The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) chapter, has strongly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s decision to rename the institution after Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, branding the move as a misguided political stunt and a gross affront to academic autonomy.In a fiery statement issued on Saturday and obtained by SaharaReporters,ContinueContinue reading ““Fury on Campus: ASUU Rejects Tinubu’s Renaming of UNIMAID After Buhari, Demands Immediate Reversal””
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Defiant Return: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Resume Plenary Tuesday Despite Akpabio’s Legal Challenge
In a bold defiance of Senate leadership, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has vowed to resume plenary on Tuesday, July 22, 2025—despite a pending appeal filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging the court ruling that declared her suspension illegal.Speaking during a constituency training programme on Saturday, Akpoti-Uduaghan confirmed that she had formally notifiedContinueContinue reading “Defiant Return: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Resume Plenary Tuesday Despite Akpabio’s Legal Challenge”
Tragedy on Borno Highway: Nine Including Children Perish in Fiery Road Crash
In a heartbreaking tragedy that has plunged Borno State into mourning, no fewer than nine travellers—including three innocent children—lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway on Friday, July 18, 2025.The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the horrific incident in a statement signed by the Borno State Sector Commander, UsmanContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Borno Highway: Nine Including Children Perish in Fiery Road Crash”
Global Outrage as Israeli Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church — Netanyahu Calls Pope Amid Mounting Condemnation
In a dramatic turn of diplomatic and religious tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Pope Leo on Friday, just a day after an Israeli airstrike struck Gaza’s only Catholic church — the Holy Family Church — killing three civilians and injuring several others.The Vatican confirmed the rare and urgent phone call, notingContinueContinue reading “Global Outrage as Israeli Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church — Netanyahu Calls Pope Amid Mounting Condemnation”
Tragedy at a Wedding: Stray Bullet Kills 10-Year-Old Boy, Injures Woman in Katsina
A joyous wedding celebration turned into a scene of grief and horror on Friday afternoon in Unguwar Liman, Magama Jibia area of Katsina State, as a 10-year-old boy was tragically killed and a woman severely injured by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a member of the Nigerian Hunter Group.The incident occurred around 2:50 p.m.ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy at a Wedding: Stray Bullet Kills 10-Year-Old Boy, Injures Woman in Katsina”
Forgotten at 14, Freed at 32: Man Released After 18 Years Without Trial in Port Harcourt
In a haunting tale of injustice and survival, Gospel Nwibari, who was arrested at just 14 years old, has finally walked free after spending a staggering 18 years behind bars without ever facing trial.Now 32, Nwibari’s release from the Port Harcourt Correctional Centre marks a bittersweet homecoming, one filled with joy, grief, and the painfulContinueContinue reading “Forgotten at 14, Freed at 32: Man Released After 18 Years Without Trial in Port Harcourt”
“Outrage in Plateau: Army ‘Engaged Killers’ But Made No Arrests—Commissioner Slams Military Inaction in Massacre of 27 Farmers Near Checkpoint”
In a scathing revelation that has sparked national outrage, the Plateau State Government has accused the Nigerian Army of failing to arrest or neutralise the perpetrators of a brutal massacre that left 27 innocent farmers dead in the Tahoss community of Riyom Local Government Area, despite reportedly “engaging” the killers just metres away from aContinueContinue reading ““Outrage in Plateau: Army ‘Engaged Killers’ But Made No Arrests—Commissioner Slams Military Inaction in Massacre of 27 Farmers Near Checkpoint””
Kano Governor Urges Residents to Welcome President Tinubu with Honour as Nation Mourns Alhaji Aminu Dantata
In a poignant moment of national reflection, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has passionately appealed to residents to extend a warm and dignified welcome to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is visiting the state to condole with the people over the death of renowned industrialist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.In a statementContinueContinue reading “Kano Governor Urges Residents to Welcome President Tinubu with Honour as Nation Mourns Alhaji Aminu Dantata”
Benue Arms Bust: Police Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Rocket Launcher, AK-47s, and Thousands of Rounds
By: Zagazola Makama In a decisive strike against arms trafficking and insurgency in Nigeria’s North-Central region, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID–IRT) have arrested two notorious arms traffickers in Abinsi town, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The arrests mark a significant milestone in the country’s intensified clampdown on illegal armsContinueContinue reading “Benue Arms Bust: Police Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Recover Rocket Launcher, AK-47s, and Thousands of Rounds”
“Wike Is Abusing Power With Impunity” — Senator Ireti Kingibe Alleges ₦198 Million Land Fee Slash For Minister’s Son, Massive Land Grabs In Abuja
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has leveled explosive allegations against the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of gross abuse of office, unlawful land allocations, and autocratic leadership that undermines democratic governance. In a no-holds-barred interview with Arise TV, Senator Kingibe accused the formerContinueContinue reading ““Wike Is Abusing Power With Impunity” — Senator Ireti Kingibe Alleges ₦198 Million Land Fee Slash For Minister’s Son, Massive Land Grabs In Abuja”
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