Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emphatically rejected calls for him to step down from the 2027 presidential race under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that only President Bola Tinubu should consider stepping down due to his mismanagement of the country. Atiku’s statement, issued by his media adviser Paul Ibe on Tuesday, came in

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Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has strongly criticized Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, accusing him of flouting several court orders while in office. Adeyanju, who is well known for his activism, called Malami’s actions “shameful” and warned that his behavior posed a serious threat to Nigeria’s

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President Bola Tinubu has made a historic appointment, selecting Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. This marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to ever lead the institution since its founding in 1962. According to a State House press release issued by Bayo Onanuga, the

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Lagos-based Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Liberation City Church, is facing shocking allegations of rape, sexual assault, and family manipulation. A former church member, identified as Ama, has come forward with a harrowing testimony, detailing her experiences of abuse by the televangelist. Ama, now 36, accuses Okafor of raping her at age 15, fathering a

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The campaign organization of Engineer Kayode Ojo, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has accused the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of intimidation, unlawful arrests, harassment, and the secret detention of its members ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on January 6, 2026,

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Enugu State has allocated ₦30 billion in its 2026 budget for a school feeding programme aimed at benefiting 260 “Smart Schools” across the state. This initiative, championed by Governor Peter Mbah, is part of a broader effort to improve child nutrition and learning outcomes. However, the plan has sparked concerns due to the fact that

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Justice Ahmad Mahmud of the Federal High Court Sokoto has convicted and sentenced Ahmad Abdullahi Buhari, Jamilu Bello, and Yasir Muhammad Bala to five years imprisonment for Naira mutilation. The three defendants were sentenced on December 10, 2025, after pleading guilty to a five-count charge under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act,

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Apostle Chikere Nwafor, the Lagos-based cleric and founder of Heaven’s Gateway Ministries, has been accused by her ex-husband, Martin Ugbulu, of forgery, financial fraud, and death threats. These accusations stem from a long-running dispute over church funds and jointly owned properties in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters, Martin

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Abdulfattah Oyedele, a young man from Ikotun, Lagos, has been declared missing by his family after he left home on January 3, 2026, and failed to return. His disappearance has raised serious concerns about his safety and whereabouts. According to sources close to the family, Abdulfattah left his home in Ikotun, a densely populated area

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The Nigerian Police have re-arrested Peace Ikpo, a former employee of Skybet, also known as B-Sports Gaming Limited, a Chinese-owned company, in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme operated by the firm. Ikpo, who worked as an office administrator and front desk officer at the company, was initially arrested on July 6, 2024, by operatives

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