A native Fulani herdsman in Abuja has called on the Bola Tinubu-led government to immediately stop foreign herders from entering Nigeria, warning that many smuggle weapons and commit violent acts wrongly attributed to local Fulani communities. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the herdsman emphasized that genuine Nigerian Fulani herders are law-abiding citizens who face

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The Bayelsa State High Court has admitted confessional evidence from domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery from former First Lady Patience Jonathan, despite multiple allegations of torture and duress during police interrogations. The accused—Golden Vivian, Vincent Olabiyi, Tamunosiki Achese, Emmanuel Aginwa, and others—have consistently claimed they were brutalised by officers of the notorious Operation Puff

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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Kogi State Branch, has declared an indefinite strike, effectively halting court operations across the state. The union cited the state government’s failure to fulfill financial obligations, including October 2024 salary arrears and the 2025 leave bonus, as the trigger for the action. In a statement jointly signed by

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Dr. Femi Olaleye, a Lagos-based medical doctor previously convicted by a Lagos High Court but later acquitted by the Court of Appeal, is set to be arraigned at Maidstone Crown Court, Kent, United Kingdom, on Friday, December 5, over alleged sexual offences. The offences reportedly occurred before Dr. Olaleye relocated to Nigeria several years ago.

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Suspected ISWAP terrorists have attacked Madiya village in Gujba Local Government Area, Yobe State, killing one person and destroying property, according to local sources. The incident reportedly occurred on December 2, 2025, at around 11:50 p.m., when the assailants stormed the residence of Umar Jalam, 50, shooting him in the chest before setting his house

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has acknowledged that Nigeria is experiencing “painful times” but reassured citizens that the country would not relent in its fight against terrorism. Ribadu, highlighting Nigeria’s unique position as the only functioning democracy in the Sahel region, expressed confidence that terrorism would ultimately be defeated. He made the remarks

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UK-based human rights lawyer and PDP chieftain Chief Niyi Aborisade has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) delayed expulsion of key members has exacerbated internal crises and could jeopardize its performance in upcoming elections. Speaking in a statement, Aborisade noted that decisive action should have been taken much earlier, rather than on the eve

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Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has ignited reactions online after asserting that he has supported more people in the music industry than superstars Don Jazzy, Olamide, Wizkid, and Davido combined. In a now-viral video, the Zazu crooner emphasized that his influence extends beyond music, claiming he assists both upcoming artistes and everyday Nigerians lacking industry connections.

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The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) and Chairman of the Association of Accountant-Generals of Africa, Dr. Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has emphasised that every public resource entrusted to financial managers must lead to tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. “Every Cedi, Franc, Naira, or Dollar entrusted to public officers must ultimately translate into the prosperity of the people,”

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The Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has unveiled a national digital device credit program, aimed at expanding access to smartphones, laptops, and other essential digital tools for working Nigerians, reinforcing the country’s drive toward a more digitally connected and future-ready society. The initiative builds on a successful pilot phase, during which over 1,000 Nigerians accessed smartphones

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