The Nigeria Police Force is facing legal action over the alleged assault on journalist Mohammed Adamu during the Eid Durbar celebrations in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.   The WikkiTimes Media Foundation disclosed that it has concluded plans to sue the police, the Bauchi State Police Command, and a Divisional Police Officer, […]

A new leadership transition has taken place within the Police Monitoring Team as Aliyu Abubakar officially assumed command, succeeding Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede. SaharaReporters learnt that Abubakar, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been tasked with overseeing the activities of the team, with a strong mandate to ensure accountability and professionalism within the force.

Ahead of the party primaries, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was outlined in a statement signed on Monday by the Secretary to the State

Fresh fears have gripped residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following reports of an explosion that allegedly claimed several lives on Monday morning. A community source who spoke to SaharaReporters said the blast occurred in the early hours, throwing the already traumatised community into panic.

Saudi Arabia has warned Umrah pilgrims that anyone who violates visa rules will face strict punishment, including fines, jail time, and deportation, as the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces new procedures for departing the country. Pilgrims have been asked to coordinate with their Umrah travel companies to confirm travel dates and complete hotel check-out

Two pilots have been confirmed dead after an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night, triggering chaos and forcing the shutdown of the busy airport.

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially updated its records for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, listing Morocco as champions, Senegal as runners-up, and Nigeria in third place after a controversial post-tournament ruling, checks by SaharaReporters on Monday, March 23, 2026, showed.

Delta State is facing mounting pressure to outlaw the controversial Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, following shocking reports of women and female students being chased, stripped, and assaulted during the March 19, 2026 celebrations.   Growing outrage has followed the disturbing reports.

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that effective governance in Nigeria does not need to be confined to the nation’s capital, asserting that a president can operate efficiently from other parts of the country, including Kaduna.