Akinwunmi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has debunked media reports linking him to the 2027 presidential race. Following his interview on Arise TV, Akinwunmi was widely reported to have hinted at contesting for the presidency in 2027. When asked during the interview if he would like to run for president […] More
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of the situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasised that the allegations stemmed from a 2019 audit […] More
Sources informed SaharaReporters that the police officers, led by ASP Ako Abiodun, formed a task force at the illegal mining site along Ibadan Road, Osogbo, after reportedly accepting bribes. Tensions escalated in Osun State on February 2, 2025, when members of the Southwest Security Outfit, Amotekun, attacked and injured police officers stationed to protect illegal […] More
The Association of Arewa Yoruba Youths, AAYY, has urged Nigerians to show respect to political office holders and refrain from using derogatory language that tarnishes the country’s reputation. In a statement on Thursday, AAYY National Coordinator, Ambassador Lawal Hussein Taiye, emphasized the need for decorum in public discourse, stressing that respect for leaders reflects positively […] More
Naija News gathered that the suit was withdrawn following an application and motion by the prosecutor, Martins Akala, an officer in charge of Legal at the State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department. Akala, while addressing the court, said, “This matter is slated for hearing today. But I want to seek leave of the court to […] More
According to the memo, heavily armed bandits ambushed military personnel escorting a Setraco Construction Company convoy on the Tazame-Yandoto Highway in Kotorkoshi District, Bungudu Local Government Area. A leaked internal police communication has revealed how personnel of the Nigeria Police Force lost some firearms under the watch of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. […] More
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has slammed the Canadian government over its decision to deny visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top military officers. Ribadu, who spoke on Thursday at the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, described the visa […] More
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has assured Nigerians of transparency in recruitment into any of the paramilitary agencies. This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by Juliet Okeh, spokesperson for the CDCFIB. Mrs Okeh said that the the newly appointed Secretary to the board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik […] More
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other prominent northern figures have rejected a call by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, for the North to wait until 2031 before contesting the presidency. The northern leaders asserted that the region cannot be coerced into re-electing President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Ganduje […] More
The Federal Government has announced its plan to begin the transportation of every good through the nation’s railway system. This was disclosed by the managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, on Thursday, February 13. Speaking in Kaduna while inspecting properties managed by the Railway Property Management Company Limited, Opeifa said the corporation […] More
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, urging it to refrain from intimidating former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The call comes amidst rising concerns about potential political persecution due to El-Rufai’s recent criticisms of the current administration. MURIC’s Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, […] More
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the petrol pump price from N960 to N945 per litre at its retail stations. The price adjustment, which took effect on Thursday, February 13, followed instructions from the company to its retail outlets. The change in price was confirmed at an NNPC filling station in Ejigbo. […] More