A growing number of Nigerian university graduates have accused the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of collaborating with the Nigerian Police to orchestrate arbitrary arrests and extortions over what the agency terms “fake admissions.”According to multiple testimonies gathered by SaharaReporters, these graduates say they were admitted into recognized universities after sitting for the UnifiedContinue reading "“JAMB Turned Us Into Criminals”: Nigerian Graduates Allege Arrest, Extortion Over ‘Fake Admission’ Scandal"
Breaking Barriers: Nigerian Army Appoints Lt. Col. Appolonia Anaele as First Female Spokesperson
In a groundbreaking move that has sparked nationwide celebration and admiration, the Nigerian Army has, for the first time in its storied history, appointed a woman to helm its public relations machinery. Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, broke the news via his official X handle, announcing the historic development with the headline:Continue reading "Breaking Barriers: Nigerian Army Appoints Lt. Col. Appolonia Anaele as First Female Spokesperson"
EFCC Unleashes Global Manhunt to Recover Billions Lost to CBEX Ponzi Scheme
As Nigerians reel from shattered dreams and empty bank accounts, anti-graft agency collaborates with Interpol to hunt down fraudsters behind fraudulent digital trading platform The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an all-out war on the perpetrators of the now-collapsed CBEX digital trading platform, a Ponzi scheme that duped scores of Nigerians outContinue reading "EFCC Unleashes Global Manhunt to Recover Billions Lost to CBEX Ponzi Scheme"
Outrage in Anambra as Soludo’s Security Operative Shoots Woman Dead Amid Traffic Chaos in Nnewi
Tension has gripped Anambra State following the shocking killing of a young woman, Chiamaka Okeke, allegedly shot dead by an operative of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s security outfit, Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba.The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the bustling Ibeto Junction in Nnewi, located inContinue reading "Outrage in Anambra as Soludo’s Security Operative Shoots Woman Dead Amid Traffic Chaos in Nnewi"
Taraba on the Edge: A Fractured Hope and the Crisis of Leadership Under Governor Kefas Agbu
As the administration of Governor Dr. Kefas Agbu marks its second anniversary, the people of Taraba State are confronted with a sobering question: Where is the leadership steering the ship of state heading? After nearly a decade of governance marred by mismanagement and apathy, citizens once again find themselves at a crossroads—caught between fleeting hopeContinue reading "Taraba on the Edge: A Fractured Hope and the Crisis of Leadership Under Governor Kefas Agbu"
Plateau Governor Declares War on Terror: Mutfwang Bans Night Grazing, Motorcycles as Killings Escalate
In a bold and decisive move aimed at quelling the wave of bloodshed sweeping across Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a statewide ban on night grazing, nighttime cattle transportation, and the use of motorcycles between dusk and dawn. The sweeping restrictions are part of a broader crackdown in response to a string ofContinue reading "Plateau Governor Declares War on Terror: Mutfwang Bans Night Grazing, Motorcycles as Killings Escalate"
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Wholesale Price to N835: Nigerians Still Await Relief at the Pumps
In a strategic move to further cushion the effects of Nigeria’s fuel crisis, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N835 per litre, a 3.5% reduction from the N865 announced just six days ago.This latest adjustment—announced via an official notice to marketers on Wednesday—marks theContinue reading "Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Wholesale Price to N835: Nigerians Still Await Relief at the Pumps"
“No Tribe for Terror: IGP Egbetokun Urges Unity Amid Plateau Massacre”
As Plateau reels from another wave of bloodshed, Nigeria’s police chief warns against ethnic profiling while vowing to bring perpetrators to justice.The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has called for national unity and a firm rejection of ethnic profiling in the wake of yet another brutal massacre in Plateau State. During a visit to theContinue reading "“No Tribe for Terror: IGP Egbetokun Urges Unity Amid Plateau Massacre”"
ISWAP Terrorists Blow Up Mandafuma Bridge in Dead-of-Night Attack, Sever Key Link to Biu
By: Zagazola Makama In a chilling display of violence and strategic sabotage, terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a pre-dawn attack on the Mandafuma Bridge along the Biu-Damboa highway in Borno State.The attack, which occurred at approximately 2:20 AM on Tuesday, involved the detonation of a powerfulContinue reading "ISWAP Terrorists Blow Up Mandafuma Bridge in Dead-of-Night Attack, Sever Key Link to Biu"
“Enough Is Enough!” – Sultan Leads Northern Monarchs in Fiery Rebuke of Tinubu Govt Over Mass Killings
In a rare and resounding show of outrage, Northern traditional rulers, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, have delivered a thunderous call to action, urging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to end the unrelenting bloodshed and insecurity plaguing the region.Speaking at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the NorthernContinue reading "“Enough Is Enough!” – Sultan Leads Northern Monarchs in Fiery Rebuke of Tinubu Govt Over Mass Killings"
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