A SaharaReporters review of Lagos State’s 2025 approved budget has revealed that the government plans to spend more on lawmakers’ vehicles, House of Assembly renovations, and 40 50kVA generators than on erosion and flood control, even as widespread flooding continues to ravage the state. According to the budget, the Lagos State House of Assembly has…
“Gen Z isn’t just growing up online — they’re living there. But the comfort of scrolling comes with silent dangers parents too often ignore.” By Ebube Bruno CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Gen Z is the first generation of true digital natives. They were born into broadband, raised on smartphones, and socialise in timelines rather than town…
By Habibu Harisu The Federal Government has earmarked about N3 trillion for the Sokoto and Kebbi axis of the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced. Umahi disclosed this during an inspection of Section 1A of the project, a 40-kilometre stretch cleared in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where he…
You know those vacations where your jaw drops because you’re sipping cocktails on a private beach and then you remember you only spent, like, $100 for the whole experience? That’s exactly what I live for. Now let me put you on these 15 insanely cheap tropical vacations in Africa that cost a fraction to have…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Lagos, it’s that the city never sleeps, and neither will you if you’re trying to experience all the fun it has to offer. So, I decided to share 30 best things to do in Lagos state on your visit. Some of these things are for free. From beach…
Being asked to be a bridesmaid is such an exciting honor! You get to stand by your friend or loved one on one of the most important days of their life. But let’s be real—while it’s a beautiful experience, being a bridesmaid in Nigeria can also come with a hefty price tag. From stunning outfits…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), is at the centre of a contract scandal involving its Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Ikechebelu Joseph. Investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed that a contract for the university’s perimeter fencing was awarded twice—first to Messrs Abdullahi Hawawo Construction Co. Limited in 2024 for ₦180,031,437.50, and later to Dukonni Nigeria Limited…
At a time when millions of Nigerians can barely feed themselves, the presiding officers of the Nigerian National Assembly are basking in opulence, flaunting fleets of luxury cars that cost billions of naira. Nigeria is experiencing one of its worst economic crises in decades. Inflation has soared past 28 per cent, and food prices have…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre. The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday night by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. According to the statement, the strategic adjustment was a…
In June 2022, Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, became the site of one of the most tragic and haunting events in recent memory. Dozens of migrants seeking refuge and a chance at a better life were brutally massacred at its gates. They were not criminals nor invaders but dreamers, according to Refugees in…
