By Smart Chuks Quadri Yusuf Alabi, the teenager who captured national attention during Nigeria’s 2023 general elections after standing in front of the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has been released from detention after spending months at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre in Lagos. Alabi, 17, was discharged on Wednesday by […]
By Smart Chuks Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is facing fresh turbulence following a sharp reduction in petrol prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a move that has unsettled fuel importers and marketers already grappling with thin margins in a volatile market. Industry players warn that the latest price adjustment could translate into billions of naira
By Smart Chuks Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a blistering critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, declaring that Nigeria is already in what he described as a “full-blown state of emergency” due to escalating insecurity, economic hardship, and what the opposition views as a worrying absence of decisive leadership. In a statement issued
By SaharaNews247 Editorial Team Heavy gunfire erupted in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, on Monday as Nigerian soldiers clashed with members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shi’ites. The confrontation occurred during a protest organized by the group to show solidarity with Palestinians amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The situation quickly escalated,
By Smart Chuks | SaharaNews247April 14, 2025 Nigeria’s constitutional democracy is facing a defining legal test as the Federal Government and a bloc of opposition governors prepare for a high-stakes courtroom battle over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. At the centre of the unfolding drama is the Attorney General
Fintech operators like Opay and PalmPay led Nigeria’s mobile money transactions haul of N79.55 trillion in 2024, a 69.58 percent increase from 2023. Since 2020, mobile money transactions have grown by 2,507.94 percent, mirroring the surge in electronic payments, which crossed over N1 quadrillion last year. While fintechs continue to thrive, telecom operators are struggling
The quest by the leaders of Nigeria’s opposition groups to unseat incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coalition bloc could be derailed by competing personal ambitions and egos, observers have said. Sources close to those involved in the coalition plan have already hinted that the political ambition of some individuals and zoning disputes are
By Smart Chuks The Kano State Government has firmly rejected a landmark judgment of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice that faulted key provisions of the state’s blasphemy laws, insisting that the legislation remains essential to preserving religious harmony, public order, and the moral foundations of its society. In a strong response that underscores the
The recent move by the House of Representatives to slam a five-year jail term or N500,000 fine or both on any person convicted for leaking examination questions, and a three-year jail term for persons under 18 years convicted for engaging in various forms of examination malpractices has been generating mixed reactions from Nigerians. The proposed
By SaharaNews247 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has been admitted to the hospital, sparking concern among fans and the global football community. The 47-year-old coach, known for his tactical acumen and calm demeanor on the touchline, was taken to a hospital in Newcastle on [Insert Day], [Insert Date], after reportedly experiencing [insert symptoms if available,
