The Pastor of Zion Church in Ijoko, Ogun State, Olawoye Kayode, has raised concerns over what he describes as covert attempts by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to trail and intimidate him following his outspoken criticism of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the cleric narrated how two…
The House of Representatives has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the alleged killing of eight unarmed women—including a 13-year-old girl—during a peaceful protest in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident, reportedly involving military personnel, has sparked outrage and heightened tension across the affected communities. The directive followed an urgent motion raised on…
A decade after the deadly 2015 Zaria massacre in which hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) were reportedly killed, the group’s leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has accused past and present Nigerian leaders of ignoring the tragedy and failing to deliver justice. The clash erupted after IMN members allegedly blocked the convoy…
In a dramatic midweek clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid were denied a home win as Manchester City edged them 2-1 in their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League match. The hosts took an early lead in the 28th minute when Rodrygo struck — his first goal in over 30 games — finishing off a fine…
Kaduna State’s unending battle with insecurity took another grim turn on Tuesday night as armed bandits launched a deadly assault on Tudun Wadan Rido in Chikun Local Government Area, killing two residents and leaving several others injured. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers invaded the community in large numbers, firing sporadically and throwing the village into…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to ministers and other high-ranking government officials, insisting that the personnel are urgently needed for core security operations across the country. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu stated that…
Operations at the Ilorin International Airport were temporarily disrupted on Wednesday following a heated clash involving security personnel stationed at the facility. The incident, which occurred near the departure hall, caused panic among passengers and airport workers. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation began after a disagreement between two security units over routine passenger screening procedures. The altercation…
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has sharply criticised the heavy security presence he observed around Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, describing the entourage as excessive and unnecessary for a private citizen. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday during the presentation of an honorary award to veteran poet and activist Odia Ofeimun by the Wole Soyinka…
The United States House Appropriations Committee has restated Washington’s commitment to confronting religious persecution worldwide — with Nigeria again under the spotlight — following a fact-finding mission to the country. In a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, the committee declared:“America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen.” According to…
Taraba State Chief Judge, Justice Joel Agya, has sounded the alarm over what he described as a dangerous gap in judicial security following the sudden withdrawal of police orderlies attached to judges in the state. According to him, all police escorts assigned to judiciary officers were pulled out on 8 December 2025 without prior notice,…