EXCLUSIVE: Tensions Rise in Nigerian Police as Senior Officers Accused of Age Falsification Resist Retirement Amid Clash Between Egbetokun and DIG Galandanchi Over Extension Request

A mutiny is brewing within the Nigeria Police Force, as over 200 senior officers are refusing to retire despite being found to have falsified their birth records.  SaharaReporters learnt that some of these officers have been serving for up to 44 years and that the development has led to tensions between the Inspector General of…

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Alex Iwobi Ignores Messi and Ronaldo, Touts Incredible Super Eagles Legend as His GOAT

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has once again hailed his uncle, Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, as the greatest footballer of all time. Iwobi, who currently plays for Fulham, has never hidden his admiration for Okocha, whose dazzling dribbling and creativity left a lasting mark on African and European football. Speaking on the Is This…

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Aruna Quadri Exits Singapore Smash 2025 Following Grueling Match Against Calderano

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano in the second round of the Men’s Singles at the Singapore Smash 2025, ending his tournament hopes earlier than expected. Quadri started strong, taking the first game 11-8, but Calderano mounted a comeback, winning the next three games 11-8, 11-9, and 11-6 to…

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Kano Politician Najatu Remains Unyielding, Declines to Retract or Apologize for Accusations Against Ribadu Regarding Tinubu’s Corruption Claims

Kano-based politician Najatu Muhammadu has vowed not to retract or apologise over her statement regarding Nuhu Ribadu’s past comments on corruption allegations against President Bola Tinubu.    Muhammadu’s response follows a demand from Ribadu, now the National Security Adviser (NSA), for a public apology and retraction over her remarks in a viral TikTok video.  …

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Nigerian Government Unveils Emergency Hotline to Address Kidnapping Crisis

In a bid to address the escalating kidnapping crisis across Nigeria, the Federal Government has introduced a toll-free emergency hotline, 112, for citizens to report abductions and other security threats. The initiative, unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), aims to curb the rising tide of ransom-driven kidnappings that have plagued the nation. Major…

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