The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has raised the alarm over what it describes as systematic, unchecked, and media-ignored attacks on Fulani pastoralists in Benue State. In a gripping statement titled “Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right,” the group claimed that no fewer than 57 Fulani herders have been killed and moreContinue reading "MACBAN Cries Out: 57 Fulani Herders Killed, Over 4,000 Cattle Stolen in 2025 Amid Alarming Silence in Benue"
Troops Eliminate 8 Bandits in Katsina Raid, One Soldier Wounded – Nigerian Army Vows to Sustain Momentum
In a daring and well-coordinated offensive, Nigerian Army troops under Operation Fasan Yanma have successfully neutralised eight armed bandits in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, launched in the early hours of Wednesday along the notorious Kurfi–Batsari axis, marks another decisive step in the military’s relentless war against banditry in the North-WestContinue reading "Troops Eliminate 8 Bandits in Katsina Raid, One Soldier Wounded – Nigerian Army Vows to Sustain Momentum"
Stranded in the Holy Land: NAHCON Scrambles to Rescue Nigerian Pilgrims Amid Flight Slot Crisis in Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of Nigerian pilgrims who recently concluded the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are now stranded as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) faces a critical shortage of return flight slots. The situation has sparked concern and frustration among pilgrims and their families, as the Commission battles bottlenecks in Saudi Arabia’s congested airspace.InContinue reading "Stranded in the Holy Land: NAHCON Scrambles to Rescue Nigerian Pilgrims Amid Flight Slot Crisis in Saudi Arabia"
Commissioner Adamu Atiku Inspects Transformative Projects in Yola, Reaffirms Fintiri’s Vision for a Modern Adamawa
Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Sardauna, has once again demonstrated his hands-on approach to governance with an extensive inspection tour of major infrastructural projects transforming the face of Yola, the state capital.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the commissioner detailed the oversight visit, which covered a range of ongoing landmarkContinue reading "Commissioner Adamu Atiku Inspects Transformative Projects in Yola, Reaffirms Fintiri’s Vision for a Modern Adamawa"
“Tinubu Fumes Over Benue Bloodshed: ‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a scathing rebuke to Nigeria’s top security and intelligence chiefs over the relentless bloodshed in Benue State, demanding urgent answers and swift action against the perpetrators of the carnage.On Wednesday, during a high-stakes visit to the state, Tinubu met behind closed doors with security chiefs and key stakeholders, whereContinue reading "“Tinubu Fumes Over Benue Bloodshed: ‘How Come No Arrest Has Been Made?’”"
Abdullahi Ibrahim Emerges NUJ Chairman in Adamawa, Promises Accountability and Unity
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"
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