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Our Correspondent Yola — In a bold blend of fiscal vision and festive cheer, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday presented a ₦583.33 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Adamawa State House of Assembly, while announcing a free one-month basic salary bonus for civil servants to cushion the Yuletide season.The budget, christened the “Budget ofContinueContinue reading “FINTIRI UNVEILS ₦583.3BN 2026 BUDGET, GIFTS ADAMAWA WORKERS FREE ONE-MONTH SALARY FOR CHRISTMAS”

United States President Donald Trump has delivered a blistering verdict on Nigeria’s security situation, declaring that Boko Haram, the Islamic State (ISIS), and other jihadist terror networks are operating freely in parts of the country.Trump made the assertion while justifying Nigeria’s inclusion on the United States’ list of countries facing fresh travel restrictions, a moveContinueContinue reading ““Boko Haram, ISIS Roam Freely in Nigeria” — Trump Slams Abuja, Cites Terror Threat in US Travel Ban”

Nigeria has taken a dramatic leap in military firepower, sealing a landmark €1.2 billion deal to acquire 24 Italian-made M-346FA light fighter aircraft—now regarded as the single largest jet purchase by any country in West Africa.The multibillion-naira defence deal, reached with Italian aerospace and defence heavyweight Leonardo S.p.A., is part of the Federal Government’s sweepingContinueContinue reading “€1.2bn Air Power Surge: Nigeria Seals Deal for 24 Italian Fighter Jets, Biggest in West Africa”

Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has issued a stern and public warning to Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, over the continued detention of 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, describing the action as provocative, dangerous, and diplomatically reckless.Sani waded into the escalating Nigeria–Burkina Faso diplomatic standoff on Saturday, December 14, viaContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani Warns Traoré: Detention of Nigerian Airmen Could Ignite Diplomatic Crisis”

Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle former Twitter and announced that the Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has openly admitted holding peace negotiations with officials of the Zamfara State Government under the administration of former governor Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, while vehemently denying claims that he received ₦30ContinueContinue reading ““I Met Matawalle, Not ₦30bn” — Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks, Demands Arrest of Ex-Governors”

By Our Correspondent In a moment of deep spiritual significance and institutional pride, the Juma’at Mosque of the Federal Government College (FGC), Ganye, was officially reopened on Friday, December 12, 2025—an event that will long be remembered in the annals of the institution.The reopening ceremony was conducted on behalf of the Gangwari of Ganye, HisContinueContinue reading “Historic Relief at FGC Ganye as Juma’at Mosque Reopens, Ends Students’ Risky Friday Journeys”

The massive road repair and construction project stretching from the LCCN Junction in Ganye, through Yebbi and Mbulo, and linking Jada Local Government Area, has entered a defining stage — and residents are celebrating what many describe as a long-awaited lifeline for the region.Heavy-duty bulldozers have now begun the crucial task of tilling and levellingContinueContinue reading “GANYE–JADA ROAD TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATES AS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ENTERS CRITICAL PHASE”

By Our Correspondent The ancient Ganye Chiefdom came alive in spectacular cultural colours as the Paramount Ruler, the Gangwari of Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda, commended the Chamba Youth Council of Nigeria (CYCN) for their unwavering commitment, patriotism, and strategic efforts toward preserving and promoting the Chamba heritage.Speaking during the closing ceremony of the NationalContinueContinue reading “Gangwari of Ganye Commends Youth Council’s Cultural Stewardship, Declares Unity the Strength of the Chamba (Sama) Race”

…Promises troops’ welfare, unified military strategy, and technology-driven operations Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), issued a powerful charge to the Armed Forces and the nation on Thursday, pledging swift reforms, joint military strategy, and zero tolerance for corruption, while reassuring Nigerians that the Federal Government is poised to deliverContinueContinue reading ““We Will Win: New Defence Minister, Gen. Musa, Declares War on Insecurity, Corruption and Indiscipline””

By Our CorrespondentGanye, Adamawa State | Friday, December 5, 2025 The Youth and Women Development Association for Social Transformation (YOWDAST) has graduated another successful batch of trained apprentices under its Open Apprenticeship Programme, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to eradicating poverty and dependency through skills development in Adamawa State’s Ganye, Jada, Toungo,ContinueContinue reading “YOWDAST GRADUATES NEW BATCH OF SKILLED APPRENTICES, DRIVING GRASSROOTS REVOLUTION AGAINST POVERTY IN ADAMAWA”