Category: News
Vice President Shettima Represents Nigeria at Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary
Abuja, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Key Details of the Visit Strengthening Bilateral Ties The visit underscores the strong diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Senegal, two of West Africa’s most influential nations. President Faye, who recently…
Tesla Q1 Sales Plummet 13% Amid Musk Political Backlash and Production Woes
Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter vehicle deliveries Wednesday, with sales dropping 13% year-over-year to 336,681 units as CEO Elon Musk’s political entanglements and production challenges weigh heavily on the electric vehicle pioneer. Key Takeaways from Tesla’s Q1 Report The Musk Factor: Political Fallout Musk’s vocal support for President Trump’s administration—including advising on federal job cuts—has sparked…
Trump Slaps 14% Tariff on Nigerian Exports in Sweeping Trade Policy Shift
Washington D.C., USA – In a move that could significantly impact Nigeria’s economy, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 14% tariff on Nigerian exports to the United States during a “Make America Wealthy Again” event at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. Key Details of the New Trade Policy Trump’s Justification Trump…
Nine Injured as Fire Engulfs Lagos Ferry; Safety Review Underway
Lagos, Nigeria – A morning ferry fire at the Ipakodo Terminal in Lagos left nine people injured, including passengers, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) personnel, and Lag Ferry staff, authorities confirmed Thursday. Incident Details The blaze broke out aboard the Igbega Eko vessel at approximately 6:45 a.m. during peak commute hours. Emergency responders quickly contained…
Wike Dismisses Collapse Rumors as “Cheap Politics” Amid Project Inspection
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vehemently denied circulating social media reports claiming he collapsed at a recent event, dismissing them as politically motivated fabrications. Forceful Denial During Project Tour The former Rivers State governor addressed the rumors Thursday while inspecting four major FCT projects, including the Abuja International…
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…