In a stunning breach of military protocol and national security, a 25-year-old Nigerian soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa, has been apprehended for smuggling a cache of military-grade ammunition in Jaji, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Yunusa, who is attached to the elite 197 Special Forces Battalion in Zamfara State—a unit actively engagedContinueContinue reading “Frontline Betrayal: 25-Year-Old Nigerian Soldier Caught Smuggling Over 200 Rounds of Ammunition in Kaduna”
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Shame in Uniform: Army Officer Nabbed While Attempting to Sell Stolen Toyota Corolla in Abuja
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has revealed via his official X handle a shocking development that has jolted both security and civilian circles—a serving Nigerian Army personnel has been arrested for stealing and attempting to sell a Toyota Corolla in Abuja.According to Makama, the 33-year-old suspect, Lance Corporal Yusuf Yunnusa, attached toContinueContinue reading “Shame in Uniform: Army Officer Nabbed While Attempting to Sell Stolen Toyota Corolla in Abuja”
BREAKOUT IN KWARA: Nine Juvenile Inmates Escape Correctional Centre, One Re-arrested as Manhunt Intensifies
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has revealed a troubling development in Kwara State—nine inmates have escaped from a Juvenile Correctional Centre in a dramatic jailbreak that has sparked intense security concerns and a full-scale manhunt.Taking to his official X handle, Makama reported that the incident occurred on the night of Friday, AprilContinueContinue reading “BREAKOUT IN KWARA: Nine Juvenile Inmates Escape Correctional Centre, One Re-arrested as Manhunt Intensifies”
Tension in Transit: VP Shettima Caught in Crossfire as Bauchi Deputy Governor Lunges at Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar
In what sources have described as a moment of high drama and embarrassment for Vice President Kashim Shettima, an altercation nearly turned physical between Bauchi State’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, on Saturday.The confrontation unfolded inside a Coaster bus conveying top dignitaries from the Bauchi airport to theContinueContinue reading “Tension in Transit: VP Shettima Caught in Crossfire as Bauchi Deputy Governor Lunges at Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar”
Tragedy on Set: Two Nollywood Actors Die After Mysterious Meal in Imo, Police Launch Probe
Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that, A cloud of tragedy has descended upon Nollywood as the Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force confirms the shocking deaths of two up-and-coming film actors in Owerri, the state capital, after a late-night gathering took a deadly turn.According to reports, theContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Set: Two Nollywood Actors Die After Mysterious Meal in Imo, Police Launch Probe”
No New Terror Group in Kwara: Boko Haram Commander Mahmouda Collaborates with Bandits, Says Zagazola Makama
In a compelling update that challenges recent media narratives, renowned counterinsurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, has debunked claims of a new terrorist organization emerging in Kwara State. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Makama issued a firm clarification: “There is no new terror group in Kwara. Mahmouda is a Boko HaramContinueContinue reading “No New Terror Group in Kwara: Boko Haram Commander Mahmouda Collaborates with Bandits, Says Zagazola Makama”
Inferno on the River: Over 140 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Congo’s Deadliest Boat Tragedy
MBANDAKA, DR CONGO — Tragedy of harrowing proportions has rocked the Democratic Republic of Congo as at least 148 people have been confirmed dead following a catastrophic boat accident on the Congo River. The vessel, a motorised wooden boat known as HB Kongolo, was reportedly carrying over 500 passengers, including women and children, when itContinueContinue reading “Inferno on the River: Over 140 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Congo’s Deadliest Boat Tragedy”
Tragedy in the Fields: Swarm of Bees Kills Farmer, Leaves Two Critically Injured in Osun State
A tragic incident unfolded on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Olobe Farm in Igbajo, Osun State, where a swarm of bees viciously attacked a group of farmers, resulting in the death of one and leaving two others critically injured.The deceased has been identified as Mr. Abideen Olabiyi, a resident of the Alalade compound in Ada.ContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in the Fields: Swarm of Bees Kills Farmer, Leaves Two Critically Injured in Osun State”
Six Years in Terror’s Grip: Borno Villages Cry Out Under Boko Haram Rule Amid Government Inaction
As Nigeria’s insurgency drags into its 16th harrowing year, chilling revelations have emerged from the heart of Borno State, where entire communities remain hostage to Boko Haram and its deadly offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).In the local government areas of Gudumbari, Marte, and Abadam, residents live under a parallel regime imposed byContinueContinue reading “Six Years in Terror’s Grip: Borno Villages Cry Out Under Boko Haram Rule Amid Government Inaction”
Kaduna Bloodbath: Ruthless Battle Between Rival Bandit Factions in Giwa Leaves Dozens Dead
By: Zagazola Makama A ferocious internal war between rival factions of armed bandits erupted in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on April 17, 2025, leaving scores of terrorists dead in what appears to be a power tussle gone awry.According to credible intelligence sources, the deadly confrontation unfolded in the volatile Galadimawa axis, aContinueContinue reading “Kaduna Bloodbath: Ruthless Battle Between Rival Bandit Factions in Giwa Leaves Dozens Dead”
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