Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a decisive order for the immediate dismantling of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints across Nigeria’s major highways, in a sweeping move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and restoring smooth movement for civilians and security forces.The directive,Continue reading "BREAKING: Defence Headquarters Orders Nationwide Removal of Illegal Roadblocks, Moves to Boost Mobility and Security Intelligence"
JUST IN: Laughter, Side-Eyes and Subtle Jabs as Akpabio, Natasha Share Same Birthday on Senate Floor
A mild drama unfolded on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s 63rd birthday coincided with the 47th birthday of his long-time critic and colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central — sparking laughter, whispers, and a wave of political undertones inside the Red Chamber.The scene began with the Senate’sContinue reading "JUST IN: Laughter, Side-Eyes and Subtle Jabs as Akpabio, Natasha Share Same Birthday on Senate Floor"
BREAKING: Political Earthquake in Rivers — Governor Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC After Meeting With Tinubu
Rivers State has been thrown into a new political reality as Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending years of loyalty to the opposition party and reshaping the power map in the South-South.Governor Fubara made the dramatic declaration during a high-levelContinue reading "BREAKING: Political Earthquake in Rivers — Governor Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC After Meeting With Tinubu"
BREAKING: NAF Clarifies ‘Seized’ Aircraft in Burkina Faso — Says Precautionary Landing Saved Lives, Crew Safe and Preparing for Departure
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed rumours surrounding the alleged seizure of one of its C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in Burkina Faso, clarifying that the aircraft executed an emergency diversion and precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso due to a technical issue.In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, AirContinue reading "BREAKING: NAF Clarifies ‘Seized’ Aircraft in Burkina Faso — Says Precautionary Landing Saved Lives, Crew Safe and Preparing for Departure"
ENERGY VISIONARY HONOURED: ENGR. AHMAD SALIHIJO AHMAD BAGS PRESTIGIOUS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ADAMAWA
By Usman Umar YOLA — The Coalition For A Better Adamawa (CBA), in partnership with the Public Sparkers Network of Africa (PSNA), on Saturday conferred a high-profile Award of Excellence on Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, former Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in recognition of his trailblazing contributions to Nigeria’s energy transformation andContinue reading "ENERGY VISIONARY HONOURED: ENGR. AHMAD SALIHIJO AHMAD BAGS PRESTIGIOUS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ADAMAWA"
MIDNIGHT TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: TWO DEAD, TWO CRITICALLY INJURED IN SEPARATE CRASHES ON OJEDOLA BRIDGE AND THIRD MAINLAND
Lagos was thrown into grief on Monday as two people lost their lives and two others sustained serious injuries in separate late-night and early-morning crashes on major highways in the state.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed that both crashesContinue reading "MIDNIGHT TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: TWO DEAD, TWO CRITICALLY INJURED IN SEPARATE CRASHES ON OJEDOLA BRIDGE AND THIRD MAINLAND"
HISTORIC HOMECOMING IN GANYE: CHAMBA YOUTH SUMMIT IGNITES NEW ERA OF UNITY, LEADERSHIP & ECONOMIC POWER
By Our Correspondent, Ganye The ancient cultural capital of the Chamba people, Ganye, hosted one of the most pivotal gatherings in its modern history as the Chamba Youths Council of Nigeria (CYC-N), in partnership with the Chamba Cultural Development Association (CCDA), successfully held the 2025 National Chamba Youth Leadership and Economic Summit.The three-day summit, whichContinue reading "HISTORIC HOMECOMING IN GANYE: CHAMBA YOUTH SUMMIT IGNITES NEW ERA OF UNITY, LEADERSHIP & ECONOMIC POWER"
BREAKING: Nigerian Fighter Jets Bomb Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin — ECOWAS Moves to Crush Mutiny
In a dramatic show of regional military power, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday launched multiple precision airstrikes against fleeing members of a foiled military coup in the Republic of Benin, neutralising several suspected plotters and destroying armoured vehicles used in the attempted escape.The daring cross-border operation, carried out in strict coordination with theContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigerian Fighter Jets Bomb Fleeing Coup Plotters in Benin — ECOWAS Moves to Crush Mutiny"
Chamba Youth Summit Crowns New Cultural Ambassadors: Abdulsalam Joda, Florence Dauda Emerge as Mr. and Miss Chamba
In a colourful display of unity, culture, and youth participation, the just-concluded Chamba Youths Council of Nigeria (CYC-N) National Summit produced its newest cultural ambassadors after a highly transparent and intellectually grounded election process. The event, which brought together Chamba youth from across Nigeria, witnessed the emergence of two outstanding young leaders—Abdulsalam Joda as Mr.Continue reading "Chamba Youth Summit Crowns New Cultural Ambassadors: Abdulsalam Joda, Florence Dauda Emerge as Mr. and Miss Chamba"
Patricia Yakubu Honoured as Chamba Heroine: Award Presentation Steals the Show at National Youth Summit
By Our Correspondent GANYE, NIGERIA — The atmosphere at the Federal Government College, Ganye, burst into rapturous applause on Saturday as Amb. Hon. Patricia Yakubu, the revered Sarauniyan Ganye and Coordinator of the Emmanuel Jauro Foundation, was honoured as one of the foremost Chamba patriots contributing immensely to the advancement of sociocultural heritage in ChambaContinue reading "Patricia Yakubu Honoured as Chamba Heroine: Award Presentation Steals the Show at National Youth Summit"
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