By Usman Umar Girei The Adamawa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has ushered in a new era of leadership as Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim of ATV Yola was officially sworn in as Chairman, following a keenly contested election held at the NUJ Secretariat in Yola earlier this week.The election, conducted in aContinue reading "Abdullahi Ibrahim Emerges NUJ Chairman in Adamawa, Promises Accountability and Unity"
Public Flogging in the Capital: Abuja Magistrate Sentences Young Man for Brawling with Sex Worker, Stirring Human Rights Outcry
In a move that has sparked outrage and rekindled national debate over judicial ethics and human rights, a Magistrate Court in Abuja on Wednesday handed down a controversial sentence of 15 strokes of public flogging to a young man accused of fighting a commercial sex worker.Presiding over the case at the Chief Magistrate Court inContinue reading "Public Flogging in the Capital: Abuja Magistrate Sentences Young Man for Brawling with Sex Worker, Stirring Human Rights Outcry"
Tragedy in Kano: Father Murders 18-Year-Old Daughter in Shocking Act of Domestic Violence
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow after reporting a harrowing incident via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle — a father allegedly murdering his own daughter in Kano State.The tragic event unfolded in the early hours of Monday at Dawakin Dakata Quarters, when 60-year-old Adamu Mohammed allegedlyContinue reading "Tragedy in Kano: Father Murders 18-Year-Old Daughter in Shocking Act of Domestic Violence"
Tragedy in Ilorin: 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Stepmother to Death
In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident that has left residents of Ilorin, Kwara State in utter disbelief, a 17-year-old boy identified as Malik has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his stepmother, Mrs. Falilat Yusuf—popularly known in the community as Iya Ganiyat—to death.The gruesome attack occurred around 2 p.m. on Friday in the Danialu area ofContinue reading "Tragedy in Ilorin: 17-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Brutally Stabbing Stepmother to Death"
Controversial Gun-Video Saga: Police Grant Bail To Pastor Paul Adefarasin After Recovering Stun Gun, Investigation Ongoing
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, The Nigeria Police Force has granted bail to the prominent Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, after he voluntarily submitted himself for interrogation over a viral video that triggered nationwide buzz.The Lagos State Police Command confirmed on Tuesday thatContinue reading "Controversial Gun-Video Saga: Police Grant Bail To Pastor Paul Adefarasin After Recovering Stun Gun, Investigation Ongoing"
“Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu’s Government: ‘Nigeria Now Global Laughing Stock Over Senator Natasha’s Trial'”
In a fiery denunciation of the ongoing legal travails of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly enabling the weaponisation of state power under the guise of justice.Taking to her verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the respected public policy advocate lashed outContinue reading "“Ezekwesili Slams Tinubu’s Government: ‘Nigeria Now Global Laughing Stock Over Senator Natasha’s Trial'”"
Terror on the River: Governor Alia Reveals Gunmen Behind Benue Massacre Now Advancing Toward Nasarawa
In a chilling revelation, Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has disclosed that the gunmen who recently unleashed mayhem on several communities in the state came in overwhelming numbers and launched a coordinated military-style assault—first targeting Nigerian security forces before turning their weapons on innocent civilians. Speaking in a live interview on Arise NewsContinue reading "Terror on the River: Governor Alia Reveals Gunmen Behind Benue Massacre Now Advancing Toward Nasarawa"
Tinubu’s Mockery Backfires: Labour Party Slams President Amidst APC’s North East Crisis
The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD, has taken a bold stand on X (formerly Twitter), firing back at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what she described as an undemocratic and shameful celebration of opposition disarray. In a strongly worded statement, Usman condemned the President's recent remarks in which heContinue reading "Tinubu’s Mockery Backfires: Labour Party Slams President Amidst APC’s North East Crisis"
EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State
In a dramatic twist to one of Nigeria’s largest financial scams in recent years, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, the embattled Director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, for allegedly orchestrating a sprawling Ponzi scheme that swindled over 3,000 unsuspecting Nigerians out of a staggering ₦13.8 billion.Williams,Continue reading "EFCC Slams Ponzi Queen With 14-Count Charge Over N13.8 Billion Mega Fraud in Rivers State"
Middle East on Edge: Israel Eliminates Iran’s Top Military Commander Ali Shadmani Amid Escalating Conflict
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, the Israeli military has confirmed the assassination of Ali Shadmani, Iran’s highest-ranking military commander and wartime chief of staff. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), in a statement on Tuesday, described Shadmani as the “most senior architect of Iran’s regional military strategy” and a central figure in orchestrating Tehran’s foreignContinue reading "Middle East on Edge: Israel Eliminates Iran’s Top Military Commander Ali Shadmani Amid Escalating Conflict"
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