The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Southern Kaduna has announced the release of Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was abducted by kidnappers in February 2026. In a statement issued on May 12, 2026, by the diocesan chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Jacob Shanet, the Church confirmed that the priest regained his freedom after spending three months…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds, intensifying the anti-graft agency’s investigation into an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud linked to the ministry. The anti-corruption agency announced the development in…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to appear before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday in connection with a lawsuit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, who argues that Jonathan is constitutionally ineligible to run again, having already been…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a Nigerian blogger and activist, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of incitement. Sources told SaharaReporters that immediately after the arraignment on Monday, the activist was taken back into DSS custody, raising fresh concerns about his…

The Nigerian military has once again been plunged into a storm of controversy following the reported abduction and torture of an activist popularly known as Justice Crack, who was allegedly chained to a tree under the scorching sun for over 72 hours by army personnel. His “crime,” according to family sources and viral reports, was…

The Nigeria Police Force has concluded disciplinary proceedings and approved the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting incident that occurred on 26 April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mene Ogidi. In an official statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon…

The attack occurred in Akwando village, Kachia Local Government Area, according to Mr. Reuben Buhari, a citizen who hailed from the area, SaharaReporters learnt.  Bandits on Sunday attacked a truck conveying female students in a remote village in the Southern Kaduna region of Kaduna State. The attack occurred in Akwando village, Kachia Local Government Area,…

Armed security operatives on Friday barred journalists from gaining access to the venue of a high-profile court-martial involving 36 military personnel accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The court-martial, constituted by the Defence Headquarters, was inaugurated under heavy security at the Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, Abuja.  Despite the gravity of…

The Nigerian military is facing mounting criticism over its plan to court-martial officers accused of plotting a coup, with relatives and associates of the detainees raising concerns about secrecy, due process, and access to legal representation. Sources familiar with the development said the trial is expected to commence soon, with the accused officers reportedly moved…