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By: Zagazola Makama In a dramatic escalation of inter-factional violence, fighters from Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), commonly known as Boko Haram, have unleashed a series of meticulously coordinated assaults against rival insurgent group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attacks, which spanned December 23 and 24, left scores of ISWAP militants deadContinueContinue reading ““Boko Haram Strikes Back: Coordinated Assaults Decimate ISWAP Strongholds in Borno””

In a shocking revelation, the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has issued an international alert, declaring 14 Nigerian nationals wanted for their alleged involvement in human and drug trafficking syndicates. The announcement, shared by Sahara Reporters through their official X handle, has sparked nationwide and global outrage, amplifying calls for urgent action against transnational organizedContinueContinue reading “INTERPOL Declares 14 Nigerians Wanted Over Human and Drug Trafficking Scandal”

The former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, His Excellency Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), which imposes restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Taking to his official X handle, Obi described the directive as “disturbing,” expressing fearsContinueContinue reading “Peter Obi Decries IGP’s Directive on Palliatives Distribution: Calls for Compassion Over Bureaucracy”

In a tale that blurs the line between myth and reality, Machina Emirate in Yobe State, Northeastern Nigeria, stands out as a unique cultural phenomenon. Known as the “Northern City of Snakes,” this remote town, about 300 kilometers north of Damaturu, the state capital, boasts a remarkable relationship between humans and serpents—one steeped in history,ContinueContinue reading ““Machina: The Northern Nigerian City Where Snakes and Humans Share Royal Blood””

Nigerian Stories, a prominent platform known for its incisive commentary on social and political issues, has sparked widespread conversations with a thought-provoking post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The post resurrects a striking quote attributed to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka in 2020, which reads:”Only in Africa will thieves be regrouping to lootContinueContinue reading ““Africa’s Tragic Irony: Youths Cheering Their Oppressors””

In a bold move that underscores the growing dissent within Nigeria’s legislative landscape, the South-East Senate Caucus has refused to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills. The caucus, representing a significant bloc of the Senate, has insisted on wider consultations before any approval can be granted.The development was disclosed by Sahara ReportersContinueContinue reading “South-East Senate Caucus Stands Firm: Refuses Endorsement of Tinubu’s Tax Bills, Demands Broader Consultation”

In a bold and unwavering stance against domestic violence, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has revealed that he instructed his daughters to defend themselves if ever subjected to physical abuse by their spouses. This declaration underscores his progressive views on gender equality and the fight against domestic violence within the framework ofContinueContinue reading ““Emir Sanusi Declares: ‘I Told My Daughters to Retaliate Against Domestic Violence’””

Sahara Reporters has stirred a storm on social media with a bombshell revelation about alleged judicial corruption involving prominent figures in Nigeria’s legal and political circles. The media outlet, known for its investigative journalism, posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, citing leaked Wikileaks cables. The report claims that legal luminary Afe Babalola andContinueContinue reading “Wikileaks Revelation: Afe Babalola and Ex-President Obasanjo Allegedly Influenced 2004 Appeal Court Ruling with N30 Million”

As the political influence of Atiku Abubakar, the Wazirin Adamawa, continues to resonate across Nigeria, a growing wave of discontent is sweeping through the nation. Many Nigerians, burdened by the deepening economic hardship under the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are voicing their yearning for change. The call forContinueContinue reading ““Atiku Abubakar’s Political Resurgence: Nigerians Rally Behind the ‘Rescue Mission’ for 2027””

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, continues to grapple with alarming rates of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition, with several states in the North-East and North-West regions disproportionately affected. Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and international development agencies paint a harrowing picture of the nation’s struggle to combat these pressing challenges. Top 10ContinueContinue reading ““Nigeria’s Hunger and Poverty Crisis: Top States Grappling with Dire Challenges””