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By NewsWire Nigeria The Nigerian Armed Forces has been thrown into turmoil following the dramatic arrest of 16 officers accused of gross indiscipline and breaches of military regulations. In what insiders describe as a “midnight betrayal,” the Defence Headquarters confirmed that a routine exercise unexpectedly morphed into a stunning crackdown that has exposed deep cracksContinueContinue reading “BETRAYED OATHS: Military in Shock as 16 Nigerian Officers Arrested Over Explosive Indiscipline Scandal”

Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that the, Nigeria’s political space has been rocked by a fresh scandal as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has officially disowned the academic certificate of Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.In a bombshell letter datedContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu’s Minister in Certificate Forgery Scandal as UNN Disowns His Degree”

Catholic Bishop Decries Erasure of Missionary Legacy in Northern Nigeria’s Education System The simmering debate over religion, heritage, and education in northern Nigeria flared up again this week after Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, questioned what he described as a disturbing trend: the takeover and renaming of Catholic mission schools byContinueContinue reading “Kukah Fires Back: “If A Christian Renamed Sardauna’s School St. Thomason, What Would Happen?””

Bishop Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has urged Nigeria to shift its strategy against Boko Haram from relying solely on military might to tackling the twisted ideology fueling their insurgency.Speaking in a video shared by Symfoni TV, the outspoken cleric warned that while soldiers fight with the hope of survival and a safeContinueContinue reading ““Boko Haram Fight Jihad, Not Just War — Kukah Exposes Dangerous Ideology Driving Terrorists””

The Fulani community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has raised alarm over what they described as persistent and unprovoked attacks on herders and their livestock, warning that continued silence from authorities could escalate into a major crisis.In a strongly worded statement signed by the group’s Secretary, Abdullahi Yusuf, the community condemned theContinueContinue reading “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! – FULANI COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER FRESH ATTACK IN PLATEAU”

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has strongly clarified misconceptions surrounding the term Islamism, insisting that it should not be misconstrued as a tool for political dominance or religious extremism.Speaking in response to comments made by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Sultan explained that IslamismContinueContinue reading “Sultan of Sokoto Counters Kukah: “Islamism Is About Good Governance, Not Seizing Power””

By PremiumTimesng.com The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor, Mr. Michael, who passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with deteriorating health. The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Thursday by his colleague and filmmaker, Stanleyontop, who described his passing as “a huge loss to the industry.”ContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Michael Passes Away After Prolonged Illness”

Shock as Security Foils Planned Campus Clash During Signing-Out CelebrationPort Harcourt — In a dramatic sting that has sent shockwaves through Rivers State, a serving police corporal and a University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) undergraduate were arrested for allegedly plotting a bloody cult clash on campus.The police officer, identified as Corporal Onwukwe Godswill, attached toContinueContinue reading “POLICE CORPORAL, UNIPORT STUDENT NABBED IN DEADLY CULT PLOT — FIREARMS, AXE, MACHETES SEIZED”

Jaji, Kaduna State — Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has sounded a powerful alarm over the growing link between family breakdown and national insecurity, insisting that the fight against violence, crime, and instability must begin at home.Speaking on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of Exercise Haske BiyuContinueContinue reading “Broken Families Fueling Nigeria’s Insecurity, Says Defence Chief Musa”

Minna — Tension has gripped communities across Niger State and beyond as four major hydroelectric dams — Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, and Zungeru — prepare to discharge excess water, raising fears of devastating floods.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in a statement on Thursday, issued a stern warning that the impending release would unleash torrentsContinueContinue reading “CATASTROPHE LOOMS: Kainji, Jebba, Shiroro, Zungeru Dams to Release Excess Water — NSEMA Warns of Deadly Floods”