By Smart ChuksFor SaharaNews247 Warri, a city whose identity has long been shaped by oil wealth and ethnic diversity, slipped once again into fear and uncertainty on Sunday night. Streets that are usually busy with traders and commuters fell silent as violence erupted in parts of Warri South Local Government Area following the Independent National […]
By Chinonso Eke | SaharaNews247 Staff WriterPublished: April 7, 2025 Overview Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, was thrown into grief and outrage on Saturday after a stray bullet—allegedly discharged by security operatives escorting a Very Important Personality (VIP)—killed a 32-year-old passerby, Timothy John, in the bustling Dutse Baupma district. What began as an ordinary weekend evening
By Chinonso Okeke, Political Correspondent – SaharaNews247Published April 7, 2025 Introduction Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again taken center stage in the nation’s evolving democratic landscape. In a surprising reversal, the commission has formally notified Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of a recall process initiated by some of her constituents in Kogi Central Senatorial District.
By Chinedu Okafor | SaharaNews247 | April 7, 2025 The Kremlin has once again reiterated Russia’s readiness to step in as a mediator between the United States and Iran as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions reach alarming levels. The announcement comes amid renewed threats from Washington that Iran must recommit to a nuclear deal or
By Chika Nwosu, Senior Political Correspondent – Saharanews247 | April 7, 2025 Nigeria’s diplomatic corps is on the verge of a major reshuffle as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to unveil a new roster of ambassadorial nominees.Early reports suggest the list blends seasoned politicians, human-rights activists, and respected private-sector leaders, a combination that could redefine
By Smart Chuks Tehran, Iran has formally rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for direct negotiations over its nuclear program, a decision that underscores the fragility of US-Iran relations and raises fresh concerns about global security. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described such negotiations as “meaningless” under current conditions, insisting that diplomacy must respect Iran’s
By Smart Chuks | SaharaNews247 | April 6, 2025 Introduction A quiet Saturday evening in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council turned tragic when a heavy-duty tipper truck lost control and plowed into vehicles, tricycles, and pedestrians at the busy Tipper Garage junction in Dutse.The horrific crash, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., claimed multiple lives and left
Abakaliki, Nigeria | SaharaNews247.com In yet another alarming development that highlights Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, unknown gunmen have abducted a senior aide to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the Southeast and intensified calls for urgent
By Smart ChuksSaharaNews247.com A stretch of highway in Taraba State that many motorists travel without a second thought became the scene of a high-stakes drama that reverberated far beyond Nigeria’s borders. When Israeli national Gil Itamar was abducted by armed men along the Takum–Chanchangi road, the incident briefly placed a small rural community at the
By Chinedu Okafor Benue State has once again been thrust into the centre of Nigeria’s deepening rural security crisis after a late-night attack on Otobi Dam in Otukpo Local Government Area left a security guard dead, further fuelling fear across farming settlements already battered by months of relentless violence. The incident, which occurred on Friday
