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At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Boko Haram near Gubio in Borno State. Several other soldiers sustained injuries in the attack, according to a military source who spoke exclusively with SaharaReporters. The soldiers were traveling from Maiduguri when they stopped at

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Benibo Anabraba, the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1 in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Anabraba described the decision as personal while expressing gratitude for the political exposure and opportunities he

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Judicial operations across Ondo State have come to a complete standstill as magistrates, presidents of Grade ‘A’ customary courts, and legal research officers commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved issues of judicial autonomy and welfare. The strike was declared by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, and Legal Research Officers in

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Supporters of Engineer Kayode Ojo, a 2026 governorship aspirant on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform in Ekiti State, have accused the state government of “persistent intimidation, arrest, harassment, and unlawful detention” of party members backing Ojo. The campaign organisation, through spokesperson Femi Awojobi, described these actions as “a blemish on democracy, the rule of

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Senator Kelvin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial District, has been captured on video physically assaulting a constituent during a football tournament organized by the lawmaker. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the final match of a competition that began in December 2025. Exclusive footage obtained by SaharaReporters shows Chukwu, visibly angry, engaged

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Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has opened up about the emotional experience surrounding the premature birth of his daughter, Wonder, who arrived at just 26 weeks weighing a fragile 0.7kg. The actor described how his plans to carefully document his wife Tiwi’s pregnancy were unexpectedly altered, calling the experience a powerful lesson in faith, resilience, and

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Nigerian comedian Sabinus, professionally Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, has come to the defense of TikTok star Peller following his public breakup with influencer Jarvis in December 2025. Speaking during a live session with Sandra Benede, Sabinus urged the public to show empathy toward Peller, highlighting how emotions can influence decisions, even among successful individuals. Drawing from

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Dr. Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has addressed claims that he uses church funds to support his personal lifestyle, calling them “baseless and ill-informed.” Speaking during a church service, a video of which has gone viral, Enenche firmly stated that neither he nor any member of his family has ever handled

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When Nigeria’s acclaimed “Queen of Afrobeats,” Tiwa Savage, broke down in tears performing her hit Somebody’s Son at the WeLoveYa festival in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on December 27, 2025, it revealed something many fans already suspected: beneath the star power, she is a woman longing for love and family. Years of carrying emotional burdens caught

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As Nigeria enters 2026, business leaders and economists warn the economy stands at a pivotal point, with opportunities for growth countered by significant risks. Speaking to Financial Vanguard, CEOs, capital market operators, and economists said that while recent reforms have helped stabilise macroeconomic indicators, challenges like insecurity, volatile oil prices, pre-election fiscal pressures, and global

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