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Nigerian businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has rejected claims linking her wealth to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, insisting that her financial success is independent of any political relationship. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Achimugu, founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, said her business journey began in 2001. She previously drew public attention in January 2024 after hosting an elaborate week-long 50th birthday celebration in Grenada, attended by notable figures in Nigeria’s political and entertainment circles, including the Lagos State governor. Her name later surfaced in a legal controversy when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared her wanted over alleged money laundering. She was subsequently arrested on April 29, 2025, at Nna...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed sorrow over how common cybercrime is among young Nigerians. According to him, about six out of every 10 students in Nigerian universities are involved in cybercrime. He said this at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, themed “Unlocking the Potentials of Artificial Intelligence: University Governance, Internationalization and Rankings”. Describing the trend as “a sad development,” the EFCC boss said findings from investigations and field operations by the commission revealed widespread involvement of undergraduates in internet fraud and related crimes. “My research in the last o...

From targeting Black immigrants from other African countries, Black South Africans have now turned their attention to little children whose parents are Black immigrants. The South Africans descended on some schools early in the morning and prevented Black children from other African countries from joining classes. The children were reportedly removed from their classrooms during school hours and their parents were called to pick them. “Go back to your bloody country, you useless ones. You can’t fight your own government, so you come to South Africa. B@stards,” a South African man is heard telling school kids and their parents. Some kids were afraid of the threatening presence of the South Africans around them and had to be reassured by their parents. Police arrived...

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Andrew Ifele, has passed away in the United States.  Fr. Ifele d!ed in his sleep on Monday, April 27, 2026. Until his demise, he was the administrator of La Santisima Trinidad in Arroyo Seco, Archdiocese of Santa Fe, USA.  Fr. Ifele had served as priest at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Questa and its mission churches—Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Cerro, Sagrado Corazón in Costilla, Santo Niño in Amalia, and St. Edwin’s in Red River, since 2011. The Catholic Diocese of Awka confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement signed by the chancellor, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi, the funeral arrangement will be announced soon. 

A shocking incident has been reported in Odisha, India where an elderly man exhumed his late sister’s remains and took them to a bank to prove she was dead. The man, identified as Jitu Munda, had reportedly been trying to withdraw about Rs 20,000 from his sister’s account at a local bank after she passed away in January. However, bank officials insisted on proper documentation before processing the request. Frustrated after multiple failed attempts, he dug up his sister’s grave and brought her skeleton to the bank as proof of her death, leaving staff and customers in shock. According to reports, the situation was worsened by his lack of formal education, as he struggled to understand the required process for accessing funds from a deceased person’s account. Police later...

The Osun state sovernment has deposed the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede, with immediate effect. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said the decision followed due consultation, legal review, and approval by the State Executive Council. The statement noted that the action was taken in accordance with the Osun State Chiefs Law (as amended) and other relevant legal provisions guiding traditional institutions in the state. It added that the staff of office and all instruments of authority earlier issued to the monarch have been withdrawn, and the stool of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu has been declared vacant. The deposed monarch who is a dual citizen o...

Authorities in Ibadan, Nigeria, are investigating an incident involving an underage girl who was discovered smoking with friends inside an unlicensed, concealed bar in the city. According to local sources, the venue—reportedly operating discreetly within a residential area—was uncovered following complaints from residents about unusual nighttime activity. During a visit to the location, officials and community members allegedly found several young individuals, including a teenage girl, engaging in smoking and other age-restricted activities. Witnesses said the bar appeared to be deliberately hidden from public view, raising concerns about how minors were able to gain access without age verification. The presence of underage patrons has intensified scrutiny on illegal nightlife sp...

The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as entirely false. about:blank In a statement released, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, said the report published online is false and urged the public to disregard it. “This report is false in its entirety. Nobody has asked the Lagos Governor to resign-this is another fake news, which has become a pattern of Sahara Reporters. Governor Sanwo-Olu remains in good health, of sound mind, and is actively discharging his duties as Governor of Lagos State,” the statement read The government clarified that the governor had earlier received his deputy, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, during a routine m...

Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has sparked debate after sharing his perspective on electricity demands in the country. Speaking during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Adeyanju argued that most Nigerians are not pushing for uninterrupted, 24-hour electricity due to the associated costs. According to him, many citizens simply want reliable power during crucial periods—particularly at night and in the early morning. He explained that consistent electricity during those hours would allow people to rest comfortably after work and prepare for the day ahead, while power supply during daytime hours could be prioritised for industries, factories, and businesses. His remarks have since generated mixed reactions online, with many weighing in on the affordability and ac...

The Uganda's Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested more than 231 illegal immigrants, including 62 Nigerian nationals, in two separate intelligence-led crackdowns targeting irregular migration.  The suspects were rounded up during two major coordinated operations conducted on April 27, 2026 in Adjumani and the Bukoto–Ntinda areas of Kampala.  The arrests were carried out by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control following a tip-off from the public. According to the ministry's spokesperson, Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Nigerian nationals were running a church and other activities without valid work permits. The Nigerians are currently being processed for prosecution under Uganda’s immigration laws, with possible penalties including fines, deportatio...