Beneath the glowing lights of New York’s Times Square, Nigerian chess master and humanitarian Tunde Onakoya made history and a powerful statement. Partnering with US chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, surpassing the previous record of 61 hours. The record is subject to ratification. But for…
The duo was later arrested by policemen while transporting the stolen car to the South-South part of the country. The police have arrested a Nigerian soldier for alleged carjacking and armed robbery. Sources told SaharaReporters that the soldier connived with a civilian to steal a Toyota Hilux vehicle in Lagos. The duo was…
Pope Francis is expected to bring joy to Catholics around the world during Easter celebrations at the Vatican on Sunday, just weeks after a severe bout of pneumonia left him hospitalized and fighting for his life. The 88-year-old pontiff has been recovering since being discharged from hospital on March 23, following a 38-day stay during…
Stoop sexual harassment For the last three years Nigeria’s National Assembly (NASS) has had a bitter pill to force down women’s throats in celebration of International Women’s Day. If NASS is not denying the passage of a gender equal opportunity bill or voting against constitutional amendments to improve the social, political and economic rights of…
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the k!lling of a pastor in Bassa Local Government Area. Sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the he victim, identified as Pastor Yohanna Bitrus, 40, was attacked and k!lled by unidentified assailants who also stole his motorcycle. The report was made by a resident, who…
