Zamfara State, Nigeria —In a brazen and devastating assault, terrorists in the early hours of Saturday stormed and razed a Nigerian military outpost in Jangebe, Zamfara State — a town already haunted by a tragic mass schoolgirl abduction in 2021. The attack has further spotlighted deep-rooted issues plaguing Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts, as soldiers on theContinueContinue reading ““Terror in Jangebe: Terrorists Burn Down Nigerian Military Base as Soldiers Decry Poor Firepower, Abandonment””
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Tragedy at Checkpoint: Customs Officer Arrested Over Fatal Shooting of Suspected Policeman in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama Tension gripped Delta State late Thursday night following the shocking arrest of a Nigerian Customs Service officer, Hamza Salisu, over the fatal shooting of a man believed to be a police officer along the East-West Road in Patani.Multiple security sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the chilling incident occurred around 11:58 p.m.ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy at Checkpoint: Customs Officer Arrested Over Fatal Shooting of Suspected Policeman in Delta”
Vanished Without a Trace: VeryDarkMan’s Mother Missing After EFCC Arrest
The legal team representing controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has raised alarm over the mysterious disappearance of his mother, Mrs. Blessing Otse, following his dramatic arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a statement released on Friday by Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the lawyersContinueContinue reading “Vanished Without a Trace: VeryDarkMan’s Mother Missing After EFCC Arrest”
Alleged Kidnap Conspiracy: VDM’s Brother Alleges GTBank, Police, and EFCC Collusion in Brutal Arrest
In a shocking turn of events, the younger brother of outspoken activist Very Dark Man (VDM) has taken to Facebook, alleging a chilling conspiracy involving GTBank, law enforcement agents, and even the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in what he described as an orchestrated attempt to silence his brother.According to the post, VDM hadContinueContinue reading “Alleged Kidnap Conspiracy: VDM’s Brother Alleges GTBank, Police, and EFCC Collusion in Brutal Arrest”
“Save Us Before We Vanish!” – Ekwulummiri Community in Anambra Cries for Help as Gully Erosion Devours Homes, Farmlands
The once-thriving community of Ekwulummiri in Anambra State’s Nnewi South Local Government Area now teeters on the edge of extinction, as gully erosion continues to wreak untold havoc on lives, homes, and livelihoods.What was once a bustling, agriculturally vibrant town has become a haunting landscape of deep gullies, crumbling buildings, and displaced families. The unrelentingContinueContinue reading ““Save Us Before We Vanish!” – Ekwulummiri Community in Anambra Cries for Help as Gully Erosion Devours Homes, Farmlands”
Terror in the Night: Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Spark Fears of Boko Haram Involvement
Maiduguri, Borno State — May 1, 2025Panic gripped the city of Maiduguri in the early hours of Wednesday as multiple deafening explosions shattered the midnight silence, sending residents fleeing in terror and rekindling fears of renewed insurgent activity in Nigeria’s restive northeast.The blasts, believed to be bomb explosions, reportedly originated near the Giwa Barracks—an areaContinueContinue reading “Terror in the Night: Multiple Explosions Rock Maiduguri, Spark Fears of Boko Haram Involvement”
Tragedy in Uniform: Nigerian Airman Sentenced to Death for Cold-Blooded Murder of Female Colleague in Jealous Frenzy
In a harrowing case that has shocked the Nigerian military community, a General Court Martial of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday sentenced Aircraftman Bernard Kalu to death by hanging for the brutal murder of his romantic partner and colleague, Corporal Oladipupo S.A.The chilling crime unfolded at the Corporal and Below Quarters, Compound 9,ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Uniform: Nigerian Airman Sentenced to Death for Cold-Blooded Murder of Female Colleague in Jealous Frenzy”
Controversy Erupts as Factional NANS President Oladoja Confirms Tinubu Government’s Role, Funding in Student Elections
A dramatic storm is brewing within the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as Olusola Oladoja, the newly inaugurated factional president, openly credited the Bola Tinubu-led federal government for playing a decisive role — including financial support — in his emergence as the student body’s leader.Oladoja was sworn in on Wednesday in Abuja at aContinueContinue reading “Controversy Erupts as Factional NANS President Oladoja Confirms Tinubu Government’s Role, Funding in Student Elections”
“No Amount of Aso Rock Politics Can Save You in 2027” – El-Rufai Blasts Tinubu Over Worsening Poverty
In a fiery and politically charged statement that is already reverberating across Nigeria’s political landscape, former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning him of the political consequences of widespread poverty and hardship under his administration.El-Rufai, known for his blunt and fearless rhetoric, declared,> “You canContinueContinue reading ““No Amount of Aso Rock Politics Can Save You in 2027” – El-Rufai Blasts Tinubu Over Worsening Poverty”
Register or Face the Law: CAC Issues 6-Week Ultimatum to Unregistered Businesses, Threatens Jail Time
In a bold and decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s corporate landscape, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a six-week ultimatum to all unregistered businesses operating in the country, warning that failure to comply with registration requirements will attract criminal prosecution, including jail terms and daily fines.In a public notice released on Tuesday, the CommissionContinueContinue reading “Register or Face the Law: CAC Issues 6-Week Ultimatum to Unregistered Businesses, Threatens Jail Time”
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