National grid collapses third time in 2023
The national grid, on Monday, experienced another system collapse, throwing the country into darkness. The grid collapsed at about 1 pm, according to Ndidi Mbah, general manager, public affairs at Transmission Company…
Nigerian elite face hard times as inflation hits all
In Nigeria where prices are rising at the fastest rate in 18 years, the rich are also crying. Several Nigerians considered rich are struggling…
SDP members defect to PDP in Rivers State
In a surprising twist, several key figures from other parties have announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State after a massive…
Why Usage Of Second Niger Bridge Is Delayed – Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the second Niger Bridge, recently completed and handed over to the ministry by the contractor, may be inoperative until the two bypasses in Asaba (Delta State) and Onitsha…
Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection Plot To Impeach Fubara – PDP Chieftain
Anabs Sara-Igbe, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (APC) in Rivers State, has said that defection by the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly is a plot to further the impeachment process of…
Organ Harvest: Victim Sues Alliance Hospital, Demands N700m Compensation
An FCT High Court has adjourned the suit seeking damages for a victim of illegal organ harvesting till February 19, 2024, for a hearing. Justice Abdullahi Aminu on Monday adjourned the suit to enable the parties to…
Osimhen Breaks 24-Year Jinx As Nigeria Sweeps CAF Awards
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has broken a 24-year-old jinx to win the 2023 Men’s Player of the Year. Osimhen triumphed over Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah to win the coveted trophy during the CAF…
PDP may become garbage if northerner gets 2027 presidential ticket – Bode George
Bode George, the former deputy national chairman (south) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the party will go into the “dustbin of history” if a northerner becomes the party’s presidential candidate in 2027.…
Keeping Nigeria secure is one battle I won’t lose, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says securing the nation is one battle he would not lose. Tinubu said this on Monday at the 2023 annual chief of army staff…
No plan to increase tax rate.. We’re improving collection – Wale Edun
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of economy, says the federal government has no plan to increase tax rate. Edun spoke on Monday at an interactive session with the house of representatives…
El-Rufai Visits Former President Buhari in Daura [PHOTOS]
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, paid a goodwill visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his hometown in Daura, Katsina State,…
Ondo First Lady, Son Go Against Ailing Gov Akeredolu’s Wishes To Move Him To Hometown In Ondo…
The first lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and her son, Babajide have kept Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, against his wishes, SaharaReporters learnt on Monday. SaharaReporters earlier…
Defections: Fubara Has Great Support, PDP Chieftain Boasts
In the wake of gale of defections within Rivers State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Karibo Wilson, says he is confident that Governor Siminalayi Fubara enjoys great support from the people of the state. He…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns To AC Milan As Advisor
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan as an advisor to the Serie A club’s management, owners RedBird Capital Partners confirmed on Monday. In a statement, American investment firm RedBird said that the former Sweden…
Rivers APC welcomes pro-Wike lawmakers, expects more defectors
The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has said it is open to receive more defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, describing the defection of the 27 members of the State House of Assembly as a…
FG’s VAT earnings reached nearly N1 trillion in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the aggregate value-added tax (VAT) stood at N948.07 billion in Q3 2023. This is according to the VAT Q3 2023 report released in Abuja on Monday. The report showed a growth…
Wizkid announces N100m as Christmas gift to children
In a heartwarming gesture, Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has announced that he will be giving out 100 million naira to children as Christmas gift. The singer made this known…
Chemotherapy Knocks Out Ailing Akeredolu For 10 Hours After Each Medication, Leaves Ondo Governor…
Ailing Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has been receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of leukaemia (blood cancer), which knocks him out for 10 hours after every medication. SaharaReporters exclusively reported in January…
Rivers crisis: Call Wike to order – Ijaw congress urges Tinubu
The Ijaw National Congress has called on President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and his loyalists to stop their moves aimed at sacking the Rivers State Governor,…
BREAKING: Central Bank of Nigeria suspends Processing Fees on Large Cash Deposits
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a new directive to all banks, other financial institutions, and non-bank financial institutions, suspending the processing charges previously imposed on large cash deposits. This…
Nigerian Banks are resilient, did not fail CAR test – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured the public that the Nigerian banking industry is resilient and that banks are meeting up with the different regulatory requirements. In a statement named “CBN Assures That…
Argentina’s President Javier Milei reduces ministries from 18 to nine on first day in office
Newly inaugurated Argentina’s President Javier Milei has taken immediate action to streamline the government, consolidating federal ministries from 18 to nine on his first day in office. This drastic measure is part of his…
BREAKING: Gov Fubara summons executive council meeting after defection of 27 Rivers Assembly members…
Governor Sim Fubara has reportedly called for an emergency executive council meeting following a monumental defection by 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…
Abducted 7 students of Federal Varsity Lafia regain freedom
Seven students of the Federal University of Lafia who were abducted from their off-campus accommodation in Gandu village last Wednesday have regained their freedom. The students, made up of four males and three females…