A prosecution witness, Mr. Ismail Lawal, on Tuesday told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court that former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, gave him $5,000 to relocate to Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on September 30, 2024, arraigned Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in…
Some of the inmates who spoke to SaharaReporters appealed to the Nigerian government to come to their rescue. Nigerians arrested for various offences in Ethiopia have once again raised concerns about alleged mistreatment by authorities in the host country. They have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in their plight. SaharaReporters gathered that…
A Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday, January 21, denied bail to Alhaji Bashir Sa’idu, former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and ordered his continued remand in a correctional facility. Sa’idu faces 10 charges, including allegations of money laundering, embezzlement, and stealing. During the court session presided over by Justice Isa Aliyu,…
President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in Ogoniland. The President stated this at a meeting with the Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara and leaders of Ogoniland at the State House, Abuja. Those in the Ogoni delegation were Senators Lee Maeba, Magnus Abe, Olaka Nwogu, Victor Giadom,…
The Grammy Awards has announced Trevor Noah will host the show for the fifth consecutive time. Noah will be the first comedian to host the show five times. The only other people to host five or more Grammy telecasts were all musical artists. Andy Williams leads with seven shows, followed by John Denver with six and LL Cool J,…
CALABAR – The people of Adiabo, Eseku and Ikoneto are going to see the development for the first time in 33 years as the Government of Cross River State commenced the construction of 10km Adiabo-Ikoneto Road. Converseer reports that the road which was flagged off by Governor Bassey Otu in June 2024 has been abandoned…
Ayo Makun, better known as AY, took to Instagram to celebrate his brother Yomi Casual as he turns 40. He reminisced on their humble, uncertain start and how much his brother has achieved since then. He also hailed his brother for having love and respect for family. AY added: “I may not have scored 100%…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has predicted a 4.17 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the country this year. The CBN Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Mr. Muhammad Abdullahi, disclosed this at the 11th edition of the National Economic Outlook: Implications for Businesses in 2025 on Tuesday in Lagos. The Chartered Institute of Bankers of…
KA Uzorh, one of the Ordinary Seamen reportedly tortured and brutalized by Lieutenant Commander Ekah, the Regulating Officer (RO) of the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, as previously reported by SaharaReporters, is currently hospitalised. Sources informed SaharaReporters that Uzorh sustained injuries during the assault, which have significantly impacted his physical, emotional, and mental well-being. SaharaReporters had…
President Donald Trump’s administration has removed Admiral Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a US military service, from her position as head of the Coast Guard. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the Coast Guard, has not yet commented on the dismissal. However, Fox News cited a senior official who attributed…
