The Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Bayelsa State, King Bubaraye Dakolo, has criticized the Federal Government for its failure to identify, prosecute, and jail the true masterminds behind the persistent oil theft plaguing the Niger Delta, despite the loss of trillions of dollars’ worth of crude oil. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, King Dakolo, who also...

In a significant development ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Kano State Police Command has announced a ban on all Durbar activities, citing credible intelligence reports of potential security threats and the need to maintain public order.  Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori stated that the decision was made after consultations with relevant security stakeholders,...

A catastrophic flood has devastated Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, claiming at least 153 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents, according to emergency officials. In response to the tragedy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited the affected communities on Monday, June 2, 2025, to offer his condolences and pledge support for recovery efforts....

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...

Former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd), widely criticized for his record on human rights and crackdown on protesters, has voiced strong concerns about Nigeria’s worsening economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of former Rivers State Governor and ex-minister Rotimi Amaechi, Buratai...