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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Air Force Officer Who Is Ex-Governor Sylva's Relative, Detained Over Alleged Coup Against Tinubu

Sylva, who is now on the run later confirmed the visit but denied any involvement, describing attempts to link him to the matter as politically motivated.  

BREAKING: Bloodbath In Borno Community As Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Scores Of Construction Workers

The construction workers were said to be working on a bridge being constructed at Wajiluku.   

BREAKING: Several Nigerian Soldiers Reported Killed As Boko Haram Attacks Army Base In Borno, Destroys Gun Trucks

Military sources told SaharaReporters that the attack occurred on Thursday when the insurgents launched an assault on the military formation, firing sporadically and causing numerous casualties, including soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).

BREAKING: Firefighters Withdraw From Minna Petrol-Laden Tanker Fire, Cite Lack Of Adequate Water

SaharaReporters learnt that the incident occurred near Mandela Junction, beside the National Examinations Council office, a location close to the Niger State House of Assembly and the state secretariat.

EXCLUSIVE: Another Army General, Commanding Officer Arrested By Military Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

Gana, from Niger State, is the Danmagayaki of Nupe.

EXCLUSIVE: How Ailing Deputy Governor's Absence Fueled N1Billion 'Bogus' Consultancy Scandal In Taraba Women Project

Adding to the controversy, another source within the Ministry of Women Affairs alleged sudden and unexplained changes in the lifestyle of key officials.

Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Community, Behead Several, Kidnap Many, Burn Homes

Local sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of Friday, unleashing violence that left several residents killed, many abducted, and multiple houses razed.

UK Court Hears Evidence Naming Tinubu, Osinbajo, Aluko, Kachikwu In Diezani Alison-Madueke Corruption Trial

During the proceedings, prosecutors outlined a number of allegations said to arise from the seized materials, emphasising that these matters form part of the prosecution’s case and remain subject to judicial determination.

BREAKING: Lagos Court Grants Activists Soweto, Dele Frank N200,000 Bail Each Over Anti-Demolition Protest

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Lagos State Police Command arraigned Soweto, Frank and other anti-demolition and forced eviction protesters before the court over alleged felony offences arising from a protest in Ikeja on Wednesday.

BREAKING: Lagos Police Arraign Activists ‘Soweto’, Frank Over Protest Against Forced Evictions, Demolitions

SaharaReporters learnt that human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), was in court to represent the protesters.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerians Stranded In Brazil Accuse Tinubu Govt, Air Peace Of 'Scam' Over Fake Lagos–São Paulo Direct Flight Deal

One Nigerian resident in Brazil told SaharaReporters that the entire arrangement was deceptive from the outset.

BREAKING: Two Killed, One Injured As DSS Operative Opens Fire On Abuja Residents

The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026.

House Of Reps Summons Auditor-General, Finance, Agriculture Ministers Over Missing Records On Farm Subsidies

The summons followed what the committee said were unsatisfactory documents and missing audit records presented during a resumed hearing at the National Assembly.

Terrorists Raise Ransom To N250million, 20 Motorcycles To Free 166 Abducted Worshippers In Kaduna

According to Dan’azumi, the attack occurred on January 18, 2026, when gunmen invaded Kurmin Wali village during a religious gathering, abducting men, women and youths indiscriminately.

BREAKING: Two Killed, Several Injured In Suspected Nigerian Air Force Helicopter Attack On Niger State Community

According to eyewitnesses, the gunshots hit residents who were going about their normal activities at the time of the incident.

VIDEO: Tinubu Stumbles, Falls During Reception Parade In Turkey, Helped Up By Multiple Men

A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows the President losing his footing while exchanging pleasantries with officials during the parade organized in his honor.

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Inspector Detained By DIA For Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu

The policeman identified as Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim is from Taraba State.

EXCLUSIVE: 35 Military Officers Including 33 Northerners Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Govt

This is contrary to a claim by the Defence Headquarters on Monday that 16 officers were arrested and being investigated for allegedly involved in plotting to overthrow the government

EXCLUSIVE: After 6 Years, Bayelsa Court Admits Contested Confessions Of Patience Jonathan's Staff In Jewellery Theft Trial Despite Torture Claims

SaharaReporters learned that the controversial decision followed a “trial within trial” conducted by the court to determine the voluntariness of the statements.

BREAKING: Youths Protest In FCT’s Bwari Over Alleged Police Shooting, Tear Gas Attack That Left Man Blind, Demand DPO’s Removal

The protesters accused the DPO of being trigger-happy and abusing his office, alleging that he personally opened fire on residents during celebrations on the night of December 31, 2025.

BREAKING: Court Orders Airtel Nigeria To Pay N210Million For Unauthorised Use Of Veteran Singer Mbanefo’s ‘Nigeria Go Survive’

In September 2022, the singer sued the telecommunications company, Airtel Network Limited for “unauthorised use” of her musical work.

EXCLUSIVE: IGP’s Aide Bukola Kuti Pushes For AIG Tunji Disu’s Retirement Over Alleged Leak Of N100Million Security Vote Payment To Egbetokun’s Son

SaharaReporters learnt that Kuti, who directs postings, now has her focus on Disu, whom they have accused of leaking information about the payment of N100 million into the bank account of Egbetokun’s son, Victor Adewale, from the Anambra State Government’s (ANSG) security vote account.

How FCT Minister Wike Condemned Nigerians Seeking Foreign Degrees, Now Celebrates Son For Bagging Master's In UK

Wike has come under intense public scrutiny after he celebrated his son’s graduation on social media, a development critics say contradicts his long-held public stance against foreign legal education.

Nasarawa Government Spends N707million On Refreshments As Rural Water Provision Suffers Neglect

A breakdown of the allocation showed that N1 billion was earmarked for the extension of the Assembly office building, while another N1 billion was set aside for its renovation.

BREAKING: Ugandan Army Raids Bobi Wine’s Home, Forces Wife To Surrender Or Disclose Husband’s Whereabouts

Bobi Wine disclosed the development in a video shared on Friday evening, alleging that armed security operatives were forcefully breaking into his home in search of him.  

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Arrest Two Niger State Journalists For Exposing Alleged Certificate Forgery By Suleja Council Chairman

The journalists were arrested on Friday in Suleja, Niger State, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force shortly after the publication of the report.   

BREAKING: Mob Beats Enugu Hairstylist To Death After Native Doctor Accuses Him Of Stealing Street Lights

The victim, an only son and a well-known hairstylist in the community, reportedly denied the accusations “vehemently” even as he was being assaulted by the group.

BREAKING: 27-Year-Old Woman Collapses, Dies At Boyfriend’s House In Abuja, Suspect On The Run

SaharaReporters gathered that the deceased’s boyfriend, whose identity has not yet been established, allegedly fled shortly after her death.

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Posting Of Four Ambassador-Designates To US, France, UK, Turkey

According to the statement, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December.”

FCT Minister Wike Leads Governor, Other Political Associates To Son's Graduation In UK Amid Workers' Strike

This is at a time government offices in Abuja and across the FCT were shut down following an indefinite strike by workers.

Cyberstalking: Courtroom Erupts In Laughter As DSS Tenders Tinubu’s Brazil Speech That He 'Fought Corruption To Standstill'

The video was tendered by the Department of State Services (DSS) as part of its evidence in the alleged cyberstalking case against human rights activist and the publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore.

EXCLUSIVE: How Kwara Governor’s Intervention Reportedly Derailed Overseas Treatment Before Ilorin Chief Imam’s Death

However, sources alleged that after facilitating the transfer to Abuja, Governor AbdulRazaq abandoned the cleric at the hospital and travelled out of the country to Dubai, UAE, where he reportedly went to meet business associates.

EXCLUSIVE: Engineer Accuses UNICEF Of Abandonment, Neglect After Suffering Severe Injuries On Official Duty

Nearly two years after surviving a devastating road accident while on official duty for UNICEF Nigeria, the engineer says he has been left to contend alone with chronic pain, recurring seizures, and financial hardship, cut off from the organisation he served for years.

EXCLUSIVE: Kaduna Police Commissioner Visits Abducted Worshippers’ Church, Orders Phones Switched Off As Escaped Victim Narrates Ordeal

Phones Switched Off, Recording Banned During Commissioner’s Visit  

EXCLUSIVE: Inspector-General Egbetokun Flouts Tinubu’s Order, Approves Police Escorts For INEC Commissioners, RECs, Directors

Documents obtained by SaharaReporters reveal that the approval covers all National Commissioners, Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), the Acting Director-General of the Training Institute (Electoral Institute), and Directors of the Commission nationwide.

BREAKING: Ogun Pastor Kayode Olawoye Detained For Demanding Good Roads Released By DSS

SaharaReporters learnt that Olawoye was released on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Full List Of REC, HODs, 27 Electoral Officers Sponsored By Imo Gov Uzodimma On Jerusalem Pilgrimage

According to the insider, the pilgrimage delegation is led by the Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Sylvia Agu.

DSS Detains Ogun Pastor 'Over Campaign For Good Roads' As Governor Abiodun Clamps Down On Critics

However, unlike previous encounters, the pastor was not allowed to leave the DSS facility and has since been placed under detention.

BREAKING: Governor Hope Uzodimma Sponsors Imo REC, 27 Electoral Officers On Pilgrimage To Jerusalem

SaharaReporters gathered that the pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

BREAKING: Bandits Kidnap More Than 100 Churchgoers In Kaduna Community

A source with family members among the victims told SaharaReporters that the assailants stormed the churches, forcibly taking congregants.

BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Amends Cyberbullying Charges Against Sowore For Calling Tinubu ‘Criminal’, Removes Meta, X As Defendants

According to a court document obtained by SaharaReporters on Monday, the amended charge was filed in December 2025 before the Federal High Court in Abuja under Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025.

Nigerian Soldiers Warn Of Impending Mutiny Over Poor Salaries, Non-Payment Of Allowances

In an open letter to President Tinubu shared with SaharaReporters, the Army personnel accused service chiefs of corruption and extortion.

‘Police Told Me I Wasn’t Coming Back Soon’: Journalist Detained For Months Over Reports On Nigerian Lawmaker, Chinedu Ogah

Alefia described how his personal space was violated as officers ransacked his room, leaving him feeling exposed and powerless.

How Unverified Claims From Onitsha Screwdriver Seller Influenced Trump’s Claims On Christian Genocide, US Airstrikes In Nigeria

On Christmas Day, President Trump ordered airstrikes in another part of Nigeria, inspired in part by the narratives Umeagbalasi had been promoting.

BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Charges Senior Advocate Ozekhome With Fraud, Forgery Over Late Gen. Useni’s London Property

The case, filed under charge number FCT/HC/CR/010/26, was instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

EFCC To Write Swiss School, Other Parties In Probe Of Ex-NMDPRA Boss, Farouk Ahmed

The petition, submitted through Dangote’s legal representative, accuses Ahmed of abusing his office and allegedly spending public funds on the education of his children.

Documents Reveal Sokoto Lawmakers Spent N4.6billion On Vehicle Purchases Amid Widespread Insecurity

Between January and September 2025, the state spent N1 billion on thirty vehicles for members of the House of Assembly and management staff, budget performance documents reviewed by SaharaReporters showed.

APC Fixes N30million For Ebonyi Council Chairmanship Form, More Than Four-Year Salaries

The disclosure was made by the APC State Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, who briefed journalists in Abakaliki after a closed-door meeting with party officials drawn from across the state. 

BREAKING: Four Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Reverse Call For Reconciliation, Insist Impeachment Process Against Gov Fubara, Deputy Must Continue

The lawmakers stated this on Friday during a press conference in Port Harcourt, the state capital, in a video seen by SaharaReporters.

Retired Kogi Judges Cry Out Over Years Of Govt Neglect, Urge Immediate Payment Of Entitlements

The judges accused the Kogi State Government of violating clear constitutional provisions and established laws that guarantee pensions, gratuities and allowances for retired judicial officers.

BREAKING: Ex-Attorney-General Abubakar Malami Meets Bail Conditions, Refuses To Leave Kuje Prison Over Fear Of DSS Rearrest

A source said the former Attorney General believes remaining in custody is safer than risking an immediate rearrest by security operatives, a move that could trigger fresh detention outside the control of the correctional authorities.   

EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Have Abandoned Ikiriki Station In Enugu Since 2021 Over Multiple Attacks By ‘Unknown Gunmen’

SaharaReporters gathered that personnel deployed to the Ikiriki station were forced to vacate the facility and merge operations with the Uwani Police Division after sustained assaults by suspected gunmen between 2019 and 2021.

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Detain Whistleblower For Exposing Corruption At Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm, Set To Arraign Him

A relative of Oluwasanmi told SaharaReporters on Thursday morning that the former Alpha-Beta employee was detained on Wednesday at the State Intelligence Department (SID) Command Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.

BREAKING: Fire Razes Foam Depot, Sparks Panic On Asa-Dam Road In Ilorin

A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows fire raging from behind the affected building and extending towards adjoining structures, with thick smoke filling the area.

Tinubu Government Pays Republican Lobbyist $9million To Appease Trump Amid Threats Of Further US Strikes On Nigeria

The contract is aimed at persuading the Trump administration and key U.S. lawmakers that Nigeria is taking concrete steps to address insecurity, particularly the killings of Christians in the country’s northern region.

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-AGF Malami’s Kuje VIP Prison Cell Raided By Senior Correctional Officer, Son Also Targeted

Sources at the facility said the officer, identified as the Assistant Controller-General of Corrections in charge of Operations, visited the prison to conduct a raid on Malami’s cell, as well as that of his son, Abdulaziz.

BREAKING: Lagos Court Awards $25,000 Damages Against Meta Over False Illness Claim On Femi Falana

The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

BREAKING: Makoko Youth Leader, Oluwatobi Aide, To Be Arraigned Over Protest Against Demolitions In Lagos Community

Mr. Aide was subsequently transferred around 11am to the office of the Commissioner of Police, where he has reportedly been held under harsh and “inhospitable” conditions.

BREAKING: Nigerian Singer 'Portable' Arraigned, Remanded In Custody For ‘Assaulting Police Officer, Car Theft’

Portable was brought before the court on Monday to answer to a nine-count charge filed against him by the Ogun State Police Command.

BREAKING: Three Kidnapped Family Members In Kogi Community Spend Over One Month With Bandits

SaharaReporters reports that the victims have been identified as: Eniojukan Samuel, Eniojukan Bunmi and Ekomitan Mary

BREAKING: Niger Community Raises Alarm Over Presence Of Suspected Bandits Few Days After Market Massacre

This comes a few days after gunmen attacked the community market, killing villagers and abducting many others.

Katsina Govt Confirms SaharaReporters’ Report, Defends Move To Release 70 Suspected Bandits As Part Of ‘Peace Deal’

Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, said the measure was intended to consolidate accords reached between affected communities and repentant bandits across multiple local government areas, according to Vanguard.

Gunmen Attack Benue Govt-Owned Bus, Shoot Three Passengers

The attack occurred on Saturday night as the bus was travelling from Gboko to Otukpo, where it was scheduled to lodge overnight before continuing its journey to Lagos. SaharaReporters gathered that the assailants intercepted the vehicle a few kilometres outside Otukpo town and opened fire on the passengers.

BREAKING: Bandits Strike On Egbe-Okoloke Road In Kogi, Kidnap Resident

The attack reportedly occurred during the day, further heightening fears among residents and road users in the area.  

BREAKING: Nigerian Health Workers JOHESU Call For Total Work Stoppage Over ‘No Work, No Pay’ Directive By Tinubu Govt

SaharaReporters learnt on Saturday that this followed a new directive from the Federal Ministry of Health enforcing a “No Work, No Pay” policy.

EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblower Accuses Ex-AGF Malami, Justice Ministry Officials Of Diverting Over $1Billion From Cloned NPA Account, EFCC Opens Probe

Those named in the petition include Alhaja Ladidi B. Muhammed, a senior official in the Asset Recovery Unit of the Federal Ministry of Justice; Barrister Buni, identified as a confidential secretary; and Alhassan Dantata, Chairman/CEO of Crescent House Limited.

EXCLUSIVE: Katsina Govt Seeks Court’s Help To Free 70 Suspected Bandits As Part Of ‘Peace Deal,’ Secret Letter Reveals

The document, a letter dated January 2, 2026, and classified as “SECRET,” was issued by the Katsina State Ministry of Justice and addressed to the Chief Judge of the state.

BREAKING: Amid Power Failures, Tinubu Government Budgets Another N7billion For Aso Villa Solar Grid After Setting Aside N10billion In 2025

The N7 billion was described under "provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid".  

BREAKING: Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara Amid Rift With Wike

No fewer than 26 lawmakers were said to have signed the notice, which the legislators alleged was in line with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution.

ICPC Rejects Petition Withdrawal, Continues Probe Of Dangote’s Allegations Against Ex-NMDPRA Chief, Ahmed

Dangote earlier withdrew the petition he filed with the ICPC against the former NMDPRA boss, but the anti-graft agency insists that its investigation will continue.

BREAKING: Court Grants ₦500m Bail To Former Attorney General Malami, Wife, Son

The court ruled that the sureties must own landed property in highbrow Abuja districts, including Asokoro, Maitama or Gwarinpa, and are required to deposit their travel documents with the court.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Pastor Chris Okafor Raped, Impregnated Me At 15, Then Sexually Assaulted Our Child Years Later': Ex-Church Member Accuses Lagos-Based Cleric

According to Ama, her ordeal began in late 2004 at Okafor’s residence on Bashiru Street, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos. After delivering snails there as an offering from her mother, she was summoned back days later.

BREAKING: Bandits Kill Kogi Man After Collecting Over N1Million Ransom, Motorcycle, Phone

A local community platform, Egbe Mekun, quoting sources, confirmed that the bandits collected a Bajaj motorcycle, a brand-new Samsung phone, and over ₦1 million in cash as ransom.

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Husband Accuses Lagos-Based Cleric Chikere Nwafor Of Forgery, Church Fund Diversion, Death Threats In Bitter Property Dispute

Speaking with SaharaReporters, Martin alleged that the cleric colluded with a surveyor to forge property documents in a bid to take sole ownership of a house they jointly built at Amen Estate, Lagos.

EXCLUSIVE: Kogi Governor Ododo To Splash Over N1billion On 'Government House Remodelling' In 2026

This is even as another N1 billion was budgeted for Government House minor capital works, which are planned to be executed through direct labour.  

BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Katsina Communities In Midnight Assault, Abduct Several Residents

SaharaReporters gathered that the attacks occurred on Monday night when heavily armed assailants invaded the affected areas, operating for hours and wreaking havoc on the communities.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Soldier Who Married Eight Months Ago Among Those Killed By Boko Haram Explosives In Borno

A tribute circulated by a colleague and obtained by SaharaReporters described the late soldier as “a GREAT MAN” and a gallant officer whose death has left his comrades devastated.

BREAKING: Explosive Devices Planted By Boko Haram Kill Nine Nigerian Soldiers, Injure Several In Borno

A top military source disclosed details of the incident to SaharaReporters during an exclusive interview on Monday morning.

BREAKING: APC Senator Kelvin Chukwu Caught On Camera Assaulting Constituent At Football Event In Enugu

SaharaReporters exclusively obtained video footage of the assault, which took place during a football competition organised by the lawmaker.

BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Withdraws Criminal Case Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Defamation Of Akpabio

The senator had been arraigned over statements she made on Politics Today, a programme hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, in which she accused Akpabio and Bello of plotting to eliminate her.

BREAKING: Bandits Storm Idofin Community In Kogi, Kill One, Injure Another

SaharaReporters gathered that the attack occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Nigerian Government Detains Zaria-Based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Khalifa For Weeks, Moves Him To Unknown Location

A source familiar with the incident revealed that the cleric’s ordeal began when his bank account was suddenly frozen without any written notice or court order.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Revenue Agency FIRS Chairman Zach Adedeji Plans Lavish Birthday In Dubai With Seyi Tinubu, Others Amid Tax Controversies

According to top sources, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, alongside other politically connected figures described as “who is who” in the country’s power circle, are expected to be present at the celebration.

BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Plateau State Community At Night, Kill Seven Residents, Several Others Missing

Eyewitnesses said the attackers invaded the community while residents were fast asleep, unleashing terror in a house-to-house assault that left women, children and elderly villagers particularly vulnerable. 

BREAKING: Bandits Burn Two Vehicles, Abduct All Passengers On Danjibga–Kalgo Road In Zamfara

SaharaReporters gathered that the assailants blocked the road before unleashing the attack.

BREAKING: Military Combat Drone Crashes In Kontagora Forest In Niger State

A photograph obtained by SaharaReporters shows the unmanned aerial drone lying wrecked in the forest.

BREAKING: Abuja Court Adjourns Hearing On Ex-AGF Malami’s Bail Application To January 7

Following their plea, the court ordered that the trio be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their bail application.

Kogi Youths Teargassed While Protesting Rampant Killings, Kidnappings, Deserted Communities

One of the protesters, who spoke during the protest, lamented that dozens of communities had been completely deserted due to persistent attacks and killings.

Bauchi Governor Mohammed Accuses Minister Wike Of Plotting To “Put Fire” In His State, Says Tinubu Surrounded By Hooligans, Charlatans

According to him, the situation is part of a calculated effort to damage his reputation, force him to align politically, or neutralise him as a threat. 

BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch, Son During New Year’s Eve Palace Attack, Shoot Queen

SaharaReporters gathered that the armed men stormed the palace in Aafin Ile-Ere, shooting sporadically and forcing their way in after breaking down doors.

Gunmen Attack Plateau Community On New Year’s Eve, Kill 7, Burn Houses

The attack occurred while residents were observing crossover night on December 31, 2025, to usher in the New Year, throwing the community into chaos and grief.

Terrorists Attack, Burn Down Police Station In Ondo Community On New Year’s Day

SaharaReporters gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2026, with the assailants targeting the police facility and burning it down during the assault.