September 2025

Gambari to World Leaders: Tackle insecurity in Gulf of Guinea now * Says region’s economic potential under threat Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has issued a call to action, urging regional and international leaders to confront the security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea towards unlocking its…

A Diamond Jubilee Tribute to My Mentor, and Mother Figure Maryanne Ohiare-udebu Dearest Prof. Ohiare-Udebu Maryanne Fatimah, As the 1st of October, 2025 draws near, my heart is filled with gratitude, joy, and deep affection as I look forward to celebrating your Diamond Jubilee, 60 glorious years of a life lived with purpose, grace, and…

  As the 1st of October, 2025 draws near, my heart is filled with gratitude, joy, and deep affection as I look forward to celebrating your Diamond Jubilee, 60 glorious years of a life lived with purpose, grace, and profound impact. To me, you are more than a distinguished scholar, more than a revered Professor,…

Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounded and misleading, noting that the re-organisation within its workforce was aimed at strengthening…

Kwara community condems killing of its illustrious son by bandits * Urges police to bring perpetrators to justice Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Oro-Ago Development Union (ODU), on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Oba Johnson Olarewaju Dada, the Oloro of Oro-Ago Kingdom, has condemned the grousome killing of an illustrious member of the union and…

    The Dangote Petroleum Refinery wishes to clarify recent reports concerning the ongoing reorganisation within its facility. This exercise is not arbitrary. It has become necessary to safeguard the refinery from repeated acts of sabotage that have raised safety concerns and affected operational efficiency. The foregoing decision was taken in the best interest of…

  Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the no case submission made by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in the terrorism charges filed against him by the federal government. The Judge, while delivering ruling on Friday on the no case submission held that,…

  Kogi State Government has intensified collaboration with federal agencies and international partners to reposition agriculture as the mainstay of state’s economy, ensure food security, and promote agricultural export. This followed a working visit to Geregu in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, where government officials and a delegation of agriculture experts and investors inspected farms and…

Alleged Defamation: NASS Member demands apology from Sahara Reporters Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A member of the House of Representatives, representing Edu/Moro/Patigi of Kwara State in the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Adamu Ahmed Saba, has decried the “defamatory and malicious” publication against him by the Sahara Reporters, demanding a public apology and retraction of the…

The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the media to promote good governance and accountability in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, made this declaration during the 2025 Press Week celebration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi, council, on Thursday in Lokoja. Fanwo emphasised…