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BREAKING: Facebook, Instagram Suspend Eedris Abdulkareem’s Accounts, Rapper Says It’s Over New Song ‘Open Letter To Donald Trump’

Abdulkareem told SaharaReporters on Sunday that he has been blocked from accessing both accounts since the release of the song.

BREAKING: Commercial Vehicle Attacked Along Idofin Road In Kogi, Hours After Abduction Of Two Motorists

Video footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the assault, underscoring how perilous the route has become for motorists.

BREAKING: Bandits Attack Ejiba Community In Kogi, Kidnap Pastor, Wife, Others During Church Service

Eyewitnesses told Egbe Mekun Platform, a community news outlet, that the assault occurred during a church service at a new Cherubim and Seraphim Church.

BREAKING: Kwara Under Siege As Terrorists Abduct Traditional Ruler In Ifelodun Council Area

Residents said the attack happened suddenly, leaving the community in fear and confusion.

BREAKING: Terrorists Launch Fresh Attack On Isanlu Makutu-Idofin Highway In Kogi, Several Persons Feared Abducted

Meanwhile, the exact number of victims abducted during the incident has not yet been confirmed, as details remain sketchy.

EXCLUSIVE: EFCC Quizzes Former Attorney-General Malami, Grants Him Bail After Providing Two Top Civil Servants

Earlier, the former AGF announced that he had been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide clarification on "certain issues."

BREAKING: FCT Administration Under Minister Wike Restates Ban On Smart Phones, Says Only 'Torch Light Phones' Allowed During Work Hours

The directive, contained in a circular with reference number FCT/DLA/259/III dated 28th November 2025, was addressed to all Heads of Division, Sections, Units, and staff of the Department of Land Administration and the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS).

BREAKING: Niger State Withdraws Cybercrime Charges Against Student Activist Isah Mokwa Over Posts Criticising Governor Bago

The development comes days after SaharaReporters revealed that Mokwa had been released from detention after public pressure and questions raised over the legality of the cybercrime counts.

BREAKING: Ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Safely Evacuated From Guinea-Bissau, Arrives In Abuja

SaharaReporters had previously reported that Jonathan was under military protection while arrangements for his departure were underway.

BREAKING: Bandits Attack 18-Seater Bus On Osokoko–Obajana Road In Kogi, Abduct Passengers

One of the buses was successfully attacked, while the second managed to escape.

Bandits Abduct 20 Farmers, Including Pregnant Women In Niger State Community, Days After St. Mary School Kidnappings

The attack follows the abduction of hundreds of students, pupils, and staff members from St. Mary Secondary and Primary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA.

BREAKING: Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa’s Appointee, Two Others With Cult Links Stab Police Inspector To Death In Akure

The officer, who was recently transferred from the Anti-Cultism Unit to B-Division, was killed at Oke Arata, beside Arakale, in the state capital.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Air Force Serviceman Caught With Illegal Firearms, Says Guns Came From Edo Govt House Inspector For Commissioner’s Orderly

According to a situation report obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the operation took place late on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, along Kabba Junction in Lokoja, Kogi State.

BREAKING: Nigerian Agency NDLEA Recovers N6.7billion Illicit Drugs In Lagos Warehouse, Arrests Six Suspects

It was learnt that NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit stormed a secret warehouse tucked inside 23 Sunny Billa East Street, Bucknor, Isheri, Isolo, where the cartel allegedly stockpiled millions of tramadol pills and codeine bottles ahead of Christmas-season distribution.

BREAKING: Scores Of Bandits On Over 40 Motorcycles Spotted Advancing Toward Lile Community In Kwara, Residents Panic

A community source said the information came from a nearby village that witnessed the movement firsthand.

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Service Commission Sets Date For DCP To CP Promotion Exam, Lists 14 Officers

The message advised the officers to “refresh their memories” in key areas including core police duties, professional studies, law, local acts, and dress codes ahead of the session.

BREAKING: 24 Kebbi Schoolgirls Abducted From Maga School Rescued

At the time of this report, details surrounding the rescue operation remain sketchy.

Nigerian Presidency Confirms DSS, Military Directly Contacted Bandits To Free 38 Eruku Church Worshippers

According to Onanuga, the bandits complied because they understood the consequences of defying government orders.

Students Flee School Hostels In Borno State Over Fear Of Suspected Terrorists

In recent weeks, there has been a rise in attacks targeting schools across northern Nigeria. 

BREAKING: Tension As Unknown Gunmen In Abia State Kill Nigerian Soldier

According to military sources, David was attacked at his father’s house at Ngwa Road, Aba around 2pm.  

BREAKING: Egbe Residents In Kogi On Alert As Bandits In New Tactic Spray Chemicals Before Abducting Victims

This tactic is about spraying chemical substances inside homes to sedate victims before abduction.

BREAKING: Full List Of 265 Pupils And Staff Members Still Held By Bandits After St. Mary’s Catholic School Abduction In Nigeria

The diocese released a full list of the 265 individuals on Monday.

BREAKING: Fuel Tanker Overturns, Blocks Lapai–Agaie Road Weeks After Explosion Killed Dozens In Niger State

SaharaReporters gathered that the driver, travelling from Lagos to Gombe, reported that the tanker’s fuel compartment came off from the main truck and veered off, obstructing the road.

BREAKING: Egbe Vigilantes Repel Early-Morning Bandit Attack On Kogi Community

Sources familiar with the incident said the attackers were repelled following a brief but intense confrontation.

EXCLUSIVE: Female Police Officers In Enugu Forced To Pay N5,000–N10,000 For 70th Nigerian Women Police Anniversary, Threatened With Transfers

Personnel were instructed to complete payments on or before November 20, and to send proof of payment for what the message described as “proper accountability.”

CAN Declares Nationwide One-Day Prayer Against ‘Christian Genocide’ In Nigeria

The message, addressed to CAN bloc leaders, zonal and state chairmen, heads of church denominations, and resident pastors across Nigeria, conveyed directives from the CAN President, Archbishop (Dr.) Daniel C. Okoh.

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Intel Confirms 'Large Number Of Bandits' In Kogi, Lists Secondary School, University As Targets

According to the signal, the bandits — some reportedly dressed in military uniforms — are heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other sophisticated weapons.

BREAKING: Four Defence Ministry Directors Freed By Terrorists After Weeks As Two Others Feared Killed

The senior officials were abducted on their way to a promotion course and examinations when armed men intercepted their vehicle and whisked them into the forest.

Niger State Abduction Toll Rises To 315 As Fresh Search Reveals More Missing Pupils

SaharaReporters had reported that terrorists invaded the school in the early hours of Friday, initially seizing 215 pupils and 12 teachers. 

BREAKING: Nigerian Government Moves Nnamdi Kanu From DSS Custody Abuja To Sokoto Prison

The development was made public on Friday by Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, who announced the transfer in a post on X.

BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Catholic School In Niger State, Kidnap Dozens Of Students Five Days After Kebbi Attack

Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia, the Head of Disaster and Relief for Agwara Local Government, also confirmed the incident, alongside Bello Gidi, media aide to the Chairman of Agwara Local Government.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Government Begins Training For 50 Senators, Rep Members On ‘How To Negotiate With US’ Amid Rising Insecurity

The invitation, addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and signed by Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, immediately sparked outrage, SaharaReporters, which obtained  a copy of the invitation, learnt.

BREAKING: Justice Omotosho Dismisses Bail Application Of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu

He ruled that the request was “highly unmeritorious” and barred by statutory provisions governing criminal procedure in Nigeria.

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Another Kwara Community, Abduct Four Farmers Day After Eruku Invasion

This is barely 24 hours after gunmen invaded a church in Eruku, Ekiti LGA.

BREAKING: Nigerian Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram For ‘Disobeying Standing Order’

Pictures of the dismissed personnel wearing their desert camouflage uniforms were obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday.

Protesting Youths Block Kwara–Kogi Highway After Deadly Terrorists Attack On CAC Church In Eruku

The aggrieved youths mounted logs, planks, tyres and other barricades across the major road as early as 6am, leaving dozens of vehicles stranded on both ends of the busy interstate route. 

Uproar In Senate As Lawmakers Accuse Akpabio Of Secret Plot To Block Rival Senators From Contesting Presiding Offices

Several lawmakers believed the amendment was a political weapon disguised as procedural reform.

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack CAC Church In Kwara Community, Kill Three, Abduct Pastor, Several Worshippers

Three members were shot dead on the spot before the assailants seized an unspecified number of people.  

BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Eruku Town In Kwara State As Residents, Travellers Flee Into Bushes

The assault triggered panic, leaving vehicles abandoned on the road as people scrambled for cover.

BREAKING: Terrorists Kill Six Displaced Residents In Taraba Community As Christian Leader Raises Alarm

SaharaReporters learnt that the victims were displaced individuals who had taken refuge in the community.

BREAKING: Mentally Unstable Man Snatches AK-47 Rifle From Soldier At Lagos Checkpoint, Shoots Him Dead

The incident happened in Agbowa community, along Ikorodu expressway in Lagos State on Monday.

Nigerian Army Commander, Brig-Gen Uba Killed By ISWAP After Terrorists Intercepted His Location

The tragic incident occurred shortly after the Brigade Commander had participated in a successful joint air–ground offensive against insurgents in the area.

Nigerian Police Freed Gang That Shot, Macheted Me, Ring Leader Now Walks Free As Police Prosecutor Threatens Me To Drop Case – Abuja Kidnapping Survivor Cries Out

Victor said his Investigating Police Officer (IPO) later confirmed that the suspects confessed — yet the release still happened.

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Kebbi Girls Secondary School, Abduct Several Students, Kill Staff Member

However, residents noted that the terrorists have not gone far and are urging the Federal and State governments to take urgent action to rescue the girls.

BREAKING: Military Theatre Commander Relocates To Damboa Base Over Army Officers In ISWAP Captivity

SaharaReporters learnt that the abduction of the officers followed a violent ambush by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) that left two soldiers and two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) dead. 

BREAKING: Kaduna Community Releases Photos Of 12 Residents Including ECWA Pastor Kidnapped By Bandits

SaharaReporters learnt that the attack was devastating, with the bandits killing four people in the community and injuring several others.

EXCLUSIVE: Rivers Council Ex-Chairman Timothy Nsirim Orders Thugs To Brutalise, Tie Resident Like Animal Amid Dispute

Both men hail from the Rumueme kingdom in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

Lagos Businessman Petitions Inspector-General Egbetokun After Fakorede, IGP Monitoring Unit Compromised, Secretly Released Case Files To Ex-Governor Oyinlola

The petitioner is now calling for a full investigation into CP Fakorede’s handling of the matter. 

Boko Haram Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Army Convoy In Borno, Abduct Brigadier-General

However, the Nigerian Army has yet to release an official statement on the attack or confirm the fate of the abducted officer. 

Over 4000 Doctors, Dentists Left Nigeria In 2024 Alone Amid Health Sector Crisis

Between 2023 and 2024, the migration of health workers across all cadres surged by a shocking 200 per cent.

BREAKING: Nigerian Army Personnel Open Fire On Operation Zenda Commander, CSP Lyam Akegh, Patrol Team In Benue

SaharaReporters learnt that CSP Akegh and his team were on official duty in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area when the incident occurred.  

BREAKING: Anambra Ex-Governor Willie Obiano Dies In London

SaharaReporters learnt that Obiano passed away after battling "severe heart failure and complications related to urinary cancer."

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Files N550million Suit Against Nigerian Medical Association Over Alleged Forged Report

The development was disclosed by one of Kanu’s lawyers, Barrister Maxwell Opara, in a video posted on his Facebook page on Friday. 

EXCLUSIVE: Presidency Charges Nigerian Guild Of Editors N16.5million To Meet Tinubu At Banquet Hall In 'Disgraceful Outing'

SaharaReporters gathered that the editors and media executives coughed up the large sum because the Banquet Hall in Aso Rock had been commercialised. 

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Former PDP Chairman In Boriya Community In Kwara

SaharaReporters learnt that Alhaji Sise was kidnapped from his residence in Boriya community in the early hours of Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police Commandant AIG Nwonyi Converts Police Truck To Private Business, Distributes Alcholic Drink

Eyewitnesses told SaharaReporters that the white police truck, once a symbol of authority, now cruises through the streets of Jos draped in promotional banners for Agaba Bitters.

Lagos CP Moshood Accused Of Jeopardising Murder Probe Of Ondo Ex-Governorship Candidate Akingboye

He narrated in detail how events unfolded on the day of his father’s death and how police authorities have since handled the case with what he described as “a shocking level of irregularity.” 

EXCLUSIVE: Kaduna Governor Sani Spends Nothing On Ministry Of Internal Security Capital Expenditure Amid Rising Banditry

The assailants killed four locals and kidnapped twelve others at gunpoint in Gidan Waya village, Lere Local Government Area.

BREAKING: Sowore Drags IGP Egbetokun, FCT Police Commissioner, Others To Court Over Illegal Arrest, Demands N1.2billion As Damages

The damages for what Sowore described as his illegal arrest, detention, and arraignment by police operatives in Abuja.

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Files Application At Appeal Court Seeking Stay Of Proceedings In Trial By Justice Omotosho

According to the court filing SaharaReporters obtained from Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Kanu, the detained IPOB leader filed the application in person praying the Appeal Court to stop Justice Omotosho from delivering judgment on his case on November 20, 2025, as scheduled.

BREAKING: FCT Minister Wike Bans Use Of Mobile Phones By AGIS Staff After Viral Video Of His Altercation With Naval Officer Circulates

The controversial directive, contained in an internal memo sighted by SaharaReporters, targets all officers on Salary Grade Level 14 and below, forbidding them from entering office premises with their mobile phones beginning Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Ex-Army Chief Dambazau Laments Terrorists Now Collect Taxes, Make Laws For Northern Nigeria Communities

He warned that the situation has deteriorated to the point where bandits and insurgents have taken control of several communities, collecting taxes and enforcing their own laws. 

Over 1800 People Including Monarch Killed In Nigeria’s South-East Within Two Years — Report

Amnesty’s findings, drawn from victim interviews, police reports, and media verification, covered Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states. 

BREAKING: Terrorists Launch Attack On Kogi School Of Nursing, Repelled By Vigilantes

According to reports obtained by SaharaReporters, the attackers stormed the community in a bid to overrun the institution, causing panic among students and residents.

BREAKING: EFCC Declares Bayelsa Ex-Governor Timipre Sylva Wanted For $14.8million Alleged Fraud

In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity for the EFCC, said Sylva is wanted for Conspiracy and Dishonest Conversion of funds that were injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a refinery.

BREAKING: Terrorists Currently Attacking Travellers Along Eruku-Egbe Road In Kwara, Buses On Standstill

SaharaReporters reports that the attackers have been actively targeting vehicles and commuters along the route, prompting panic among motorists.

EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Allocates 60 Admission Slots In Nigerian Police Academy To Senate President Akpabio, Deputy, Other Lawmakers

According to the Nigerian Police Academy admission list obtained by SaharaReporters, no fewer than 60 names were sponsored by the Senate President, his deputy, Jibrin Barau, and other top lawmakers.

BREAKING: Nigerian Soldiers In Onitsha Open Fire On Policemen Returning From Anambra Election, Many Officers Injured

About 45,000 police personnel were deployed for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election won by the incumbent, Charles Soludo.

Abuja's Aso Radio Rots Away Amid Neglect By FCT Minister Wike, Nonpayment Of Workers

According to the source, in the newsroom, a handful of weary employees still sit before dead screens, enduring the decade-long collapse.

BREAKING: Lakurawa Terrorists Kill Nigerian Customs Officer, Burn Camp In Late-Night Attack On Kebbi Community

According to local sources, the assailants arrived in large numbers and opened fire indiscriminately on the camp, killing one Customs officer on the spot before setting the facility ablaze.

BREAKING: Katsina United Fans Slit Player’s Throat For Equalising Goal In NPFL Match

The violence broke out moments after Barau’s Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equaliser to make the game 1-1, a development that appeared to infuriate some Katsina United supporters at the stadium.    

BREAKING: Nigerian Shari’ah Council Asks Tinubu To Immediately Sack INEC Chairman, Prof Amupitan Over 'Legal Brief On Genocide’

The Shari'ah Council's call on Saturday followed SaharaReporters’ exclusive report that revealed that Professor Amupitan once authored a legal brief in 2020 containing 

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Chief Judge Tsoho Plots To Reassign Nestoil/Neconde Case To Crony Judge Amid Allegation Of Bribery From Businessman Obiejesi

The court further directed the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Navy, and the State Security Service (SSS) to assist in enforcing the takeover order.   

Borno Government Spends Over N6billion In 18 Months To Rehabilitate 'Repentant' Boko Haram Fighters

Between January and September 2024, N3.45 billion was spent out of a budgeted N3.46 billion, and a further N7.4 billion was earmarked for 2025.

Bandits Kill Two Community Leaders In Katsina, Abduct Several Residents Despite 'Peace Deal'

Residents said the attackers arrived on motorcycles, parked them in the bush, and walked into the village to avoid being noticed. 

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu's Newly Appointed INEC Chairman Prof Amupitan Wrote Legal Brief In 2020 Report Confirming Genocidal Killings In Nigeria

In the paper, Amupitan declared that “it is a notorious fact that there is perpetration of crimes under international law in Nigeria, particularly crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide.”

Family Seeks Inquest Into Death Of Imo Resident Ejiogu In Notorious 'Tiger Base' Police Custody

The petition alleged that Ejiogu's death was violent, unnatural, sudden, and painful, and that he was continuously tortured until his death.

BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Writes President Trump, Calls For US Inquiry In South-East Nigeria On Genocidal Killings

In the letter dated November 6, 2025, and delivered through the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Kanu, who remains in solitary detention at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters, appealed to Trump to act on his recent declaration that the United States was “prepared to act militarily and cut aid if Nigeria fails to protect its Christian population.”

EXCLUSIVE: Akwa-Ibom Ex-Governorship Candidate, Emem Coffie Faces Police Probe For N245million Property Fraud In Abuja, Shuns Police Invitations

SaharaReporters learnt that an Abuja-based female client, Benedicta Akpava, had petitioned the police and accused Engineer Emem Coffie of defrauding her of her hard-earned money in the luxury duplex deal in Wuye. 

Court Stops Police From Declaring Sowore Wanted, Issues Restraining Order Against Lagos CP Jimoh

The interim order, issued on Wednesday by Justice Musa Kakaki, would remain in force pending the hearing of the motion on notice.

BREAKING: Tinubu Government's HYPREP Water Project In Ogoni Land Collapses Four Days After Commissioning

The situation has sparked outrage among residents and raised serious questions about project execution under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP).

Tinubu Regime In High Conspiracy With Judiciary Plot To Sentence Nnamdi Kanu To Death Or Life Imprisonment – Sowore

Sowore, in a post on Wednesday, said that the decision had already been made through a top-level political conspiracy and that the ongoing legal proceedings were merely a formality to legitimise the outcome.

BREAKING: Lakurawa Terrorists Ambush Nigerian Federal Lawmaker's Convoy, Kill Soldier, Injure Several Others

SaharaReporters gathered that the terrorists also vandalised about 11 vehicles during the attack along the Lumma–Babanna road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Holds Lavish Birthday Party For Son In UK Amid Rising Bandits Attacks In Communities

SaharaReporters learnt that the opulent event held on October 31 was attended by top politicians, family members, and close associates.

BREAKING: Nigerian Immigration Seizes Senator Natasha's Passport At Airport As Lawmaker Accuses Senate President Akpabio

In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, the lawmaker was seen questioning immigration officials at the airport over the alleged confiscation of her passport.

Lagos CP Declared Me Wanted After Officers' Inability To Execute Egbetokun's "Shoot On Sight" Order In Oworonshoki – Sowore

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the CP declared Sowore wanted over what he described as “public disturbance” linked to protests against the illegal demolition of houses in Oworonshoki community, Lagos.

BREAKING: Tinubu's US Trip Aborted, To Attend G-20 Meeting In South Africa, Discuss With Trump

The presidency source noted that the upcoming G-20 Summit in South Africa is being considered for Tinubu's attendance and as the viable opportunity for the Nigerian president to have talks with President Trump.

BREAKING: President Tinubu To Visit US Tuesday, Meet Trump's Vice, JD Vance

SaharaReporters further learnt that President Trump had "delegated his Vice, James David Vance to meet with Tinubu during the visit,"  baring any last minute changes. 

SERAP Sues Akpabio, Abbas Over Alleged ₦3million Bribe-For-Bills Scandal In National Assembly

Akpabio and Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly.  

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Personnel To Pay N2000 Each For Booklet Dedicated To IGP Egbetokun

The book seen by SaharaReporters is titled "Attitudinal Change Handbook for Nigeria Police Force, Federal Republic of Nigeria."

BREAKING: Two Persons Killed, Others Injured As Police Open Fire During Niger Council Election

SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred in the Central Ward of Kontagora, one of the 25 local government areas where elections were held on November 1, 2025.

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Southern Kaduna Community, Kill Five Residents, Others Injured

A source confirmed the attacks to SaharaReporters, stating several other locals survived with grave injuries and are in critical condition.