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  A disturbing report by Sahara Reporters has shed light on the prolonged and unlawful detention of a Kaduna-based businessman by the Department of State Services (DSS). According to the report, the man has been held in custody since 2022 without any formal charges or trial — a clear violation of Nigeria’s constitutional rights. The unnamed businessman was allegedly picked up by DSS operatives under secretive circumstances and has remained behind bars for nearly three years. His family has been denied access to him on several occasions, and all legal attempts to secure his release have been ignored or blocked. Sources close to the case revealed that the DSS fears releasing the businessman could lead to a major lawsuit against the agency, especially for violating his fundamental human rights. Human rights organizations and legal practitioners have strongly condemned the detention, describing it as illegal and inhumane. “This is a clear abuse of power. The constitution of Nigeri...

A fresh crisis has rocked the University of Calabar (UNICAL) following reports that the institution exceeded its approved admission quota, resulting in confusion and disappointment among newly admitted students. The affected candidates, who had already completed parts of their registration process and were awaiting matriculation, were abruptly sent home earlier this week. According to multiple reports, the school’s management discovered that it had admitted far more students than the National Universities Commission (NUC) permitted for the 2024/2025 academic session. As a result, the school was forced to reverse the process for hundreds of students whose admission letters had already been issued. Parents and students who traveled from across the country to Calabar have expressed outrage over the university’s handling of the situation. One affected student said, “I had already paid for accommodation and school fees. Suddenly they told us to go back home, that our names were not on th...

In a significant development for Nigerian motorists, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has reduced the pump price of petrol to ₦865 per litre in Lagos. This marks a ₦20 drop from the previous ₦885 rate. The reduction is also reflected in Abuja, where the price has been cut to ₦895 per litre from ₦910. The price slash comes in response to growing market competition, particularly from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote recently slashed its ex-depot price to ₦820 per litre, forcing NNPC and other marketers to adjust in order to remain competitive. This development is viewed as a sign that Nigeria’s petroleum market is gradually becoming more consumer-friendly, following years of subsidy-driven pricing. According to reports, NNPC retail outlets across Lagos, including those on Igando Road and parts of Alimosho, have already begun selling at the new rate. In Abuja, motorists also confirmed purchasing fuel at the new price at select stations. Experts believe the presenc...

The political landscape in Nigeria has once again been stirred following a serious allegation by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, against former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo has accused Atiku of the unauthorized use of Nigeria’s official coat of arms for personal and political purposes, calling it a violation of the law. In a public statement that has since sparked widespread reaction, Keyamo claimed that Atiku’s latest political communication materials feature the Nigerian coat of arms, a national symbol that is legally protected and reserved solely for government use. According to Keyamo, this act is not only a breach of the law but also an attempt to mislead Nigerians into believing that Atiku still holds official government authority or endorsement. Quoting the laws governing the use of the coat of arms, Keyamo insisted that Section 10 of the Coat of Arms Act clearly prohibits individuals or organiza...

In a shocking human rights violation, a young Nigerian man, Sadiq Abdulhameed—popularly known on social media as Ododo D’Flower Boiz Vanguard —has reportedly spent five months in a Kogi State prison for a Facebook post criticizing a top government official. According to reports by Sahara Reporters, Sadiq was arrested in February 2025 for allegedly criticizing the Kogi State Accountant-General. His online post, though not threatening, was deemed offensive by the authorities. Instead of responding through official means, the state’s security agents arrested him and threw him behind bars—without proper trial, bail, or legal representation. This incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with many Nigerians expressing concerns over the shrinking space for freedom of expression in the country. Legal experts have described his prolonged detention as unconstitutional and a gross abuse of power. “Freedom of speech is a right protected by the Nigerian Constitution,” said one human rights lawy...

Once again, the long-standing legal battle involving 15 domestic workers of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan , has been stalled — this time due to procedural issues and unexpected disruptions in Bayelsa State. The defendants, accused of stealing jewellery and household items worth over ₦200 million, have remained in detention at the Okaka Correctional Centre since 2019, without conviction or bail. The case, which was scheduled for hearing in June 2025, failed to proceed due to a combination of a public holiday (Eid-ul-Adha) and the shocking kidnap of a Bayelsa State judge on June 21, which paralyzed court activities for several days. Observers were left disappointed yet again, as justice continues to be delayed in a case already riddled with years of postponements. According to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa chapter , a key reason for the delay is the requirement that all 13 defence lawyers representing the accused must be present at each hearing. Their repea...

In a surprising but strategic political move, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long relationship with the party he once helped shape. The announcement came through a letter addressed to the PDP chairman of his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, dated July 14, 2025. Atiku cited "irreconcilable differences" as the main reason behind his decision, stating that the PDP has strayed far from its founding principles. In his resignation letter, Atiku expressed gratitude for the opportunities the party gave him, including his historic tenure as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and multiple presidential bids. However, he made it clear that the party has, in his view, “lost its way.” This departure is sending shockwaves across Nigeria’s political landscape. Atiku has been a central figure in the PDP and a major contender in past presidential elections. His resignation comes at a time when opposition par...

Nigeria came to a standstill on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as thousands gathered in Daura, Katsina State, to pay their final respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who was laid to rest at the age of 82. The funeral was a blend of solemn military tradition, Islamic burial rites, and heartfelt public mourning. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other top dignitaries were present to honor the late statesman. Buhari’s remains were flown from Abuja to Katsina aboard a presidential jet, received with full military honors. A 21-gun salute and a formal procession marked his final journey to his hometown, where he was buried according to Islamic tradition in the courtyard of his family home. Supporters lined the streets, many shouting “Sai Baba!”—a chant synonymous with Buhari’s political movement. Some climbed trees and rooftops just to catch a glimpse of the procession, showcasing the former president’s enduring popularit...

In a powerful demonstration that shook the gates of the London Clinic on Harley Street, angry Nigerians in the UK staged a protest over the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical treatment abroad. The protest, led by the Take-It-Back Movement and other concerned Nigerians in the diaspora, condemned the former president for consistently abandoning the country’s failing healthcare system while spending taxpayers’ money on private treatment overseas. The protesters carried placards and chanted slogans, demanding accountability and change. They accused Buhari of hypocrisy—refusing to improve Nigeria’s hospitals during his eight years in power, yet benefiting from one of the most expensive hospitals in the UK at the expense of public funds. "No hospitals at home, they steal from us and fly abroad for treatment," read one placard. One protester passionately declared, “When this man was ill, we were never told what held him. Nigeria saved him for eight years, and he left milli...