By: Zagazola Makama A tragic altercation at the Queen Barracks in Apapa, Lagos, has claimed the life of Inspector Ibrahim Usman, following a violent confrontation involving a fellow policewoman and her children.Sources within the Lagos State Police Command told Zagazola Makama that the incident unfolded on Friday around 11:10 a.m., when a heated dispute eruptedContinue reading "Tragedy in Lagos: Police Inspector Dies After Barracks Brawl with Fellow Officer’s Family"
Tragedy on Patrol: ISWAP Ambush Claims Two CJTF Heroes in Gwoza
By: Zagazola Makama In a heartbreaking turn of events, two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed during a brutal ambush by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deadly attack unfolded in the early hoursContinue reading "Tragedy on Patrol: ISWAP Ambush Claims Two CJTF Heroes in Gwoza"
BREAKING: Obidient Movement Launches Official Registration Portal, Identity Cards for Supporters
In a groundbreaking move to further strengthen its ranks, the Obidient Movement has officially unveiled its long-awaited online registration portal and supporter identity cards.Supporters can now formally register and become recognized members of the growing movement championing a new Nigeria. The portal, accessible via obidients.com, offers an easy and secure platform for Nigerians at homeContinue reading "BREAKING: Obidient Movement Launches Official Registration Portal, Identity Cards for Supporters"
EXCLUSIVE: Fresh From Service — Retired Deputy Inspector-General Ari Muhammed Joins APC, Sets Sights on Senate Seat in 2027
Barely weeks after his retirement from the Nigeria Police Force, former Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations, Ari Muhammed Ali, has made a bold political move by joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), with clear ambitions to clinch a Senate seat in the 2027 general elections, SaharaReporters has exclusively gathered.DIG Ari Muhammed,Continue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Fresh From Service — Retired Deputy Inspector-General Ari Muhammed Joins APC, Sets Sights on Senate Seat in 2027"
Tragedy in Rivers: Five Burnt to Death in Omoku Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage
An explosion suspected to have been triggered by illegally refined petroleum products has claimed the lives of five people in Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, sending shockwaves through the community.The horrifying incident, which occurred around 11am on Saturday, April 26, erupted in a residential building where illicit petroleumContinue reading "Tragedy in Rivers: Five Burnt to Death in Omoku Explosion Linked to Illegal Petroleum Storage"
Chaos in Yenagoa: Gunfire Erupts at Rally Organised by Wike’s Loyalists in Bayelsa
Tension gripped Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Saturday as gunshots rang out at a rally organised by the NEW Associates, a political movement loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.The rally, coordinated by George Turnah, a prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, descended into chaos when unknown assailants openedContinue reading "Chaos in Yenagoa: Gunfire Erupts at Rally Organised by Wike’s Loyalists in Bayelsa"
Swift Police Action Foils Kidnapping Plot, Rescues Two Women in Imo State
By Zagazola Makama A daring kidnapping attempt was dramatically thwarted in Imo State after two women, Mrs. Constance Chinwe Araoyinvo and Mrs. Olamide Akigbe, were rescued in a high-stakes operation led by the police.The victims were abducted on April 24, 2025, by gunmen suspected to be operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)Continue reading "Swift Police Action Foils Kidnapping Plot, Rescues Two Women in Imo State"
Tragedy on Oyo-Ogbomoso Highway: Several JAMB Candidates Perish En Route to UTME Examination
A cloud of sorrow descended on Oyo State on Saturday morning as a fatal road crash on the Oyo-Ogbomoso highway claimed the lives of several students heading to write their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).According to a distressing video clip obtained by SaharaReporters, the tragedy struck when a commercial vehicle transporting the candidates suffered aContinue reading "Tragedy on Oyo-Ogbomoso Highway: Several JAMB Candidates Perish En Route to UTME Examination"
“Justice For Godwin: Nigerian Police Accused of Cover-Up After UniPort Student’s Gruesome Killing”
The family of a 300-level University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) student, Godwin Akpakpan, is crying out for justice after accusing the Nigerian Police of fatally shooting the 23-year-old and engaging in an elaborate cover-up to conceal their alleged crime.Godwin, described as "gentle, full of life, and the third of seven siblings," had been missing sinceContinue reading "“Justice For Godwin: Nigerian Police Accused of Cover-Up After UniPort Student’s Gruesome Killing”"
WhatsApp Battles Nigerian Tribunal Over $220 Million Fine, Vows Fierce Legal Showdown
Global messaging giant, WhatsApp, has vowed to mount a vigorous legal challenge against the recent ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, which upheld a staggering $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).The platform, owned by tech behemoth Meta Platforms Inc., announced on Saturday that it would urgentlyContinue reading "WhatsApp Battles Nigerian Tribunal Over $220 Million Fine, Vows Fierce Legal Showdown"
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