Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, dies of cancer at 67
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is dead. He died in Nigeria after a prolonged battle against Leukemia (cancer of the blood). A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that…
Over 20 killed in Rivers crude oil explosion
Dec. 27, 2023 Over 20 persons were feared killed in a crude oil explosion in a community in Rivers State. The incident occurred over the weekend at a waterside in…
Ghali Na’Abba, former Speaker, to be buried today
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba, is dead. He is to be buried today in Kano, family…
Don’t be alarmed by reports that haven’t emanated from CBN, your funds are safe in banks – CBN to depositors
Dec. 27, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured depositors and customers of Nigerian banks of the safety of their funds in the banks. The Acting Director, Corporate…
Kaduna: Abductors of retired ECWA pastor demand N1m ransom
Dec. 27, 2023 Gunmen, who kidnapped retired Rev. Filibus Bamai of ECWA Church, Matuak Rimi, in Moro’a Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have demanded N1 million…
3 inmates escape from correctional centre in Ogun
Dec. 26, 2023 Three inmates of the Correctional Centre in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun have escaped from custody. The escapees scaled the fence of the facility and…
50,000 soldiers involved in counter-terrorism, separatist operations nationwide – Lagbaja
Dec. 26, 2023 Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), stated on Tuesday that more than 50,000 soldiers are presently involved in several peacekeeping operations across the country….
Bye-Elections: PDP releases time table pegs Senate form at N3.5m, begins sale Dec. 28
Dec. 26, 2023 Ahead of the February 3, 2024 bye-elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released a timetable and schedule of activities for the contestants into Senatorial, House of…
Police confirms attack on Adamawa community, begin investigation
Dec. 26, 2023 Police Command in Adamawa has confirmed attack by gunmen on Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area of the state. SP Suleiman Nguroje, command spoke person, disclose…
NAF air component destroys 6 illegal oil refining sites in Rivers
Dec. 26, 2023 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, on Dec. 23, destroyed six illegal oil refining sites in Opu Arugbana in Degema…