Abuja woke up to another dramatic chapter in Nigeria’s long battle with corruption after the Federal High Court ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Hajia Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. The court’s […]
Nigeria is once again standing at a sensitive intersection where fiscal reform, constitutional order and public confidence collide. With January 1, 2026 fast approaching, the Federal Government has made it clear that the new tax regime will take effect as scheduled, despite sustained objections from the House of Representatives over alleged discrepancies between the versions
In a tragedy that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, seven journalists have been confirmed dead and four others injured following a road crash along the Gombe–Yola Highway on Monday evening, December 29, 2025. The journalists, members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), were returning from a colleague’s wedding in Yola, Adamawa State, when their
Recent U.S. military operations targeting ISIS-linked bases in Sokoto State, Nigeria, have captured international attention after a Nigerian-born U.S. soldier issued a direct social media message aimed at Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. The incident underscores ongoing debates about foreign military involvement in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and the influence of public opinion on national
A Christmas That Changed the Conversation Christmas Day 2025 should have been a quiet moment of celebration in northern Nigeria. Instead, residents of parts of Sokoto State were jolted by thunderous explosions as the United States military carried out precision airstrikes against suspected Islamic State linked camps hidden deep in forested terrain. Within hours, social
Nigeria is once again at a defining crossroads in its long and complex fight against corruption. This time, the spotlight is on a man who once stood at the very centre of the country’s justice system. The Human and Environmental Development Agenda, widely known as HEDA, has submitted a fresh petition to the Economic and
By Smart ChuksSenior Investigative Correspondent, SaharaNews247.com Published December 26, 2025On Christmas Day 2025, millions of Nigerians woke up to an unexpected headline dominating global news platforms. The United States Department of War had released video footage showing American missiles being fired at Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria. The development was dramatic, controversial and deeply
By Smart ChuksSenior Investigative Correspondent, SaharaNews247.com Published December 26, 2025When Nigerians were exchanging Christmas greetings, President Donald Trump released a statement that sent shockwaves far beyond Washington. The United States, he said, had carried out military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters inside Nigeria. For Africa’s most populous nation, it was not just another foreign headline.
By Smart ChuksSaharaNews247 The announcement that the United States will suspend or significantly restrict visa issuance to Nigeria and 18 other countries from January 1 has landed like a thunderclap across Africa and the wider global community. For many Nigerians, the news is deeply personal. It touches dreams of education, family reunification, professional growth, medical
By Smart Chuks The decision by United States President Donald J. Trump to recall the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria has triggered widespread debate across diplomatic, political and security circles, both in Africa and beyond. While the White House has described the move as part of a broader diplomatic realignment, its implications go far beyond routine
