Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over what he described as the “creeping authoritarianism” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, following the police summons of ex-Kaduna governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The Kaduna State Police Command,Continue reading "Atiku Blasts Police Summons On El-Rufai, ADC Leaders — Warns Nigeria Is Slipping Into Tinubu’s Authoritarian Grip"
Eid-El-Maulud: WALIN Ganye Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Calls for Unity, Peace, and Renewal of Faith
The WALIN Ganye, Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim Ummah across Adamawa State, Nigeria, and the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-El-Maulud, the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).In his message, the revered traditional titleholder and elder statesman described the celebration as a period of deepContinue reading "Eid-El-Maulud: WALIN Ganye Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Calls for Unity, Peace, and Renewal of Faith"
‘No Escape for Shell’: Amnesty Declares Oil Giant Must Clean Niger Delta Before Exit
Amnesty International has declared that global oil giant Shell cannot wash its hands of decades of environmental devastation in the Niger Delta, despite its recent divestment from Nigeria.In a hard-hitting statement on Friday, the human rights watchdog insisted that Shell’s exit from onshore oil production does not absolve it of the responsibility to clean upContinue reading "‘No Escape for Shell’: Amnesty Declares Oil Giant Must Clean Niger Delta Before Exit"
Court vs Command: Nigerian Army Defies Judgment, Clings to 15-Year ‘Bond of Service’ Rule
Sahara Reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Nigerian Army has triggered a storm of controversy after flatly rejecting a landmark court ruling that struck down its 15-year minimum service requirement for voluntary retirement, insisting that the policy remains in force until formally amended.The standoff sets the stage for aContinue reading "Court vs Command: Nigerian Army Defies Judgment, Clings to 15-Year ‘Bond of Service’ Rule"
INEC IN THE DOCK: Labour Party Drags Commission to Tribunal Over “Unlawful Exclusion” in Ganye Bye-Election
The dust is yet to settle on the August 16, 2025 Ganye State Constituency bye-election, as the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Benjamin Brandford, have taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the Adamawa State Election Petitions Tribunal, accusing the commission of brazen illegality and electoral sabotage.In a petition that has set tonguesContinue reading "INEC IN THE DOCK: Labour Party Drags Commission to Tribunal Over “Unlawful Exclusion” in Ganye Bye-Election"
EBOLA STRIKES AGAIN: 15 DEAD, HEALTH WORKERS AMONG VICTIMS IN DRC OUTBREAK
Nigeria on Alert as WHO Deploys Rapid Response, Vaccination Set to Begin A fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), claiming 15 lives—including four frontline health workers—and triggering urgent regional health warnings.Health authorities in the DRC confirmed on Thursday that 28 suspected casesContinue reading "EBOLA STRIKES AGAIN: 15 DEAD, HEALTH WORKERS AMONG VICTIMS IN DRC OUTBREAK"
WALIN GANYE FELICITATES MALAM NUHU RIBADU AS NEW SARDAUNA ADAMAWA
The Walin Ganye, Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq (MD/CEO Shamad Concept Nigeria limited), heartily congratulates Malam Nuhu Ribadu on his well-deserved honor as the new Sardauna of Adamawa State, conferred on him by the revered Lamido Adamawa and the Adamawa Emirate Council.In his message, the Walin Ganye described the honour as a fitting recognition of Malam NuhuContinue reading "WALIN GANYE FELICITATES MALAM NUHU RIBADU AS NEW SARDAUNA ADAMAWA"
Cooking Gas Price Crashes 17.4% To N11,875 As Nigerians Breathe Relief – NBS Report
The cost of cooking gas has witnessed a sharp decline, offering much-needed relief to Nigerian households battling economic hardship.According to investigations, the average price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, plummeted by 17.4 percent month-on-month, dropping from N14,375 in July 2025 to N11,875 in August 2025.OnContinue reading "Cooking Gas Price Crashes 17.4% To N11,875 As Nigerians Breathe Relief – NBS Report"
NATIONAL OUTCRY: Excluding Agriculture From Nigeria’s New Curriculum Sparks Fears of Food Insecurity, Rural Poverty
By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim The Federal Government’s decision to exclude Agriculture from Nigeria’s newly approved national curriculum has triggered heated debates, with experts warning that the move could spell disaster for the country’s food security, rural development, and long-term economic stability.Once regarded as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, agriculture risks being sidelined in classrooms, aContinue reading "NATIONAL OUTCRY: Excluding Agriculture From Nigeria’s New Curriculum Sparks Fears of Food Insecurity, Rural Poverty"
NBA Drags IGP to Court Over ‘Illegal’ Tinted Glass Permit, Alleges Extortion, Private Account Payments
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the controversial tinted-glass permit policy, describing it as unconstitutional, exploitative, and a potential goldmine for corruption.The legal fireworks were sparked during the NBA’s pre-conference National Executive Council meeting in Enugu on August 23, whereContinue reading "NBA Drags IGP to Court Over ‘Illegal’ Tinted Glass Permit, Alleges Extortion, Private Account Payments"
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