A water cannon extinguishes the remaining flames after most of the buildings burned to the ground in a wildfire at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong on March 26, 2025. At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea’s worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing “unprecedented damage”, the acting president said. […] More
The Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON) has declared its full support for the federal government’s renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL). Tantita Security. The monarchs emphasized that the contract renewal comes at a crucial time when the region urgently needs enhanced oil production, reduced […] More
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, has criticized Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso’s opposition to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unpatriotic and sentimental. Ata advised the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to keep his opinions to himself, insisting […] More
The extent of casualties and damage remains unclear as of Sunday afternoon. Sahara Reporters gathered that the latest crisis stems from a land dispute. Fighting has broken out between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities in Chimbi, a village under Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, over a land dispute. Videos and photos obtained by […] More
The Jigawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law prohibiting night grazing by herders across the state to reduce road accidents, which are primarily caused by camels. Governor Umar Namadi made this known while receiving officials of the Camel Rearers Association of West Africa on a courtesy visit to the Government House […] More
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons said it rescued seven young women believed to be victims of human trafficking after it raided a popular hotel in Zamaru, a few kilometres from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The girls “were being prepared to be trafficked to Baghdad, Iraq, for exploitation,” NAPTIP’s […] More
In the space of seven eventful days in Rivers, another major explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of the state. This comes after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre […] More
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his government will surpass the projected Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦600 billion for 2025, to fund more development projects. Mbah gave the assurance on Saturday night in Enugu during his investiture as President of the Enugu Sports Club. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […] More
President Bola Tinubu inaugurated six projects at the University of Calabar (UniCal) on Saturday, marking the institution’s 37th convocation and 50th anniversary celebrations. Represented by Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Tinubu urged prudent fund management for the development of additional infrastructure in Nigerian universities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […] More
A suspected vandal in connection with the vandalism of a transformer belonging to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) has been found dead in Eket, Akwa Ibom. Confirming the incident with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket on Saturday, the Regional Manager of PHEDC, Mr Anthony Etim, said that the incident happened […] More
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is revitalising Nigeria’s university education system. Wike said this on Saturday in Calabar at the 37th convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar (UniCal), where he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law. The minister praised the President’s […] More
Embattled Rivers State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara, has reappeared in public for the first time since President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency rule in the oil-rich state. Following a protracted political feud between Fubara and State House of Assembly lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Tinubu announced an emergency rule on Tuesday, March […] More