One of the 15 domestic workers of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who has been standing trial for over five years on allegations of stealing expensive jewellery, has died after a prolonged illness. The deceased, identified as Sahabi Liman, had been on bail for three years after his health deteriorated while in custody at the Okaka Correctional Centre, Yenagoa. A prison officer confirmed his death to Sahara Reporters on Monday, saying, “One of Patience Jonathan’s workers, Sahabi Liman, who was on bail, has passed away. It was the sickness he had been battling with before he was granted bail.”…
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Despite recent happenings in the political setting, President Bola Tinubu will not drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential elections. A source who spoke on the matter assured that Tinubu and Shettima would fly a joint ticket in 2027 just as they did in the 2023 elections. The assurance was given by an insider from the Aso Rock Presidential Villa who spoke to ThisDay and dismissed rumours that President Tinubu has plans to drop Shettima for the 2027 elections. Naija News reports that he added that there is no fear about the political future…
The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed rumours suggesting that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for the ancient town. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, urged Muslim faithful and residents to remain calm, noting that the selection process was still ongoing and subject to wider consultations. He described the speculations making the rounds as unfounded. “The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to wild speculations milling round that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for Oyo. The good people of Oyo and members…
World record holder and defending champion Tobi Amusan has powered her way into yet another global final, winning her semifinal heat in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Tobi Amusan clocked an impressive 12.36 seconds (-0.2) to secure first place, ahead of Nadine Visser of the Netherlands (12.45s) and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska (12.51s). Her performance once again reaffirmed her reputation as one of the fiercest competitors in the hurdles, as she now prepares for the highly anticipated final. However, Amusan’s remarkable run comes against the backdrop of a brewing storm within Nigerian athletics. Just…
Renowned gospel music and worship minister Jaymz Manuel has released a powerful new single titled “Restorer,” a heartfelt song of hope, renewal, and divine restoration for all who have experienced loss, delay, or brokenness. Inspired by the scripture Joel 2:25 — “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten” — “Restorer” is more than just music; it is a declaration of faith, a prophetic sound reminding believers that God redeems lost time and makes all things new. The song opens with an intimate solo, delivered from God’s perspective, assuring His children of His unfailing power to…
Former spokesperson to erstwhile Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday, he asserted that Tinubu’s decision shows his leadership qualities. He argued that there was no other alternative on the table apart from declaring a state of emergency. Sowunmi said, “President Tinubu demonstrated leadership by declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. “In this particular Rivers case, I do not see any other alternative except, of course, if we were told that the court…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has accused vested interests in the oil and gas sector of working to undermine its operations, particularly its planned deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks for fuel distribution. The company, in an advertorial published on Sunday, insisted that its decision to begin direct supply of petrol across the country on September 15 has been met with deliberate misinformation. On September 11, the refinery announced the initiative, but the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) dismissed it as a “Greek gift”. Two days later, the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria…
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dismissed claims by the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) that patients on life support died due to the disconnection of the power supply. Reacting to AKTH’s statement on Sunday, which expressed concern that the tragedy could have been avoided if power had been sustained, KEDCO described the allegation as ‘blackmail.’ “The light had been restored even before the outburst,” KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, said. According to the DisCo, the incident arose from efforts to separate the hospital’s main campus and health facilities from its staff residential quarters. “The main…
United States midfielder Savannah DeMelo is recovering in the hospital after collapsing during Racing Louisville’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clash against Seattle Reign on Sunday. Savannah DeMelo, 27, fell to the ground in first-half stoppage time, prompting immediate medical attention on the pitch. After several minutes of treatment, she was stretchered off and transported to the hospital by ambulance. League officials later confirmed that DeMelo is “stable and alert,” adding that her health remains the top priority. “Savannah is stable and alert and getting the attention she needs,” the NWSL posted on 𝕏. “Our first priority is her health…
Former Senator who represented the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has accused the erstwhile Deputy Governor of the state, Edward Onoja, of orchestrating attacks against him. Naija News reports that Onoja, in a recent interview, tackled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, alleging betrayal. According to the former deputy governor, Bello promised him succession, but later ignored him and supported Usman Ododo Reacting to Onoja’s outburst in a post on his 𝕏 account, Melaye asked the former Deputy Governor to stop crying. He alleged that Onoja boasted he would be “dead before the end of June 2017.” The…
