's bail motion was not in the file.

The federal jury, made up of eight men and four women from Manhattan, Westchester, and the Bronx, delivered its partial verdict after more than 13 hours of deliberation. Combs, 55, faced up to life in prison had he been convicted on all counts.

SaharaReporters learnt on Wednesday morning that Emelieze was released by the DSS after days of incarceration.

The announcement emerged from a high-level meeting currently underway, signalling a major coalition of political heavyweights ahead of the 2027 general elections.

SaharaReporters learned on Tuesday that Oladeji was released alongside Ogbona Igbojionu, who was convicted alongside him in the same case.

The monarch expressed deep frustration over the inability of the Nigerian military to confront terrorists who have repeatedly invaded his domain.

Meanwhile, the source declared that the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress in FCT, Comrade Stephen Knabayi appeared to be working with the government to sabotaging their efforts.