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A mass transfer of 695 police officers from Lagos Zone 2 Command has sparked discontent among the personnel. They are reportedly facing hardships due to unpaid allowances and lack of adequate support.
The DSS has warned the police about potential kidnappings targeting farmers in Kwara. The affected areas include communities in the Edu Local Government Area.
President Tinubu has replaced Finance Minister Edun with Oyedele. This change reflects ongoing adjustments within the administration's economic team.
Sowore has filed a no-case submission in a defamation suit against him by the DSS regarding his comments about President Tinubu. He contends that the case is without merit.
A Kaduna court has postponed the bail hearing for Nasir El-Rufai to June amid his ongoing corruption trial. The case is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Kwara youths protested in Kaiama town against the prolonged abduction of 176 women and children by Boko Haram. They called for urgent action to address the situation and improve local conditions.
Hospitals in Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's council area are reported to be in poor condition, with buildings nearing collapse and a lack of medical staff. This situation raises concerns about healthcare access for residents in Ondo State.
Several alleged coup plotters are set to appear in court on Wednesday as the Nigerian government files treason charges against them. The defendants include retired military officers and other individuals linked to the plot.
Three soldiers were killed during a terrorist attack on a Nigerian Army base in Kaiama, Kwara State. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq confirmed the assault occurred early Tuesday morning.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Disu, has mobilized 17 senior officers into a new Police Monitoring Unit following a significant restructuring that involved the redeployment of 56 officers. This move aims to enhance police oversight and effectiveness.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Disu, has redeployed 56 senior officers from the Police Monitoring Unit in a significant shake-up. He cautioned against lobbying for positions within the force.
The Central Bank of Nigeria is facing criticism for offering N300,000 as compensation to staff members who were laid off after over a decade of service. This decision has raised concerns about the treatment of long-serving employees during organizational restructuring.
Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum threatening to execute 416 captives in Borno, primarily women and children. They warned that any military rescue attempt would exacerbate the situation.
Rescued victims of a recent kidnapping in Benue recounted their harrowing experience of torture and deprivation during four days in captivity. They were abducted while traveling on a bus, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
According to community sources, the terrorists stormed the town under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically and sending residents fleeing for safety as panic spread across the area.
Sources familiar with the development said the trial is expected to commence soon, with the accused officers reportedly moved to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Garrison for jurisdiction.
His new posting to head the anti-fraud division has generated reactions within police circles and renewed scrutiny of personnel movements within the Nigeria Police Force.
Fakorede is the immediate former head of the Police Monitoring Team, also known as the IGP Monitoring Unit.
The trial centres on allegations of bribery and financial misconduct during Alison-Madueke’s time in office.
The development comes on the heels of an earlier report detailing how Mrs Isaac became the subject of a high-level investigation by the Nigeria Police Force, over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, attempted murder, threat to life, assault, and causing grievous bodily ...
According to multiple sources within the barracks who spoke with SaharaReporters, residents have been issued a directive to vacate their apartments by Friday and Saturday, the 24th and 25th of the month.
However, he claimed that after the demolition, he was paid only ₦1.2million for the three shops — an amount he described as “grossly unfair and far below the real value” of the properties, which he estimates to be worth over ₦70million in current terms.
Sources told SaharaReporters that the armed assailants stormed the palace at about 1:40am, firing sporadically before whisking away the royal father to an unknown destination.
The blaze destroyed the Centre for Educational Technology building, which housed the procurement unit, examinations and records departments, along with several other critical offices.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Chris Jonah, also imposed additional conditions requiring Imam to provide two resident sureties not below the rank of directors, submit title documents and landed property, and, refrain from making any social media statements relating to the...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the court approved bail on self-recognizance.
The invitation was signed by DCP Zainab A. Pembi on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja.
SaharaReporters gathered that the attacks occurred late Wednesday night, targeting Iwo Odo-Ore in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Gaa-Idera and Gaa Dembo-Agunjin communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The Lagos State Government is prosecuting Ojogbo on a two-count charge bordering on alleged rape and sexual assault.
The presidential hopeful, who will be 80 years old by the next election cycle, acknowledged that the stakes are significantly higher for him.