Over 70 Bandit Camps Crushed in Taraba as Nigerian Army Strikes Hard, Eliminates Terrorists

In a bold and relentless offensive, the Nigerian Army has demolished more than 70 bandit hideouts across Taraba State, dealing a decisive blow to terrorist elements plaguing the region. During the latest clearance operation, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered dangerous weapons, underscoring the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-East.TheContinueContinue reading “Over 70 Bandit Camps Crushed in Taraba as Nigerian Army Strikes Hard, Eliminates Terrorists”

Tinubu Presidency Sparks Outrage After Claiming N1,500 Daily Is ‘A Lot Of Money’ For Nigerians

In a statement that has ignited widespread backlash and renewed concerns about the federal government’s grasp of Nigeria’s economic realities, Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claimed that earning just N1,500—roughly $1—per day is “a lot of money” for many Nigerians.Fasua made this controversial assertion during a recentContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Presidency Sparks Outrage After Claiming N1,500 Daily Is ‘A Lot Of Money’ For Nigerians”

Uromi Massacre Sparks Northern Outrage: Concerned Northerners Question Nigeria’s Unity, Demand Urgent National Dialogue

In the wake of the brutal killing of 16 northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State, a powerful wave of outrage has swept through the northern region of Nigeria. A prominent coalition under the banner of Concerned Northerners has issued a fiery and unflinching declaration, calling the incident a tipping point in Nigeria’s fragile unity andContinueContinue reading “Uromi Massacre Sparks Northern Outrage: Concerned Northerners Question Nigeria’s Unity, Demand Urgent National Dialogue”

Outrage in Borno: Amnesty International Blasts Government Over Teen’s Arrest for Criticising Governor Zulum on Social Media

Amnesty International has issued a scathing rebuke of the Borno State government and police authorities following the arrest and detention of 19-year-old Haruna Muhammed, popularly known as Abale Borno, over a viral social media post criticizing the dilapidated state of public schools in the region.Haruna was reportedly apprehended by officers of the Borno State PoliceContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Borno: Amnesty International Blasts Government Over Teen’s Arrest for Criticising Governor Zulum on Social Media”

Reject World Bank’s $1.08bn Loan, Probe Missing N233bn in Power Sector, SERAP Urges Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion World Bank loan, insisting that the government should instead prioritize probing and recovering over N233 billion in missing, diverted, or unaccounted public funds from key government agencies, notably the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PlcContinueContinue reading “Reject World Bank’s $1.08bn Loan, Probe Missing N233bn in Power Sector, SERAP Urges Tinubu”

“Shut Down the DSS? When a Security Chief Admits Defeat, Who Defends the Nation?”

By SOS / Sonala Olumhense In August 2024, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran of Nigeria’s intelligence community, took the reins as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Barely six months later, he has proposed a disturbing redefinition of security in Nigeria—one that seems to absolve the state of its constitutional duty to protectContinueContinue reading ““Shut Down the DSS? When a Security Chief Admits Defeat, Who Defends the Nation?””

Bold Move to Combat Unemployment: Nigerian Government Proposes Two-Year NYSC Scheme With Enhanced Skills Training

In a sweeping policy proposal aimed at curbing the rising tide of youth unemployment and fostering job creation, the Nigerian government has revealed plans to extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from one year to two years.The move, which is generating nationwide buzz, was unveiled during a strategic courtesy visit by the DirectorContinueContinue reading “Bold Move to Combat Unemployment: Nigerian Government Proposes Two-Year NYSC Scheme With Enhanced Skills Training”

BREAKING: Armed Herdsmen Invade David Mark’s Hometown in Benue, Residents Flee Amid Renewed Terror

Terror struck Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday evening, as armed herdsmen launched a deadly assault, forcing terrified residents to flee their homes, farmlands, and livelihoods in a desperate scramble for safety.Otobi is the ancestral hometown of Nigeria’s former Senate President and retired Brigadier-General, David Mark, who served fromContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Armed Herdsmen Invade David Mark’s Hometown in Benue, Residents Flee Amid Renewed Terror”

“Silencing the Airwaves: Trump’s Budget Cuts Pull the Plug on VOA Broadcasts Across West Africa”

In a stunning turn of events, the United States government-funded Voice of America (VOA) has ceased radio operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, and several other African nations — a direct consequence of sweeping budget cuts enforced by former President Donald Trump.The unexpected blackout, first detected by millions of dedicated listeners across northern Nigeria, sent shockwavesContinueContinue reading ““Silencing the Airwaves: Trump’s Budget Cuts Pull the Plug on VOA Broadcasts Across West Africa””

Tragedy on Lagos Expressway: 40-Foot Container Crushes Vehicles, Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

A tragic accident involving a 40-foot container-laden truck brought chaos to the busy Cele Expressway, inward Oshodi, Lagos, on Saturday, claiming one life and leaving five others seriously injured.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the deadly crash involved the articulated truck, five commercial buses, and two private vehicles—a Toyota Camry and aContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Lagos Expressway: 40-Foot Container Crushes Vehicles, Leaves One Dead, Five Injured”