Lagos Stands Firm on Independence Bridge Closure Despite Federal Directive
Lagos, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended the continued closure of the Independence Bridge for critical repairs, overriding a federal directive to reopen the vital link, as commuters endure unprecedented gridlock across the metropolis. Safety Over Convenience During an inspection tour Thursday with Federal Works Ministry officials, Sanwo-Olu revealed alarming structural deficiencies…
Sex-for-Marks Scandal Rocks Lagos School as Whistleblower Faces Retaliation
A disturbing sexual abuse scandal has erupted at Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Secondary School in Ojodu-Berger, where a Further Mathematics teacher stands accused of systematically exploiting at least 11 female students in exchange for grades, while school administrators allegedly orchestrated an aggressive cover-up campaign. Pattern of Predation Exposed SaharaReporters has obtained chilling audio testimonies from…
14-Year-Old Autistic Artist Kanyeyachukwu Okeke Shatters Guinness World Record
Lagos, Nigeria – In an extraordinary display of talent and determination, 14-year-old autistic artist Kanyeyachukwu Okeke has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for painting the largest canvas ever created – a staggering 12,303 square meters of artistic expression. A Triumph Over Adversity Kanyeyachukwu, who has autism, refused to let his condition limit…
INEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, Cites Constitutional Deficiencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, declaring that it fails to meet constitutional requirements. Petition Falls Short of Legal Threshold In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, INEC clarified that the…
The Whistleblower’s Crusade: Inside the Explosive Allegations Against One of Nigeria’s Most Powerful Pastors
The dimly lit studio cameras rolled as Funke Ashekun leaned forward, her voice trembling with a mix of fury and resolve. “I’ve spent nearly $100,000 fighting his lawsuits,” the former MFM minister confessed to SaharaReporters, peeling back the curtain on what she describes as a decades-long reign of spiritual terror under Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the…
Lagos Set to Host Nigeria’s Premier SME Trade Fair with ₦5 Billion Sales Target
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government, in partnership with Naija Brand Chick (NBC), is gearing up to host the 2025 Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair, Nigeria’s largest SME commerce event, with an ambitious ₦5 billion sales target and over 220 vendors expected to participate. Scheduled for April 11–13 at the Federal Palace Hotel’s Balmoral…
Ghana Launches Probe Into Nigerian Boxer’s Tragic Death During Championship Bout
Accra, Ghana – Ghanaian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the shocking death of Nigerian light-heavyweight boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an international match in Accra last Friday. The 32-year-old former West African champion was pronounced dead at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after losing consciousness during the third round of his fight against…
Police Bust Cybercrime Training Center in Lagos, Arrest 10 Suspects
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled an alleged “Yahoo School” – a training facility for internet fraudsters – in the Iju area of the state, arresting ten suspects in the process. The Raid and Arrests According to a statement by Police Spokesman CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, officers conducted a successful operation on…
Pregnant Woman Dies After Alleged Denial of Treatment Over ₦500,000 Deposit
Lagos, Nigeria – A pregnant woman, identified as Kemi, has reportedly died after being denied emergency medical care at a private hospital in Lagos over her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The tragic incident, which occurred in February, has sparked nationwide outrage after her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a heartbreaking video on Instagram showing…
Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rebound to Three-Year High, But Structural Challenges Loom
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a dramatic recovery in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, with net reserves climbing to $23.11 billion in 2024 – the highest level since 2021. This financial turnaround comes as the Lagos business community warns that without fundamental reforms to Nigeria’s power sector and debt management, these gains may…