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How Democrats want to reform DHS — and why some Re...

A spending agreement under consideration in the Senate would temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security while lawmakers ...

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over l...

President Trump is suing the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion, accusing them of failing to prevent a leak of his tax in...

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve ch...

President said he plans to announce new Federal Reserve chair choice Friday, after criticizing incumbent Jerome Powell for not cut...

NOA Oyo, Group Partner To Strengthen Path For Cred...

  Raji Adebayo The Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday received members of the Media Trans...

ISPON Ogun strengthens Ties With firm In Pursuit O...

  Raji Adebayo The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Ogun State Branch, has taken a significant step towards p...

Dangote Refinery Affirms Capacity To Supply 75m Li...

CHIDI UGWU Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its capacity to supply fuel volumes significantly more than Nigeria’s estimat...

NUJ FCT Seeks Partnership With Tayan Group on Affo...

Jide Oyekunle The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has sought strategic collaboration with Tayan Group Construction ...

Air Peace Denies Alleged Lagos–São Paulo Flight Sc...

Air Peace has issued a strong rebuttal to a report by SaharaReporters alleging that the airline, in collaboration with the Federal...

False ceiling collapses at old Delhi Jal Board off...

There were no reports of injuries or deaths following the collapse.

Tech Tonic | Telecom bundles, and the fine art of ...

Adobe and Airtel’s bundling partnership is just the latest chapter in what telecom players call value, but which is more a habit b...

Hamid Ansari's 'Ghazni Indian looter' remark spark...

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday shared an interview clip of Ansari in which he could be heard mentioning the Mahmoud...

Chhattisgarh: Sirpur Heritage Festival to be held ...

Chhattisgarh: Sirpur Heritage Festival to be held from Feb 1-3 to celebrate Buddhist legacy, culture

Goa to roll out statewide deposit refund scheme fr...

Goa will roll out a statewide deposit refund scheme (DRS) from April 1 to curb non-biodegradable waste by incentivising the return...

“Nigerians Against Tax Reforms Made Money For Long...

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee, says the federal government will not compromi...

Actress Angela Okorie Moved To Suleja Prison

Actress Angela Okorie has been moved to Suleja Prison, where she is being detained pending her bail hearing, which is yet to be fi...

Mother Of Super Eagles Forward Samuel Chukwueze Di...

Super Eagles forward and Fulham FC star Samuel Chukwueze has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother after a b...

Flagship Level for All: REDMI Note 15 Series Deliv...

In Nigeria’s fast-paced lifestyle, smartphones are more than just communication tools—they are cameras for capturing memories, scr...

Senegalese Create Go-Fund-Me To Raise $100,000 Fin...

The Senegalese coach is moved by his compatriots’ initiative to pay the $100,000 fine imposed on him by the CAF Disciplinary Board...

How ICE Agents Are Using AI-Powered Tools To Track...

An official document shows that since spring last year, ICE has relied on an AI-powered system to process information sent to its ...

"India Can Be Bridge To Peace With Israel": Palest...

Amid a fragile ceasefire in Gaza and mounting global calls for a political solution, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekia...

Meet Kevin Warsh, Ex-Fed Governor Trump Might Pick...

Kevin M Warsh is a former member of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Opinion: Opinion | Trump, Xi, Putin - In The Age O...

There is a need for democracies like India, Brazil, Europe and Canada to form new alliances; otherwise, we will have to live in a ...

Opinion: Opinion | Iran Requires a Regime Change, ...

Trump's dreams of effecting a regime change in Iran need to be considered along two factors related to the power structures within...

What Made An H-1B Techie Turn Down Offer And Move ...

"Okay what next?" was Dhruvi Patwas reaction when she received a promotion opportunity

Budget 2026: Longest And Shortest FM Speeches In I...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans presentation of Budget 2020-21 ran for two hours and 42 minutes, making it the longest Budget...

Heart Health To Simple Detox, 6 Health Benefits Of...

Tomato or tamatar is a functional superfood that can boost overall health. Here is how it nourishes the body and why you should co...

Iran Threatens To Hit US Bases, Carriers In Event ...

Iran threatened Thursday to instantly strike US bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack, after US President Donald T...

NCP Reunion Announcement Mid-February, 4 Frontrunn...

Sources said that apart from Sharad Pawar, there are three more frontrunners who are likely to lead the merged NCP - Ajit Pawar's ...

Why We Are Stopping Sachet Alcohol – NAFDAC DG Exp...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production an...

Price Of Bag Of Dangote, BUA, Other Cement This We...

The price of cement in Nigeria has stabilised, with major brands, Dangote, BUA, and Mangal, now retailing uniformly at ₦10,500 pe...

Corruption: Former Minister Alison-Madueke Pleads ...

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges brought against her ...

Price Of Refilling Cooking Gas Per Kg In Nigeria

In a welcome development for Nigerian households, the retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking ga...

Transfer Updates: Sterling, Bellingham, Zinchenko,...

Raheem Sterling’s representatives are in transfer talks with multiple Champions League-level clubs following his departure from C...

EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist...

The European Union approved new sanctions targeting Iranian officials and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terro...

80-year-old lottery winner sentenced for bankrolli...

Lottery winner John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a $400 million counterfeit pill empire from hi...

Rubio revokes Iranian officials' US travel privile...

Rubio revoked travel privileges for Iranian officials after organizations accused the regime of killing more than 6,200 protesters...

Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threa...

Trump declared a national emergency over Cuba, accusing the communist regime of aligning with hostile powers and ordering new tari...

Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan a...

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organizat...

Why Senegal’s coach should face a 6-month ban afte...

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw deserves a six-month ban from football, according to a former top official of CAF after his role in the 2...

Louisa Laryea insults OB Amponsah's parents: "You ...

Louisa Laryea faces backlash after body-shaming Lily Mohammed and insulting OB Amponsah's parents, igniting controversy in the ent...

Andres Iniesta named his 4 greatest midfielders ev...

Like many elite players, Andres Iniesta was inspired by those who came before him, and in 2020, the Spanish icon revealed his four...

IShowSpeed’s Ghana Visit: The real meaning behind ...

American streamer IShowSpeed visits Ghana, experiences culture at the Shea Butter Museum, receives an Akan name, and sparks intere...

Criss Waddle commends President Mahama over Ghana’...

Music mogul Criss Waddle praises President Mahama for Ghana’s economic gains, citing road projects, cedi appreciation, and inflati...

Engage in dialogue while resolving industrial issu...

Engage in dialogue while resolving industrial issues, Don urges CONUA members By Jacinta Nwachukwu Prof. Jonathan Ogidi, a retired...

FG reaffirms support for indigenous defence manufa...

FG reaffirms support for indigenous defence manufacturers, urges quality control The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitm...

Ojaja University on path to transformation – VC

Ojaja University on path to transformation – VC By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ojaja University, Eiyenkonrin Ilorin, says it will underg...

Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts 45 bags of live cartri...

Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts 45 bags of live cartridges, arrests 6 suspects By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oy...

FG embraces Cassava Bio-Ethanol value chain develo...

FG embraces Cassava Bio-Ethanol value chain development for economic transformation By Olatunde Ajayi The Minister of Budget and E...

Rural Electrification Agency, Benue Explore Option...

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has partnered with the Benue State government to unlock power for 1.2 million off-grid resi...

Employers’ Group Urges Evidence-based Regulation, ...

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed concern over the renewed enforcement by the National Agency f...

NIPetE Symposium Focuses On Innovation, Tax Reform...

The Nigerian Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NIPetE) has called for a shift in Nigeria’s energy strategy from crude oil depend...

Cavista Holdings Acquires Matna Foods To Strengthe...

Cavista Holdings has acquired Matna Foods Company Limited through its agribusiness subsidiary, Agbeyewa Industries Limited, in a m...

Naira Appreciates To N1,385/$1, Highest In 20 Mont...

The value of the naira on Thursday appreciated to N1, 385 to the dollar at the official end of the market, marking its strongest p...

EPL: Paul Scholes criticizes Odegaard for hinderin...

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has accused Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard of hindering his team’s performance and ‘killi...

Lagos Assembly seeks urgent rescue of abducted cor...

Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have urged relevant authorities to take immediate action to secure the release of a...

LAWMA warns Lagos residents against attacks on was...

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has cautioned residents against attacking, intimidating or hindering its enforc...

Osun APC Ward suspends ex-lawmaker, Oyintiloye 

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APCC, in Ward 01, Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have announced the ...

Dust on meal tables: Experts reveal hidden dangers...

Along many Nigerian highways and rural roads, long stretches of cassava, maize, rice, beans, pepper and melon seeds, among others ...

Trump endorses deal struck with Democrats to avert...

Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shut...

Groundbreaking MND drug is a lifeline for some - b...

Eleanor Dalley didn't think she'd live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

Starmer in China to improve British economy, Harri...

Sir Keir Starmer is visiting China to improve the UK's economy, Harriet Harman has said.

Trump's UK-China warning, Mozambique floods, Joshu...

Welcome to your Morning Rundown from Sky News - the key stories shaping the day ahead. Tap any headline to read the full story.

Two officers to face court martial over handling o...

Two British Army officers are to face a court martial after being charged over the handling of a case of sexual assault on 19-year...

CAF Disciplinary Board imposes sanctions on Senega...

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FS...

The fruitful journey of Yakubu Mohammed

I am happy that Oga Yakubu Mohammed was able to publish his highly readable memoir before his final call on Wednesday January 14.

The Nigeria Prizes rebrands as NLNG unveils new lo...

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NNLG, on Thursday unveiled new logos for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Sc...

NAFDAC Enforcing Ban on Alcohol in Sachets, Small ...

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed its enforcement to ban  the production an...

Ngige Awarded NSITF Contract to Company that Didn’...

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1 Mr Pedro Torwuese Chellen in the trial of former governor of Anambra State and former Minister ...

Trump likely to name Kevin Warsh as Powell's succe...

Warsh would be one of the more hawkish picks among the perceived candidates, market participants said of the choice, for which the...

Return of Arab Joint List takes seats from opposit...

The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at t...

IDF strikes eight terrorists emerging from tunnel ...

Later in the morning, additional strikes were made against the areas to which the remaining terrorists attempted to escape. The re...

From submarines to Oct. 7, Israel pays the price o...

What last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's funeral reveale...

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Ran Gvili’s burial offered Israel a moment of unity that revealed something essential, even as it quickly faded....

Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during ext...

Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures.

Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban...

The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won't be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.

LIVE: Iran warns retaliation to US attack will not...

Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns.

UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restrict...

Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.

Trump says speaking to Iran amid rising war fears

President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerians Stranded In Brazil Accuse Tin...

One Nigerian resident in Brazil told SaharaReporters that the entire arrangement was deceptive from the outset.

BREAKING: Two Killed, One Injured As DSS Operative...

The DSS operative, identified as Ajayi Abayomi, has reportedly gone into hiding following the incident on January 19, 2026.

BREAKING: Lagos Police Arraign Activists ‘Soweto’,...

SaharaReporters learnt that human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), was in court to represent the protesters.

BREAKING: Lagos Court Grants Activists Soweto, Del...

SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the Lagos State Police Command arraigned Soweto, Frank and other anti-demolition and for...

Report: How Kwankwaso’s ‘Unrealistic’ Demands Crum...

APC sources say negotiations with Kwankwaso broke down after he demanded extensive control of party structures and a vice-presiden...

Fitch Downgrades Afreximbank To Non-Investment Gra...

Fitch has downgraded Afreximbank’s long-term credit rating, citing Ghana’s debt restructuring and weakening policy importance.

Assam Assam: Vross River-Akwa Ibom Oil Wells Dispu...

Former ambassador Assam Assam says Vross River-Akwa Ibom disagreement centres on allocation of 218 new oil wells, not unresolved s...

Northern Grumbling Could Hurt Tinubu In 2027, Ndum...

Ali Ndume says rising dissatisfaction in the north could reflect at the 2027 polls if concerns around Tinubu’s inner circle persis...

Dangote Refinery: We Can Deliver 75 Million Litres...

Dangote refinery says it can supply 75 million litres of petrol daily, exceeding Nigeria's estimated consumption.

Watch emotional video of Fish Magnet's mother adve...

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the mother of the late Fish Magnet advertising her son's business. Netizens...

Mercy Aigbe kisses young man at her movie premiere...

Mercy Aigbe's recent movie premiere drew attention after a viral video captured her unexpected kiss with co-actor Vine Olugu, spar...

"I swear to my mama's grave": Hellen Ati sends sca...

Hellen Ati claims Chiefpriest neglects their alleged son while focusing on online drama. She hints at surprising developments set ...

Was there coup to stop Tinubu from taking over fro...

A fresh development has revealed why the coup plotters failed in their bid to truncate the handing over of power by late President...

Who is the most powerful doctor in the world? Top ...

Who is the most powerful doctor in the world? It is challenging to know who the most powerful doctor is but those in this list are...

FG tasks information officers on networking,  rela...

Nigeria’s Minister of Information tasks information officers to build trust through networking, coordination, and effective commun...

Sokoto judiciary boosts ICT training to enhance ef...

The Sokoto State Judiciary is enhancing efficiency with ICT training for staff, enabling e-filing and aligning the justice system ...

Morning recap: Debt worries deepen, 2027 politics ...

Get today’s top Nigerian headlines. Read about rising FG domestic debt, the Senate’s Electoral Act review for 2027, and World Cup ...

Match-fixing: Chinese FA deducts points from nine ...

The Chinese FA cracks down on match-fixing, deducting points from nine clubs, including Shanghai Shenhua, to purify the football e...

Trump labels Minneapolis shooting victim agitator,...

Donald Trump labeled the man shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis as an “agitator and perhaps insurrectionist” on his Truth ...

Crystal Palace Agree To Sign Strand Larsen From Wo...

Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle worth in the region of £50m to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, as Nottin...

Aviation Reform: Nigeria Courts Global Partners On...

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has led a high-level delegation to the Airline Economics...

Klopp Set For Liverpool Return

Liverpool have confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will return to Anfield to assist Sir Kenny Dalglish in a Liverpool Legends game in Mar...

TAP Applauds Otti’s Vision for Eco-Friendly Abia

The Abia Patriots (TAP) has commended the administration of Governor Alex Otti for the successful implementation of the Abia Gree...

Abia Governor Rejects APC, ADC, Says My Re-Electio...

The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...

Witness: how Emefiele withdrew $6.23m from CBN wit...

The 11th prosecution witness (PW11), Bashirudden Muhammed Maishanu, yesterday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abu...

‘Turkiye trip will boost insurgency battle’

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s engagement with his Turkish counterpart, cul...

Senate probes ‘deplorable’, snail-speed train serv...

The Senate yesterday raised the alarm over the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s rail services, declaring that   Abuja–Kaduna-bound...

Senate takes steps to fast-track Electoral Act 202...

The Senate moved swiftly yesterday to accelerate the passage of the Bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022. The Red Chamber drew fla...

Katsina State CJ: no bandits released in exchange ...

No bandit has been released in exchange for peace in Katsina State, Chief Judge Musa Abubakar Danladi has said. He dismissed claim...

Dangote Cement ignites safety culture transformati...

By Udeme Akpan Dangote Cement Plc has launched a Safety FairPlay Initiative at its Ibese Plant in Ogun State, aimed at driving beh...

Nigeria’s telecoms industry attracted over $1bn in...

By Progress Godfrey The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to t...

250 youths benefit from NCDMB, Jake Riley empowerm...

By Sebastine Obasi Not less than 250 youths have become beneficiaries of the digital and sustainable empowerment programme sponsor...

Linkage Assurance revenue surges 24% to N27.6bn

By Rosemary Iwunze Linkage Assurance Plc recorded 24 percent increase in insurance revenue in 2025 financial year to N27.6 billion...

Transparency, financial, technical capacity prereq...

By Sebastine Obasi The 2025 licensing bid round will be guided by transparency, as only applicants with financial and technical kn...

Amazon cuts 16,000 more jobs: Read HR head's email...

Amazon is cutting another 16,000 corporate jobs, bringing the total to 30,000, its largest workforce reduction ever. This move, dr...

Exclusive: Washington starts batting at BCCI CoE; ...

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has resumed batting during his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru bu...

‘Phone tapping govt’: BJP accuses Cong of spying o...

Novak Djokovic is playing on house money at the Au...

Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open semifinals. His opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired hurt while leading two sets to love....

'Next attack will be far worse': Trump's stern war...

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, urging them to negotiate an "equitable" deal without nuclear weapons or face an...

Two arrested over missing 16-year-old girl in Anam...

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two female suspects, identified as Uzoma Nwabueze and Precious Monday, over a case o...

BREAKING: Makoko demolition sparks protest in Lago...

Community leaders and displaced residents on Wednesday converged on the Ikeja Under-Bridge area of Lagos to protest the ongoing de...

Like Dangote, NNPCL Increases Petrol Price

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased petrol price to ₦835 per litre in Lagos, and ₦839 per litre i...

Peller: Why I’m going back to school at 40

Popular Nigerian Tiktok star, Peller has revealed that he is not considering furthering his education at the moment. The 20-year-o...

NCAA summons overland over exploitation

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has summoned Overland Airline over alleged exploitation of customers with costly fligh...

County signs education partnership with Indian var...

Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has emphasized the importance of research, science, and technology in driving develo...

Wajir stakeholders ban traditional arbitration in ...

Wajir County stakeholders have resolved to end the use of the traditional Somali arbitration system, ‘Maslaha’ in handling sexual ...

Manufacturing sector sees surge in investors, Says...

The manufacturing sector is experiencing renewed growth as the country records a steady influx of new investors setting up factori...

Hundreds turn up for Huduma Mashinani initiative i...

Hundreds of people turned up for Huduma Mashinani initiative held at Himaki in Nandi East Sub County, Nandi County which was spear...

Meet Kamau Karori, The Band 1 Senior Counsel and F...

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Meet Kamau Karori, The Band 1 Senior Counsel and First Kenyan to Sit on a Wo...