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Court bars woman from bearing matrimonial name 11 years after divorce
After 11 years of divorce, a customary Court at Rumuogba in Rivers State has stripped Mrs Kate Ngbor of continuing to bear her former husband’s name with immediate effect. The claimant, Chief Sam Ngbor, has, in suit no:…
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Hits 1.7Million Barrels Daily
A SaharaReporters review of data from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has shown that Nigeria recorded an increase in crude oil production per day as of January 2025, marking a positive…
LP mourns Okupe, says he was an inspirational, charismatic leader
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Julius Abure, on behalf of the party’s leadership, has expressed grief over the death of its erstwhile Director-General of its 2023 Presidential Campaign, Dr…
Rivers Crisis: Group demands arrest of Asari Dokubo over alleged threats to oil production
The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has demanded the arrest of prominent Ijaw leaders over alleged threats to disrupt oil production if the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is impeached. RRM, an interest…
We’re not satisfied with only suspension of Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan – Akpabio’s kinsmen
…Say Any Plot to Ease Akpabio Out of Office Won’t Succeed Afe Annang, a foremost socio-cultural organization in Annang Nation, Akwa Ibom State, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio hails from, has…
Renowned novelist Mabel Segun dies at 95
The esteemed Nigerian poet, writer and advocate for children’s literature, Mabel Segun, has died at age 95. In a statement, her family expressed gratitude for a life dedicated to excellence, describing her as a…
Obasa’s return as Lagos speaker killing democracy – Ex-minister Olanrewaju
A former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd.), has strongly condemned the re-election of Mudashiru…
Reps pass bill to limit INEC’s control over political parties
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish an Independent Authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria. Co-sponsored…
How Doyin Okupe, Who Was On Medication For Over 40 Years, Died During Surgery In Lagos
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, passed away at the age of 72 during surgery in Lagos, SaharaReporters has learnt. According to family sources, Okupe, who had been…
LG Poll: Rivers Assembly Extends Ultimatum To RSIEC Officials
Following the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued to the chairman and commissioners of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to appear before it, the Rivers House of Assembly has given…
Trial of Maradona’s medics to start four years after star’s death
Four years after the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, seven healthcare professionals will go on trial next week accused of negligence during his final days. More than 100 witnesses, including…
JUST IN: Lagos lawmakers arrive in court over speakership tussle
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court sitting in Ikeja for the hearing of a case instituted by their colleague and speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa is challenging his…
Suspension: I’ll Continue To Act As Senator – Natasha
The embattled senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described her suspension from the senate as unjust. Daily Trust had reported how Natasha was suspended by the senate for “gross…
25 things to know about late Doyin Okupe
A former presidential spokesperson Dr Doyin Okupe died on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was 72. Okupe served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and later as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023…
‘It is illegal’ – Lawyers fault Senate’s suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan
Legal experts have condemned the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her…
Why Amaewhule-led Rivers assembly was restored — Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has explained that it restored the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly because a House of Assembly must be formed as stated in the 1999 Constitution. In the 62-page Certified True…
‘Once you blow whistle in Senate you’re on your own’ – Shehu Sani
A former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the Nigerian Senate, Shehu Sani has warned that whistleblowing in the Red Chamber is usually not tolerated by the leadership or the lawmakers. Citing the…
Ruling on Rivers Crisis Confirms Osun APC LG Election Was Illegal – Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that the recent Supreme Court ruling on the…
Nnamdi Kanu Files Lawsuits Over Rights Abuse, Demands Transfer of Case to South-East
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed two lawsuits against the Nigerian government, alleging…
‘Don’t forget your roots’, Abike Dabiri-Erewa tells Nigerians in diaspora
Nigerians in diaspora have been urged to ensure they do not forget their roots in their pursuit for a better life in foreign countries. This call was made to Nigerians who have migrated to various countries across…
Former presidential aide accuses Senate of ‘ganging up’ against Senator Natasha
Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande,on Thursday, March 6. raised concern over what he claims are attempts to silence the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan recently…
President Tinubu approves automatic employment for 774 health fellows
Seven hundred and seventy-four fellows who applied and won the National Health Fellowship have been granted an automatic employment by President Bola Tinubu. The approval, the president said will take effect…
“My suspension illegal, unjust” – Senator Natasha declares
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned her suspension from the Senate, describing it as a violation of the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity. The Senate, on…
Defence headquarters rejects Nigeria’s ranking in global terrorism index
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) report, which ranked Nigeria as the sixth most terrorism-affected country worldwide. The DHQ criticized the March 5 report, stating that…