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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...

Residents of Igando, Lagos State have been left in shock after a couple, Paul Onyeama and Adline Ogbonna, were accused of b£ating their 10-year-old adopted daughter, identified as Faith, to d£ath following weeks of alleged abuse. According to local accounts, the incident occurred on Sunday, April 26, after what neighbours described as prolonged maltreatment. The child was reportedly subjected to frequent assaults and made to carry out strenuous errands despite being ill for about two weeks. A resident, Adekunle Taofeek, said the situation escalated when the couple allegedly beat the already sick child.  “The couple had adopted a 10-year-old girl. They had been consistently maltreating and assaulting the child, while also sending her on unnecessary errands,” he said.&...

The United Nations Human Rights Committee has faulted Sweden for breaching the rights of a severely disabled child by deporting him twice to Albania without confirming access to adequate medical care. The case involves E.B., a now 21-year-old Albanian national living with multiple complex conditions, including autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. He first arrived in Sweden with his family in 2012 in search of protection and medical treatment. However, after several unsuccessful asylum applications, the family was deported in 2016 when he was just 10 years old. According to the committee, the family later returned to Sweden without legal status to continue his treatment, but their renewed attempts to secure residency were denied. They were deported again in 2019, when he was 14. I...

Three foreign nationals have been shot dead in a daylight attack in the central business district of Johannesburg, South Africa, after gunmen opened fire inside a McDonald’s restaurant. Police said the victims, believed to be between 30 and 45 years old, were having breakfast when two masked attackers entered the outlet at the corner of Jeppe and Smal Streets on April 27, 2026, and began shooting. All three men were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed that the suspects fled immediately after the attack, prompting a large-scale manhunt. Officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department quickly secured the area. In an initial update, officials said: “JMPD CCTV Reaction Unit is attending to a shooting incident at the corner of Jeppe and Smal Streets in...

Two Nigerian nationals, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpeyong Andrew, have reportedly lost their lives in separate incidents in South Africa. According to Nigeria’s Consul-General in Johannesburg, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, the victims were allegedly killed by personnel of the South African National Defence Force in Port Elizabeth. Okey-Uche noted that the incidents have intensified concerns about the safety of Nigerians and other foreign nationals living in the country. She said the deaths have left the victims’ families, the Nigerian community, and diplomatic missions in deep shock. She also cautioned against the growing trend of stereotyping Nigerians as criminals, stressing the dangers of such generalizations. The Consul-General called on South African authorities to conduct a thorough...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, a women leader of the City Boys Movement, wanted. A notice issued by the EFCC on Monday via X said Tejuosho has been declared wanted over an alleged case of obaining money by false pretence. The notice was signed by Dele Oyewale, Head of Media and Publicity for the EFCC. The anti-graft agency called on members of the public with useful information about her whereabouts to contact any of its offices nationwide. The Commission also urged the members of the public to reach out via its official phone lines or email, or report to the nearest police station or other security agencies. Recall that the City Boy Movement recently appointed Tejuosho as the South-West Zonal Women Leader. A...

An Ethiopian has been shot de@d in downtown Johannesburg amid rising xenophobic attacks on blacks from other African nations living in South Africa. The victim was shot at close range on the busy intersection of Jeppe and Von Wielligh Streets. CCTV footage shows the victim standing near a street stall when a man approached him from behind, pointed a gun at his head, and shot him at close range.  The victim fell immediately as blood gushed from his wound and the gunman walked away from the scene, while bystanders did nothing. Authorities have identified the deceased as an Ethiopian national. The South African Police Service confirmed that no arrests have been made and that investigations are ongoing. In recent weeks, Black South Africans have been harassin...

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a strong warning to citizens against xenophobia, stressing that no one has the right to enforce the law on their own. Speaking during his 2026 Freedom Day address in Bloemfontein, he cautioned against blaming foreign nationals for societal challenges, saying legitimate concerns about illegal migration should not be allowed to fuel prejudice against other Africans. He emphasized that public frustrations must never translate into violence or hatred, adding that xenophobia has no place in the country. At the same time, he confirmed that government is intensifying action against illegal migration and cracking down on employers who hire undocumented workers. Ramaphosa also stressed that all enforcement must remain strictly within lega...