Victims suspect Kainji Dam water release triggered disaster as survivors recount harrowing escapesResidents of Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State are grappling with unimaginable loss and trauma after a catastrophic flood swept through the region on May 29, 2025, leaving more than 150 people dead and over 3,000 buildings completely submerged. What makes theContinue reading "Devastation in Niger: Over 150 Dead, 3,000 Homes Lost as Mysterious Flood Submerges Mokwa Communities"
Gangpan: TY Danjuma Honoured as the ‘Shield’ of Ganye at Grand 25th Anniversary of Gangwari
In a spectacular celebration that transformed the serene town of Ganye into a bustling hub of culture, royalty, and national significance, dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered on Saturday, May 31, 2025, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Gangwari Ganye, Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda OON FIAMN.The ancient chiefdom, nestled in Adamawa State, came alive asContinue reading "Gangpan: TY Danjuma Honoured as the ‘Shield’ of Ganye at Grand 25th Anniversary of Gangwari"
Judiciary in Crisis: JUSUN Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Broken Promises
In a bold and unprecedented move, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Federal High Court Chapter, has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, sending shockwaves across the country's legal and political landscape. The industrial action, scheduled to commence Monday, June 2, stems from the federal government's persistent failure to honor critical financial agreements made withContinue reading "Judiciary in Crisis: JUSUN Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Wages and Broken Promises"
Storm in the Force: IGP Slams 14-Count Criminal Charge on Retired Top Brass Over Forgery, Age Falsification, Judicial Fraud
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, In a bombshell development shaking the foundations of Nigeria's security establishment, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has filed a 14-count criminal charge against several retired senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force. The charges, filed at the High Court of theContinue reading "Storm in the Force: IGP Slams 14-Count Criminal Charge on Retired Top Brass Over Forgery, Age Falsification, Judicial Fraud"
INEC Under Fire: Allegations of Stalling Registration of 104 New Political Parties, Including Anti-Tinubu Coalition
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing mounting criticism over alleged delays in processing the registration of over 100 new political associations—an action that many interpret as a deliberate strategy to suppress emerging opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Multiple political groups and coalitions, some formed in the wake of the 2023 general elections,Continue reading "INEC Under Fire: Allegations of Stalling Registration of 104 New Political Parties, Including Anti-Tinubu Coalition"
Devastation in Niger: 115 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Missing as Flood Engulfs Mokwa Community
In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has plunged Niger State into mourning, no fewer than 115 persons have been confirmed dead and dozens declared missing following a catastrophic flood disaster that ravaged the Mokwa community after days of relentless rainfall.The calamity, triggered by torrential downpours that began late Wednesday and stretched into Thursday morning, caused theContinue reading "Devastation in Niger: 115 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Missing as Flood Engulfs Mokwa Community"
“I Was Framed Because of Kingship Tussle” — Enugu Native Doctor Arrested at Seme Border Over Ritual Killings Blames ‘Village Enemies’ for Planted Corpses
In a chilling twist of alleged ritual murder, a native doctor from Enugu State, Obi Levi Obieze, popularly known as Levi Obu Onyeka, has been arrested while attempting to flee Nigeria through the Seme border. The suspect, who had been declared wanted by the police over ritual killings and the abduction of a 13-year-old girl,Continue reading "“I Was Framed Because of Kingship Tussle” — Enugu Native Doctor Arrested at Seme Border Over Ritual Killings Blames ‘Village Enemies’ for Planted Corpses"
Panic on the Runway: President Boakai Survives Near-Disaster as Jet’s Landing Gear Fails in Liberia
A wave of panic swept through Liberia’s main international airport on Thursday night following a terrifying near-crash involving a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai. The high-stakes drama unfolded at Roberts International Airport (RIA), where the aircraft was forced into an emergency landing due to a critical malfunction in its landing gear.According to a statementContinue reading "Panic on the Runway: President Boakai Survives Near-Disaster as Jet’s Landing Gear Fails in Liberia"
🔴 Tragedy in Taraba: Governor Kefas Reveals Sister Was Killed by Police Escort, Not Bandits
In a heartbreaking twist to a months-old tragedy, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has revealed that contrary to earlier reports, his younger sister, Atsi Kefas, was not killed by bandits but was fatally shot by a police escort attached to their mother.The stunning disclosure came during a press briefing in Jalingo, where the governorContinue reading "🔴 Tragedy in Taraba: Governor Kefas Reveals Sister Was Killed by Police Escort, Not Bandits"
Ghost Towns in the East: South-East Nigeria Grinds to a Halt as Biafra Remembrance Day Sit-At-Home Order Takes Full Effect
Economic, social, and political life across the South-East region of Nigeria came to a dramatic standstill on Friday, May 30, as residents observed the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)'s sit-at-home directive to mark Biafra Remembrance Day. The order, issued annually by the separatist group, turned bustling cities into ghost towns in a poignant display ofContinue reading "Ghost Towns in the East: South-East Nigeria Grinds to a Halt as Biafra Remembrance Day Sit-At-Home Order Takes Full Effect"
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