Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has awarded a ₦3.69 billion contract for the upgrade and vertical enhancement of Chief Reuben Fasoranti Park in Akure, sparking controversy amid concerns over the state’s financial priorities. According to an official circular obtained by SaharaReporters, the contract was approved during the first State Executive Council meeting of 2025, held on...

In a remarkable display of integrity, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has publicly commended Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officer Ugochukwu Orji for rejecting a ₦10 million bribe offered by a native doctor implicated in ritual killings. The incident unfolded when Orji apprehended the suspect, identified as Mr. Levi Okoro, who was attempting to flee the country. Upon his detention, Okoro...

A deadly explosion has claimed the lives of at least nine people and left several others injured at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to eyewitnesses, the blast occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday and was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by terrorists. The bomb detonated while civilians...

After a two-year suspension, the World Bank has officially resumed financial support to Uganda. The freeze, initially imposed due to the East African nation’s controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, had sparked global debate and diplomatic strain. The funding suspension was a response to Uganda’s enactment of one of the world’s most stringent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, which drew...

President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)—on Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. The award ceremony took place Tuesday in Lagos as part of Gates’ visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with federal and state leaders on key initiatives, including strengthening the...