Akon Says Lagos Could Have Been World Financial Capital If Nigeria Retained Its Oil Revenue
Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon has weighed in on why Lagos has yet to become a global financial hub, pointing to Nigeria’s historical economic decisions. In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the 52-year-old blamed the Nigerian…
Tinubu Extends Buba Marwa’s Tenure as NDLEA Chairman Until 2031
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially extended the tenure of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for an additional five years. According to Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special…
BREAKING: Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Dies in London at 70
Former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has died in London at the age of 70. According to family and hospital sources, he passed away following a battle with severe heart failure and complications associated with urinary cancer. The former…
Defence Minister Matawalle Criticises FCT Minister Wike for Confronting Naval Officer Against Advice
Nigerian Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for personally confronting Lieutenant Commander Ahmed Yerima at a disputed site in Abuja, despite guidance from top…
Influencer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million for Allegedly Destroying Manager’s Marriage
A North Carolina court has reportedly ordered TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard to pay $1.75 million after being accused of causing her manager’s marriage to collapse under the state’s rarely used alienation of affection law. Kennard, who has nearly 3…
Russian Crypto Millionaire and Wife Found Dead in UAE After Alleged Kidnapping Over Empty Wallet
Russian cryptocurrency entrepreneurs Roman Novak and his wife Anna were found dead in the United Arab Emirates a month after vanishing in Dubai, according to reports from the Moscow Times, the New York Post, and other outlets. The couple disappeared…
US Congressman Says Trump Unlikely to Launch Military Action in Nigeria, Focus May Be on Sanctions
United States Congressman Bill Huizenga has said he does not expect President Donald Trump to order military action in Nigeria despite the President’s forceful public warnings about the killings of Christians and other civilians. Speaking to Arise TV,…
Nigeria Bans Indigenous Languages as Medium of Instruction, English to Be Used in All Schools
The Nigerian government has officially ended the use of indigenous languages as the primary medium of instruction in schools, directing educators nationwide to adopt English as the standard language for teaching. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa…
Bandits Attack Bus on Ayere–Kabba Road, One Dead, Several Injured
A violent attack on a commercial bus has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries along the Ayere–Kabba road in Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State. Sources told SaharaReporters on Monday that the incident occurred around 5pm on Sunday when…
Nigeria’s Borrowing Surpasses 2025 Budget Target by Over Half, Set to Hit 80% by Year-End
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed N17.36 trillion from domestic and external sources in the first ten months of 2025, exceeding the prorated 10-month target of N10.9 trillion by N6.06 trillion, or 55.6 percent. The full-year borrowing ceiling…