In a startling declaration that sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, appeared to renounce any ambition of returning to office, revealing that his “spirit” had long departed from the corridors of power.Fubara made the explosive remark on Sunday during a service of songs held in honour of theContinue reading "“My Spirit Left Long Ago”: Fubara Distances Himself from Rivers Power Tussle Amid Emergency Rule"
Runway Wildlife Drama: Air Peace Jet Hits Antelope in Abuja, Grounds Aircraft and Disrupts Flights
In an extraordinary twist at Nigeria’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, an Air Peace aircraft was forced to abort its operations and was subsequently grounded after a high-speed collision with a stray antelope on the runway, sparking significant flight delays and passenger frustration.The bizarre incident unfolded as the aircraft was taxiing in preparation forContinue reading "Runway Wildlife Drama: Air Peace Jet Hits Antelope in Abuja, Grounds Aircraft and Disrupts Flights"
Terror on the Highway: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Petrol Tycoon, Torch Vehicle, Demand N200 Million Ransom
In a chilling escalation of banditry in Kwara State, a prominent petrol dealer, Alhaji Abbas, and his manager, Abubakar Issa, were brutally kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday evening, sending shockwaves through the Gbugbu community in Edu Local Government Area.The brazen attack occurred around 7:20 p.m. along the Gbugbu–Ndeji Road as theContinue reading "Terror on the Highway: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Petrol Tycoon, Torch Vehicle, Demand N200 Million Ransom"
Blood Ties and Cult Wars: Bayelsa Police Nab 17 Suspects in Grisly Murder of Two University Graduates
In a major crackdown on rising cult-related violence in Bayelsa State, the police have arrested 17 suspected cultists linked to the brutal killing of two recent graduates of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma. The suspects were apprehended late Friday night along the volatile Tombia-Amassoma Road by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), ledContinue reading "Blood Ties and Cult Wars: Bayelsa Police Nab 17 Suspects in Grisly Murder of Two University Graduates"
Ghost Dams, Stolen Dreams: How N209 Million Vanished Into Dry Earth in Taraba State
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, In a damning tale of betrayal, mismanagement, and government inertia, two long-promised dam projects in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State — the Monkin Earth Dam and the Small Earth Dam at Sabo Pegi — remain nothing but barren land and brokenContinue reading "Ghost Dams, Stolen Dreams: How N209 Million Vanished Into Dry Earth in Taraba State"
NDLEA Foils Shocking Cocaine Smuggling Plot as Nigerian Woman Hides Drugs in Stomach, Private Parts En Route to Iran
In a dramatic interception that reads like a scene from a crime thriller, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a Nigerian woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine to Iran. The arrest occurred at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, on Saturday, MayContinue reading "NDLEA Foils Shocking Cocaine Smuggling Plot as Nigerian Woman Hides Drugs in Stomach, Private Parts En Route to Iran"
Landmark Court Ruling Forces Nigerian Government to Unveil Hidden Gas Flaring Data
In a historic victory for transparency and environmental justice, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian government to release comprehensive data on gas flaring by oil and gas companies operating across the country. The judgment followed a compelling lawsuit by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), aimed at holdingContinue reading "Landmark Court Ruling Forces Nigerian Government to Unveil Hidden Gas Flaring Data"
Crackdown on Truth: Niger Junta Re-Arrests Journalists After Exposing Rift with Russia, Turkey
In a chilling display of escalating repression, Niger’s military junta has detained three journalists from the independent Sahara FM radio station in Agadez, drawing sharp criticism from press freedom advocates and human rights organizations.The detained journalists — Hamid Mahmoud, news editor; Mahaman Sani, reporter; and Massaouda Jaharou — were initially arrested between Wednesday, May 7,Continue reading "Crackdown on Truth: Niger Junta Re-Arrests Journalists After Exposing Rift with Russia, Turkey"
Fallen Hero: Nigerian Army Captain Kamal Killed in Deadly Boko Haram Ambush in Borno
In a harrowing midnight assault that underscores the enduring threat of terrorism in Nigeria’s North East, Boko Haram insurgents launched a brutal attack on the Izge community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, claiming the life of a brave Nigerian Army officer, Captain Kamal.The fallen officer, identified as Captain Kamal, was reportedly leadingContinue reading "Fallen Hero: Nigerian Army Captain Kamal Killed in Deadly Boko Haram Ambush in Borno"
Terror on the Highway: Boko Haram Abducts Nigerian Soldier, Passengers in Daring Borno Raid
In a chilling display of resilience and terror, Boko Haram insurgents have struck again—this time abducting a serving Nigerian soldier and several civilians along the volatile Damaturu-Maiduguri highway in Borno State.Sources told SaharaReporters that the ambush unfolded on Friday evening when unsuspecting travellers aboard a commercial bus were intercepted by gunmen dressed in military camouflage.Continue reading "Terror on the Highway: Boko Haram Abducts Nigerian Soldier, Passengers in Daring Borno Raid"
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