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Sahara Reporters is a Nigerian online news organization that specializes in investigative journalism and reporting on corruption, human rights abuses, and other social issues in Nigeria and Africa. Here are some of the latest breaking news stories from Sahara Reporters:
Breaking News
- Nigerian Government's Plan to Impose Curfew on Lagos, Other States Exposed: Sahara Reporters has obtained a confidential document showing that the Nigerian government is planning to impose a curfew on Lagos and other states in the country. The document, dated March 2023, was signed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- EFCC Arrests Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, Over Alleged Corruption: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged corruption. Okorocha was arrested at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday morning. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- Nigerian Army Deploys Troops to Benue, Taraba, and Adamawa States Amidst Tensions: The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to Benue, Taraba, and Adamawa states amid tensions between farmers and herdsmen in the regions. The deployment is seen as a move to prevent further violence and maintain peace in the areas. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- Nigeria's Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Under Fire Over Alleged Corruption: The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is under fire over alleged corruption. Sahara Reporters has obtained documents showing that Emefiele allegedly used his position to embezzle millions of dollars from the CBN. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- Nigerian Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Murder of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga: The Nigerian Police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga. Ataga was found dead in his apartment in Lagos on June 15, 2021. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Investigative Reports
- How Nigerian Government's N-Power Program Was Hijacked by Politicians and Bureaucrats: Sahara Reporters has uncovered how the Nigerian government's N-Power program, designed to create jobs for young Nigerians, was hijacked by politicians and bureaucrats. The program, which was launched in 2016, was meant to provide jobs for 500,000 young Nigerians. However, our investigation has revealed that the program was used to reward political loyalists and cronies of the government. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- How Nigerian Military Officers Are Smuggling Arms and Ammunition into the Country: Sahara Reporters has uncovered a massive arms smuggling racket involving Nigerian military officers. Our investigation has revealed that the officers are smuggling arms and ammunition into the country, which are then sold to criminal gangs and terrorist organizations. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
Opinion and Analysis
- The Nigerian Government's Failure to Address Insecurity in the Country: Sahara Reporters' Editor-in-Chief, Omoyele Sowore, has written an opinion piece criticizing the Nigerian government's failure to address insecurity in the country. Sowore argues that the government's inability to provide security for its citizens is a major failure of governance. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
- The Impact of Corruption on Nigeria's Economy: Sahara Reporters' Senior Investigative Reporter, Yinka Badejo, has written an analysis piece on the impact of corruption on Nigeria's economy. Badejo argues that corruption is a major obstacle to economic development in Nigeria and that it is essential for the government to take concrete steps to address the problem. (Source: Sahara Reporters)
These are just a few examples of the latest breaking news stories and investigative reports from Sahara Reporters. The organization is known for its fearless and investigative reporting on corruption, human rights abuses, and other social issues in Nigeria and Africa.