In a bold and sweeping operation to cleanse Anambra State of rising criminality, a joint security team comprising operatives of the Nigerian Police and the Anambra State Vigilante Service has arrested six suspects involved in cultism, armed robbery, and the vandalisation of critical infrastructure. The police have also intensified a manhunt for a notorious armsContinue reading "“Anambra on Edge: Police Hunt Infamous Arms Dealer ‘Kiss Me’ as Security Forces Crack Down on Cultists, Vandals”"
Abandoned Stolen Tricycle Recovered in Yola: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation, Urge Public to Reclaim with Proof
The Adamawa State Police Command has recovered an abandoned tricycle suspected to have been stolen and is calling on rightful owners to come forward.In a statement released via the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the police disclosed that the tricycle, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, was discovered abandoned on May 17, 2025, alongContinue reading "Abandoned Stolen Tricycle Recovered in Yola: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation, Urge Public to Reclaim with Proof"
Tension Boils Over in Oyo Assembly as Lawmakers Storm Out Over Controversial Obas Council Bill
A dramatic political storm erupted on Tuesday in the Oyo State House of Assembly as two lawmakers staged a walkout in protest of a fiercely debated bill amending the leadership structure of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs.The amendment, which passed amid rising tension and visible discord, reinstates a rotational chairmanship among Oyo State’sContinue reading "Tension Boils Over in Oyo Assembly as Lawmakers Storm Out Over Controversial Obas Council Bill"
Nigerian Police Accused Of Demanding ₦30,000 To Register Case Of Brutal Attack On Teenage Girl By Suspected Rapist
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, The Nigerian police have been accused of demanding ₦30,000 to register a case involving a 33-year-old man, Chinazum Nwaubani, who allegedly attacked a 14-year-old girl, Felicia Anaba, with a machete, leaving her in a coma. The assault occurred in Obete Nchina Village, NtighauzoContinue reading "Nigerian Police Accused Of Demanding ₦30,000 To Register Case Of Brutal Attack On Teenage Girl By Suspected Rapist"
United in Heritage: CCDA Hails Gangwari Ganye on 25 Glorious Years of Royal Leadership
The Chamba Cultural Development Association (CCDA), a distinguished non-governmental organization uniting Chamba sons and daughters across Nigeria and the global diaspora, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, the Gangwari of Ganye, on the auspicious occasion of his 25th anniversary on the throne.In a statement released by it's National President, Elder Polycap S. KaigamaContinue reading "United in Heritage: CCDA Hails Gangwari Ganye on 25 Glorious Years of Royal Leadership"
Celebrating a Pillar of Unity and Progress: Walin Ganye Felicitates Gangwari of Ganye on 25th Throne Anniversary
Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed (Walin Ganye), a distinguished son of the soil and a man of immense accomplishments—former Deputy Chairman of the Nigerian Pilgrims Board, Chairman of Shamad Concept Nigeria Ltd, Kabo Air, and Ashma Investment Nigeria Ltd, among other notable positions—has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Adamu Sanda (OON, FIAMN),Continue reading "Celebrating a Pillar of Unity and Progress: Walin Ganye Felicitates Gangwari of Ganye on 25th Throne Anniversary"
Inferno of Rage: Abia Man Sets Family Ablaze Over Suspected Infidelity, Daughter Dies, Others Succumb to Injuries
In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has left the Abia State community in shock, a 40-year-old man, Mr. Udochi Amala, allegedly set himself, his wife, and their three children ablaze over unproven suspicions of infidelity. The horrifying incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday in Onicha Ngwa community, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state.AccordingContinue reading "Inferno of Rage: Abia Man Sets Family Ablaze Over Suspected Infidelity, Daughter Dies, Others Succumb to Injuries"
UTME SCANDAL: JAMB To Release Results of 379,000 Rescheduled Candidates Wednesday Amid Sabotage Allegations, Calls for Registrar’s Resignation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of 379,997 candidates who sat for the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) between Friday and Monday, following nationwide outrage over technical failures and score discrepancies.JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the development on Monday. “The results of the candidates who tookContinue reading "UTME SCANDAL: JAMB To Release Results of 379,000 Rescheduled Candidates Wednesday Amid Sabotage Allegations, Calls for Registrar’s Resignation"
Terror in Katsina: Bandits Slaughter 19, Abduct Women and Children, Torch Homes in Midnight Massacre
In yet another bloodcurdling escalation of violence, armed terrorists unleashed horror on Gobirawa Community in Kuki Ward, Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least 19 residents in a savage overnight raid.The attackers, believed to have emerged from the notorious Danmusa forest, struck around 9 p.m. on Saturday, firing sporadically into homes andContinue reading "Terror in Katsina: Bandits Slaughter 19, Abduct Women and Children, Torch Homes in Midnight Massacre"
Carnage on Nyanya-Mararaba Highway: Multiple Feared Dead in Back-to-Back Crashes Near Karu Bridge
A fatal collision between a trailer and a vehicle loaded with sachet water on Monday evening has left several motorists feared dead along the notoriously dangerous Nyanya-Mararaba Road near Karu Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.The gruesome crash—described by witnesses as catastrophic—comes less than 24 hours after another devastating accident occurred at theContinue reading "Carnage on Nyanya-Mararaba Highway: Multiple Feared Dead in Back-to-Back Crashes Near Karu Bridge"
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