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The Nigerian government through the High Commission to the United Kingdom has hired lawyers to defend a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, over allegations of organ harvesting. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan disclosed this after a closed-door session of the chamber on Wednesday. The Enugu West senator was arrested alongside his …

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Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) has debunked claims on social media that he holds a grudge against Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sowore, some weeks ago, called on the former Anambra Governor to join the AAC in order to enjoy victory in the election. Sowore, during …

I Have Nothing Personal Against Peter Obi, Candidates Critique Their Opponents All Over The World— Sowore, AAC Presidential Candidate Read More »

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) has debunked claims on social media that he holds a grudge against Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party.  Sowore, some weeks ago, called on the former Anambra Governor to join the AAC in order to enjoy victory in the election. Sowore, …

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Boris Johnson A UK parliamentary committee has set out the details of how it will investigate whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled parliament over COVID-19 lockdown breaking events at his Downing Street offices and residence. The Privileges Committee is said to look into whether Johnson, who earlier this month just survived a confidence vote brought …

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Abdullahi has withdrawn from a suit filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission over the exclusion of former Senate Minority leader, Godswill Akpabio as the party’s candidate in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District. SaharaReporters learnt that Akpabio had filed a case at a Federal High …

After Realising Akpabio Forged Primaries Result, APC Chairman, Adamu Pulls Out Of Suit To Compel Electoral Body, INEC To Publish Akwa Ibom Ex-Governor's Name As Senatorial Candidate Read More »

American R&B star, R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women, girls and boys, more than 20 years after first facing allegations. Kelly’s conviction on Wednesday has been seen as a victory for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those who may hesitate to speak out against abusers, for fear of …

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File photo used to illustrate story. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has disclosed that the Nigerian Army will engage the services of its retired personnel in tackling insecurity in the country,Daily Trust reports that The General said this on Tuesday night at a “Regimented Dinner” organised for the 2021 set of …

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A traditional ruler in Osun State, Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, says media terrorists are behind the alleged disinformation making the rounds about the former Chief of Army Staff, Ambassador Tukur Yusuf Buratai. SaharaReporters had exclusively reported how the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered N1.85 billion from a …

After Allegedly Benefitting From Buratai’s Largesse, Osun Monarch Alleges Media Terrorism Against Ex-Nigerian Army Chief Under Fire For Corruption Read More »

A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose says he will only support a southerner to emerge as President in 2023. Fayose is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar, a northerner is the presidential candidate of the party. He was one of the presidential hopefuls of the opposition party. The former governor …

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Senate The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening exercise of seven new ministerial nominees submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari.SaharaReporters earlier reported that Buhari, after the resignation of some of his former ministers to pursue their political careers, forwarded seven names to the upper legislative chamber. Senate The ministerial nominees, if successful, will take up the …

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