€1.2bn Air Power Surge: Nigeria Seals Deal for 24 Italian Fighter Jets, Biggest in West Africa

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”

Shehu Sani Warns Traoré: Detention of Nigerian Airmen Could Ignite Diplomatic Crisis

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”

“I Met Matawalle, Not ₦30bn” — Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks, Demands Arrest of Ex-Governors

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”

Historic Relief at FGC Ganye as Juma’at Mosque Reopens, Ends Students’ Risky Friday Journeys

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”

GANYE–JADA ROAD TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATES AS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ENTERS CRITICAL PHASE

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”

Gangwari of Ganye Commends Youth Council’s Cultural Stewardship, Declares Unity the Strength of the Chamba (Sama) Race

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”

“We Will Win: New Defence Minister, Gen. Musa, Declares War on Insecurity, Corruption and Indiscipline”

…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””

YOWDAST GRADUATES NEW BATCH OF SKILLED APPRENTICES, DRIVING GRASSROOTS REVOLUTION AGAINST POVERTY IN ADAMAWA

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”

Musa Assumes Office, Promises Nationwide Security Restoration In Short Time

Nigeria’s newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has issued a bold assurance to a nation battered by insecurity, declaring that the Federal Government’s new security architecture will deliver visible results “within the shortest possible time.” General Musa spoke moments after taking the oath of office administered by President Bola Tinubu onContinueContinue reading “Musa Assumes Office, Promises Nationwide Security Restoration In Short Time”

Ex-CDS Christopher Musa Confirmed as Nigeria’s Defence Minister Amid Urgent Security Push

Abuja — The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed Christopher Gwabin Musa, the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as the nation’s new Minister of Defence, tasking him with the urgent mission of tackling escalating insecurity across the country.Musa’s confirmation follows the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down on healthContinueContinue reading “Ex-CDS Christopher Musa Confirmed as Nigeria’s Defence Minister Amid Urgent Security Push”