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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said yesterday that militancy, kidnapping and other social vices in the country would drastically reduce if the federal and the sub-national governments create jobs for the citizenry. It also advised that the government create sustainable and not casual jobs, which pay would not sustain a worker for a month. This is as the Vice President, …

Sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Anyim Chukwudi, who serves in Cross River State, carried out the attack on April 6, 2024, alongside his brother, Mr. Anyim Eugene Anyata. A Department of State Services (DSS) officer, Mr. Anyim Chukwudi Christian, has reportedly escaped from police custody in Ebonyi State, months after he was arrested.  SaharaReporters learnt that the DSS officer was …

CNN — Republicans faced frustrated constituents at town hall meetings Tuesday, offering a glimpse at the building anger over Donald Trump’s sweeping overhaul of the federal government among portions of the electorate — and, in the face of it, the deference GOP lawmakers continue to show the president. In Iowa, Sen. Chuck Grassley was repeatedly urged to stand up to Trump and push …

The case, a flashpoint in an increasingly polarised gender rights war, was triggered by a challenge from gender-critical campaign group For Women Scotland (FWS).  The United Kingdom Supreme Court has declared that transgender women, even those with Gender Recognition Certificates, do not fall under the legal definition of “woman” as set out in the landmark Equality Act 2010. The judgment, …

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, reportedly escaped re-arrest in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday following allegations of fraud linked to a failed performance at a major entertainment event. Sources revealed that plans had been concluded to re-arrest Portable immediately after he was released from the Okekura Correctional Facility on Tuesday. The arrest was in connection with …

By Idahosa Musa Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has approved the reintroduction of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, beginning from April 26th, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, on Tuesday evening, the exercise is expected to be conducted on the last Saturday of every month between 7:00 am …

By Idahosa Musa Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday warned those he called enemies of the nation against importing mercenaries to destabilize the country. The Governor who spoke when he received the President, Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro and 10 other Northern youth leaders, said it is important for all Nigerians to join …

By Idahosa Musa Edo State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of a 32-year-old woman, identified simply as Janet Dominic, with five firearms and ammunition. Moses Yamu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state Command, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, said it was a result of the mop up of arms operation in the state. He said …

By Idahosa Musa Residents of Obagie N’Evbuosa Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have cried out and accused the state government of longtime abandonment in the spread of democratic dividends in their locality. They therefore appealed to the state government to come to their aid over the lack of government’s presence in the provision of amenities …

A video obtained by SaharaReporters captures members of the unit visibly queuing to collect money from the Chinese individuals, a scene that has sparked public outrage and raised concerns over police conduct. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and DSP Aliyu Adejembi, along with his team to …