A Nigerian man, Misbau, has cried out for justice after his wife and their eight-month-old baby were kept in Suleja Prison, Niger State, for the past five months without trial, following their arrest during a “Free Palestine” protest in March. In an exclusive interview with SaharaReporters on Wednesday morning, Misbau narrated how his wife, a tailor, was unjustly arrested alongside their then three-month-old baby while attempting to deliver clothes to a customer. According to him, both mother and child have since fallen critically ill inside prison custody without access to proper medical treatment. He said: “My wife and our 8-month-old…
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A review of the Ekiti State Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) by SaharaReporters has revealed that the state government intends to spend N12.7 billion on cash transfer programmes between 2025 and 2027. The framework shows that N4.05 billion has been allocated for 2025, N4.2 billion for 2026, and N4.5 billion for the 2027 fiscal year. The funds were earmarked under the Ekiti CARES (Cash Transfer Delivery Unit). It is, however, unclear how many persons are being targeted by the state government for the scheme. Justifying its cash transfer initiative, the Ekiti State Government wrote on its website: “The Federal Government in…
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has been accused of lying about the salaries of his Personal Assistants (PAs), with evidence showing they earn less than half a million naira monthly and are made to let go a compulsory 15 per cent as “tithe.” Governor Eno had on August 22, during a Town Square Meeting with the people of Ikono and Ini Federal Constituency at Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, declared that none of his Personal Assistants (PAs) earn less than one million naira monthly. He had said, “I received a brochure about a PA who used part of his earnings…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected accusations by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, that it is planning to manipulate the 2026 governorship election in the state through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration,. CVR, exercise. JAMFLASH MEDIA recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, commenced the CVR exercise on Monday, August 18, 2025 with online registration. Physical registration subsequently started on Monday, August 25, 2025, at all INEC offices statewide. In a statement issued on Saturday, signed by Kola Olabisi, its Director of Media and Information, APC described ADC’s claims as false and frivolous…
The leadership of the Butura Youth Movement, BYM, in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has vowed to get justice for a female vigilante leader who was killed on Wednesday by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias. The lady who name was given as Tawa, was reportedly killed alongside three others when the bandits ambushed and opened fire on them at Butura Kampani village in the council. Before her death, Tawa was said to be a fearless heroine who had volunteered to assist government security forces in protecting civilians involved in tin mining and was attacked and killed along…
Inter Lagos FC have strengthened their technical department with the appointment of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, legend, John Dosu. Dosu previously worked with NPFL side Shooting Stars as their goalkeeper trainer. He will take up the same role with his new employers, Inter Lagos FC, for the 2025/26 NNL season. Over the years, Dosu has developed talented goalkeepers who have gone on to excel in the NPFL and with the Super Eagles. His coaching style has been widely credited with contributing to the growth of goalkeeping talent in Nigeria, with many players flourishing under his guidance. With Dosu on…
Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié is set to fly to the UK for medicals ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal. The two clubs struck an agreement on Friday over a season-long loan with an option to buy. According to Sky Sports, the total package could amount to around £45 million. Leverkusen have now granted Hincapié permission to travel for medical tests this weekend. The Ecuador international has also agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Arsenal, should the club choose to trigger the option. The deal for the 23-year-old is expected to accelerate Porto’s bid to sign Jakub…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has picked two teams he expects to challenge them for the Premier League title this season. In the last campaign, Salah scored 29 goals as the Reds clinched their 20th title. Arne Slot’s men finished 10 points ahead of Arsenal and 13 clear of third-placed Manchester City. This weekend, Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield in a top-of-the-table clash. Both sides have six points from their opening two fixtures, with Tottenham the only other team yet to drop points. Speaking ahead of the game, Salah told Sky Sports: “Of course, that team, I said that a few…
Former Nigeria international Samson Siasia insists the Super Eagles can still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles have endured a difficult qualifying campaign, managing just one win from six matches. Eric Chelle’s men sit fourth in Group C, six points adrift of leaders South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. With four games remaining in the qualifiers, Siasia remains confident they can turn things around. “Everything is still possible, but it’s how to get it done,” Siasia said. “Both the players and the coach have to now bring their ‘A’ game to these matches…
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said troops in separate operations across the country rescued 117 hostages and arrested 150 suspected criminals, including terrorists, oil thieves, and other wanted persons, within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed in a statement that the successes followed renewed operational strategies, which have improved security and allowed farmers to return to their fields without hindrance. He assured that the momentum would be sustained throughout the farming season and beyond. In the North East, Kangye said troops arrested 11 terrorist collaborators, rescued five hostages, and recorded the surrender of…