Sixty years after the January 15, 1966 aborted military coup, eminent Nigerians have reflected on the incident, describing it as a turning point that fundamentally altered Nigeria’s socio-economic and political trajectory. They called for an urgent return to fiscal responsibility…
The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria’s recent economic recovery, while encouraging on paper, remains fragile and may not improve the living conditions of millions of citizens unless deliberate, people-focused policies are put in place. This warning was issued by…
Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its top distributors and customers with prizes valued at ₦15 billion in appreciation of their loyalty, resilience and outstanding performance across the country. The rewards were presented at the 2026 Distributors’ Awards Night held in…
The Federal Government has pushed back against concerns over Nigeria’s rising public debt, insisting that the current figure of about ₦152 trillion is not the result of reckless borrowing but improved transparency and exchange rate adjustments. Speaking in Lagos at…
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three men accused of impersonating officers of the Nigerian Navy in an alleged scheme to intimidate residents, defraud the public and obstruct government operations in Lagos. The arrest was confirmed by the Taskforce Chairman,…
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced an indefinite strike starting Monday, January 19, 2026, citing the failure of authorities to resolve long-standing labour grievances. The strike was declared by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC), which…
A defence witness has told the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to pressure one of the defendants in the corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has fulfilled all the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal High Court following approval for his release. However, SaharaReporters has learnt that despite meeting the requirements for…
At least two police officers were killed on Thursday night after gunmen attacked a patrol vehicle in Enugu State. The incident occurred around 9:30pm at the Depot Police Detective College junction in Enugu, the state capital, according to information obtained…
The Sowore Foundation, founded by human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, has awarded scholarships to 250 students studying Medicine, Nursing, Law and other disciplines, as part of its growing commitment to education and community development. The scholarships…
