Tyrese Haspil, a former assistant to Fahim Saleh, has been sentenced for the 2020 murder of the Nigerian tech entrepreneur A US court has sentenced 25-year-old Tyrese Haspil to 40 years in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Fahim Saleh. Haspil, who had been sentenced for Fahim…
Senator Monday Okpebholo faces legal scrutiny as Abuja court investigates alleged discrepancies in his age declaration. In a notable development for the Edo gubernatorial election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, has been summoned by the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The court’s action comes in response to allegations of age falsification,…
The Nigerian government has set aside Monday, September 16, as a public holiday in honor of Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Federal Government has officially declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as an Eid-ul-Mawlid public holiday, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This announcement was made by the Minister…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stands by his fiery remarks, refusing to apologize for warning governors not to interfere in Rivers State politics. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that he will not apologize for his controversial threat to “set fire” in the states of governors who interfere…
Peter Obi expresses readiness to consider a vice-presidential role if he identifies a candidate with greater potential for Nigeria’s progress. In a recent exclusive interview with New Central TV, monitored by SaharaReporters, Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, discussed his potential role in the 2027 general election. Obi revealed…
Power Struggle Intensifies as PDP’s NWC Backs Wike in Rivers State Leadership, Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting The power dynamics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have shifted as Wike gains control over Rivers State, following the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision to endorse the Rivers State congresses. This move solidifies the influence of Nyesom Wike,…
In a dramatic turn of events, APC pulls out of Edo election peace accord just hours before the scheduled signing ceremony. The peace accord, meant to ensure a peaceful gubernatorial election on September 21, was designed to encourage harmony among political parties vying for the state’s top office. The All Progressives Congress (APC) made this…
In a significant diplomatic gesture, King Charles hosts Tinubu at Buckingham Palace, marking another chapter in the deepening relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The two leaders, President Bola Tinubu and King Charles III, met at Buckingham Palace, where their discussion revolved around reinforcing the partnership between the two nations. Olusegun Dada, the new…
Labour Party’s Peter Obi emphasizes the need for Nigerian politicians to lead by example in reducing wasteful spending In a recent exclusive interview, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to cut governance costs as a measure to curb the growing wastefulness in government spending. Obi emphasized that the…
The Nigerian presidency compares Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, to former US president Donald Trump In a statement that has sparked widespread conversation, the Nigerian presidency has drawn a comparison between Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, and former United States President Donald Trump. According to the Senior Special Assistant on…
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