President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Akran of Badagry, Oba Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, describing his death as the loss of a custodian of history and a bridge between tradition and modern Nigerian society. Oba Menu-Toyi, also…
The White House on Monday stated that President Donald Trump is considering a wide range of responses to developments in Iran following reports of protesters being killed, even as diplomatic contacts continue behind the scenes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the continued detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, following their protest against rising kidnappings and worsening insecurity in the state. In a statement on…
Nigerian soldiers in the North-East have raised fresh alarms over the government’s policy of integrating so-called “repentant” Boko Haram insurgents into military operations, claiming that the move is fueling insider leaks that aid terrorist attacks. According to a frontline soldier…
A review of Nigeria’s 2026 budget by SaharaReporters shows that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), led by George Akume, plans to spend N496 million on office equipment, including three heavy-duty photocopy machines for…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has accused former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, of diverting state funds to pay his child’s school fees while he was still in office. According to the EFCC…
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has been arrested and allegedly assaulted by the police following a dispute with his baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple. He was arrested on Saturday one week after evading arrest. The musician escaped arrest last week after…
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has called for accountability from a private hospital in Lagos following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after undergoing medical procedures. The allegations, detailed in a formal legal notice, accuse the hospital…
An analysis of the proposed 2026 federal budget has revealed that at least ₦3.50 trillion worth of new projects have been inserted, even though government guidelines had clearly warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) against introducing fresh capital projects. Earlier…
The Kogi State Police Command says a fresh joint security operation has dealt a major blow to bandit groups operating in the state, with several suspects neutralised and their criminal networks dismantled. In a statement released on Sunday, the Police…
