…Warns Against Violence, Assures Protection of Lives and Property Amid rising tension over the planned nationwide protest slated for April 7, 2025, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Dankombo Morris, Psc(+), has rolled out sweeping security measures to ensure law and order are maintained across the state.Acting on credible intelligence, CP Morris issuedContinue reading "TENSION IN THE AIR: Adamawa CP Deploys Heavy Security Ahead of April 7 Nationwide Protest"
“You Can’t Shut Down the People”: TakeItBack Movement Accuses Nigerian Govt of Plotting Network Blackout to Sabotage April 7 Uprising
A pro-democracy coalition, the #TakeItBack Movement, has sounded a clarion call to Nigerians and the international community, accusing the Nigerian government of orchestrating a clandestine plot to disrupt communication networks ahead of the much-anticipated nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025.In a fiery statement released to SaharaReporters on Sunday, Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi, Deputy CoordinatorContinue reading "“You Can’t Shut Down the People”: TakeItBack Movement Accuses Nigerian Govt of Plotting Network Blackout to Sabotage April 7 Uprising"
Terror in Tsafe: Bandits Torch Homes, Abduct Five Women in Daring Zamfara Raid
By: Zagazola Makama In yet another chilling episode of rural terror, heavily armed bandits stormed Rakyabu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on the evening of Friday, April 5, 2025, leaving behind a trail of devastation.Eyewitnesses and security sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., saw theContinue reading "Terror in Tsafe: Bandits Torch Homes, Abduct Five Women in Daring Zamfara Raid"
Over 70 Bandit Camps Crushed in Taraba as Nigerian Army Strikes Hard, Eliminates Terrorists
In a bold and relentless offensive, the Nigerian Army has demolished more than 70 bandit hideouts across Taraba State, dealing a decisive blow to terrorist elements plaguing the region. During the latest clearance operation, troops neutralised three terrorists and recovered dangerous weapons, underscoring the military's unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North-East.TheContinue reading "Over 70 Bandit Camps Crushed in Taraba as Nigerian Army Strikes Hard, Eliminates Terrorists"
Tinubu Presidency Sparks Outrage After Claiming N1,500 Daily Is ‘A Lot Of Money’ For Nigerians
In a statement that has ignited widespread backlash and renewed concerns about the federal government's grasp of Nigeria’s economic realities, Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claimed that earning just N1,500—roughly $1—per day is “a lot of money” for many Nigerians.Fasua made this controversial assertion during a recentContinue reading "Tinubu Presidency Sparks Outrage After Claiming N1,500 Daily Is ‘A Lot Of Money’ For Nigerians"
Uromi Massacre Sparks Northern Outrage: Concerned Northerners Question Nigeria’s Unity, Demand Urgent National Dialogue
In the wake of the brutal killing of 16 northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State, a powerful wave of outrage has swept through the northern region of Nigeria. A prominent coalition under the banner of Concerned Northerners has issued a fiery and unflinching declaration, calling the incident a tipping point in Nigeria’s fragile unity andContinue reading "Uromi Massacre Sparks Northern Outrage: Concerned Northerners Question Nigeria’s Unity, Demand Urgent National Dialogue"
Outrage in Borno: Amnesty International Blasts Government Over Teen’s Arrest for Criticising Governor Zulum on Social Media
Amnesty International has issued a scathing rebuke of the Borno State government and police authorities following the arrest and detention of 19-year-old Haruna Muhammed, popularly known as Abale Borno, over a viral social media post criticizing the dilapidated state of public schools in the region.Haruna was reportedly apprehended by officers of the Borno State PoliceContinue reading "Outrage in Borno: Amnesty International Blasts Government Over Teen’s Arrest for Criticising Governor Zulum on Social Media"
Reject World Bank’s $1.08bn Loan, Probe Missing N233bn in Power Sector, SERAP Urges Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion World Bank loan, insisting that the government should instead prioritize probing and recovering over N233 billion in missing, diverted, or unaccounted public funds from key government agencies, notably the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PlcContinue reading "Reject World Bank’s $1.08bn Loan, Probe Missing N233bn in Power Sector, SERAP Urges Tinubu"
“Shut Down the DSS? When a Security Chief Admits Defeat, Who Defends the Nation?”
By SOS / Sonala Olumhense In August 2024, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran of Nigeria’s intelligence community, took the reins as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Barely six months later, he has proposed a disturbing redefinition of security in Nigeria—one that seems to absolve the state of its constitutional duty to protectContinue reading "“Shut Down the DSS? When a Security Chief Admits Defeat, Who Defends the Nation?”"
Bold Move to Combat Unemployment: Nigerian Government Proposes Two-Year NYSC Scheme With Enhanced Skills Training
In a sweeping policy proposal aimed at curbing the rising tide of youth unemployment and fostering job creation, the Nigerian government has revealed plans to extend the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from one year to two years.The move, which is generating nationwide buzz, was unveiled during a strategic courtesy visit by the DirectorContinue reading "Bold Move to Combat Unemployment: Nigerian Government Proposes Two-Year NYSC Scheme With Enhanced Skills Training"
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