By Usman Umar As political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, Malam Muhammad Usman Shuwa, has issued a clarion call to patriotic and progressive politicians across Nigeria to unite under a formidable coalition aimed at rescuing the nation from whatContinue reading "2027 Countdown: ADC Chieftain Shuwa Calls for National Coalition to Rescue Nigeria from APC’s ‘Misrule’"
Tehran Reshuffles Military High Command After Devastating Israeli Strikes Kill Top Generals
In a dramatic response to a series of deadly Israeli airstrikes that decapitated Iran’s top military command, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced sweeping appointments to key positions in the Iranian Armed Forces, marking one of the most consequential leadership overhauls in the country’s recent history. The reshuffle, revealed Saturday via Khamenei’s official XContinue reading "Tehran Reshuffles Military High Command After Devastating Israeli Strikes Kill Top Generals"
Fugitive Turned Witness? Nigerian Govt Enlists Woman Wanted Since 2016 to Testify Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
In a twist worthy of a political thriller, the Nigerian government has named a woman long declared wanted by the police, Sandra Duru—popularly known as Prof Mgbeke—as a key witness in its ongoing legal offensive against suspended senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Documents exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday confirm that Duru, who fled Nigeria after a courtContinue reading "Fugitive Turned Witness? Nigerian Govt Enlists Woman Wanted Since 2016 to Testify Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan"
Outcry as Whistleblower Who Exposed Alleged ₦2.5Million Blackmail Plot Against Senator Natasha Vanishes in Police Custody
The family of Nigerian whistleblower and media activist, Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike, has cried out over his mysterious disappearance and continued detention three weeks after he was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest, allegedly executed on the orders of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has plunged the family into a stateContinue reading "Outcry as Whistleblower Who Exposed Alleged ₦2.5Million Blackmail Plot Against Senator Natasha Vanishes in Police Custody"
“Trump Applauds Israel’s Devastating Strike on Iran: ‘More to Come'”
In a bombshell revelation that further intensifies the already volatile Middle East crisis, U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed Israel's recent large-scale military assault on Iran as “excellent,” ominously warning that “there’s more to come.” The striking comments were made during an exclusive sit-down with ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl, who pressed TrumpContinue reading "“Trump Applauds Israel’s Devastating Strike on Iran: ‘More to Come'”"
“Tehran Trembles: Israeli Airstrikes Kill IRGC Commander, Top Army Chief, Nuclear Scientists In Shocking Escalation”
In an unprecedented escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran, Israeli airstrikes on Friday struck the Iranian capital of Tehran, killing several high-ranking officials, including Major General Hossein Salami, the powerful commander of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Also confirmed dead are Deputy Chief of Army Staff, General Gholam Ali Rashid, and two ofContinue reading "“Tehran Trembles: Israeli Airstrikes Kill IRGC Commander, Top Army Chief, Nuclear Scientists In Shocking Escalation”"
Chaos at the Podium: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed for Questioning Immigration Crackdown
In a shocking display of political tension and brute force, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California was violently ejected from a press conference on Thursday after attempting to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about a controversial immigration crackdown engulfing Los Angeles.The high-profile incident occurred at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, where SecretaryContinue reading "Chaos at the Podium: U.S. Senator Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed for Questioning Immigration Crackdown"
“I Was Naive, I Now See Clearly — Bello El-Rufai Makes Stirring U-Turn, Regrets Criticizing Jonathan”
Says He Asked His Father, Nasir El-Rufai, to Apologise to Former President on His Behalf Bello El-Rufai, lawmaker and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has made a dramatic and introspective reversal, publicly admitting that his past criticisms of former President Goodluck Jonathan were born of youthful ignorance and political naivety.Speaking during aContinue reading "“I Was Naive, I Now See Clearly — Bello El-Rufai Makes Stirring U-Turn, Regrets Criticizing Jonathan”"
Deadly Surge: Ondo, Bauchi Top Chart as Lassa Fever Claims 142 Lives, Infects 747 Across 18 States — NCDC Sounds Alarm
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a disturbing resurgence of Lassa fever, which has already claimed 142 lives and infected 747 individuals across 18 states as of Epidemiological Week 22, 2025.In a situation report released Thursday, the NCDC disclosed that the current Case Fatality Rate (CFR) hasContinue reading "Deadly Surge: Ondo, Bauchi Top Chart as Lassa Fever Claims 142 Lives, Infects 747 Across 18 States — NCDC Sounds Alarm"
“You Can’t Preach Democracy and Practise Autocracy”: Senator Dickson Blasts Tinubu Over Rivers State Crisis
Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025Senator Seriake Dickson, the lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, has delivered a scathing rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued silence over the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, warning that such inaction poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s democratic survival. Speaking to journalists after a joint session of the NationalContinue reading "“You Can’t Preach Democracy and Practise Autocracy”: Senator Dickson Blasts Tinubu Over Rivers State Crisis"
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