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The bags of rice recently distributed by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government have been seen in a video being re-bagged for commercial sale in Kogi State. The government had earlier said it gave 20 trucks of 25kg rice to each state of the federation for free distribution to vulnerable households. Each truck is said to contain 1200 bags as one the intervention measures of the FG in tackling the surging food inflation in the country.  In the video obtained by SaharaReports, residents were seen stating that as against the directive that the rice should be distributed for free, some…

The Lagos State Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), CSP Shola Jejeloye, on Saturday, July 27, conducted an all-night convoy patrol covering major areas in the city. Sahara reports that this operation, similar to last week’s patrol, aimed to deter criminal activities through visible policing and to bolster security in light of planned nationwide protests set to occur from August 1 to 10. The operation spanned key areas, including Ikeja, Oshodi, Mushin, Akala, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Alaka, Costain, Eko Bridge, Apongbon, Marina, Victoria Island, and the Lekki Toll Gate. This heightened security presence comes as various groups in Nigeria are…

A shocking revelation has emerged, suggesting that a North Central Governor is secretly sponsoring a nationwide protest, contradicting their public stance on local government autonomy and President’s anti-corruption efforts. This move raises eyebrows, especially amidst the ongoing EFCC probe into the Governor’s predecessor’s corrupt activities. The Governor’s alleged mobilization of civil society organizations to oppose President’s policies has sparked concerns about their true intentions. Critics view this as an attempt to undermine the President’s initiatives, potentially linked to personal interests in misappropriating public funds. Alhaji Tenimu Shugabanmaza, Director General of Arewa People Assembly (APA), has urged the President to investigate…

The lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is dead. Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom. He had left for London two days ago. Reports said he died after a brief illness, sahara reports gathered More details to follow….

When the 2022 Nigeria’s Electoral Act was proposed and eventually passed into law in 2022, the joy and pageantry that greeted the innovation was such that was never seen or heard of in modern times as far as, Nigeria’s Electoral processes are concerned. But, little did Nigerians know that their joy was on a shortlived transit. Nigerian’s initial excitement of hoping to experience thoroughly manned, transparent, credible, free and fair electoral processes where the true choice of the people will be elected to represent them rather turned into a frenzy of rage. The country was yet to fully recover from…

During my formative years, I learn that the judiciary is the last hope of a common man. Today, if you ask me, I would tell you the reverse is the case as judiciary is now the hope of the rich or highest bidder. It is now for those who have money. Corruption is the only language some judges understand. I recall vividly, during a public lecture to mark the 2021 Law week in Oyo state, Prof Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman said; “corrupt judges are usually drafted in election petition cases where they trade judgement to the highest bidder”. He…

During my formative years, I learn that the judiciary is the last hope of a common man. Today, if you ask me, I would tell you the reverse is the case as judiciary is now the hope of the rich or highest bidder. It is now for those who have money. Corruption is the only language some judges understand. I recall vividly, during a public lecture to mark the 2021 Law week in Oyo state, Prof Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman said; “corrupt judges are usually drafted in election petition cases where they trade judgement to the highest bidder”. He…

A Northern group, the Northern Initiative for Defense of Democracy and Justice, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the political turmoil plaguing Kogi State. The group describes President Tinubu as a steadfast democrat who embodies the principles of democracy, rule of law, justice, and fairness. The National President Ambassador Nureedden Musa Sadiq, spoke to news men in Lafia Nassarawa State, during an interactive session with youth on the Renewed Hope project of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group lamented the collapse of the judicial system in Kogi State, where a former governor who perpetrated…