Nigeria has taken a dramatic leap in military firepower, sealing a landmark €1.2 billion deal to acquire 24 Italian-made M-346FA light fighter aircraft—now regarded as the single largest jet purchase by any country in West Africa.The multibillion-naira defence deal, reached with Italian aerospace and defence heavyweight Leonardo S.p.A., is part of the Federal Government’s sweepingContinue reading "€1.2bn Air Power Surge: Nigeria Seals Deal for 24 Italian Fighter Jets, Biggest in West Africa"
“You Can’t Kill PDP and Walk Free” — Turaki Fires Back at Wike, Cites Suicide Law in Explosive Warning
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the party’s newly appointed chairman, Kabiru Turaki, delivered a blistering response to the defiant posture of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his suspension from the party.Speaking during a hard-hitting interview on Channels Television, Turaki invoked a controversialContinue reading "“You Can’t Kill PDP and Walk Free” — Turaki Fires Back at Wike, Cites Suicide Law in Explosive Warning"
Aisha Buhari Drops Bombshell: “They Told Him I Wanted Him Dead” — How Aso Rock Rumours Triggered Buhari’s 154-Day Health Crisis
Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has made a stunning revelation about the inner turmoil that rocked the Presidential Villa, disclosing that her late husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, began locking himself in his room after being fed rumours that she planned to killContinue reading "Aisha Buhari Drops Bombshell: “They Told Him I Wanted Him Dead” — How Aso Rock Rumours Triggered Buhari’s 154-Day Health Crisis"
TERROR IN KOGI: BANDITS STORM JEGE COMMUNITY, ABDUCT RESIDENTS IN DEAD-OF-NIGHT RAID
Jege community in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State was plunged into fear and panic on Monday night, December 15, 2025, as armed bandits launched a brazen overnight attack, abducting an unconfirmed number of residents.Local sources disclosed that the heavily armed assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically andContinue reading "TERROR IN KOGI: BANDITS STORM JEGE COMMUNITY, ABDUCT RESIDENTS IN DEAD-OF-NIGHT RAID"
POLICE SMASH BANDIT SUPPLY CHAIN IN KWARA, NAB TWO ARMS COURIERS, KIDNAP KINGPIN
In a major breakthrough against banditry and kidnapping in the North-Central region, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), in collaboration with the Kwara State Police Command, have busted a notorious bandit supply route, arresting two suspected kidnappers and arms couriers during a covert operation in Kwara State.The intelligence-led sting operation was carriedContinue reading "POLICE SMASH BANDIT SUPPLY CHAIN IN KWARA, NAB TWO ARMS COURIERS, KIDNAP KINGPIN"
Shehu Sani Warns Traoré: Detention of Nigerian Airmen Could Ignite Diplomatic Crisis
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has issued a stern and public warning to Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, over the continued detention of 11 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, describing the action as provocative, dangerous, and diplomatically reckless.Sani waded into the escalating Nigeria–Burkina Faso diplomatic standoff on Saturday, December 14, viaContinue reading "Shehu Sani Warns Traoré: Detention of Nigerian Airmen Could Ignite Diplomatic Crisis"
Tragedy in Mubi: Five Feared Dead as Truck Loaded with Cows Crashes Near First Bank
By Our Correspondent Today been a 14th December, 2025, a tragic road accident involving a truck fully loaded with cows has claimed the lives of five persons and left several others injured in Mubi town, Adamawa State, near the First Bank axis.The fatal incident occurred on a busy stretch of the road, triggering panic andContinue reading "Tragedy in Mubi: Five Feared Dead as Truck Loaded with Cows Crashes Near First Bank"
“I Met Matawalle, Not ₦30bn” — Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks, Demands Arrest of Ex-Governors
Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle former Twitter and announced that the Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has openly admitted holding peace negotiations with officials of the Zamfara State Government under the administration of former governor Bello Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, while vehemently denying claims that he received ₦30Continue reading "“I Met Matawalle, Not ₦30bn” — Notorious Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji Confirms Zamfara Peace Talks, Demands Arrest of Ex-Governors"
Troops Crush Bandits’ Attacks in Taraba, Secure Farming Communities
By Zagazola Makama Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, Operation Peace Shield, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, have decisively repelled coordinated attacks by armed bandits during a high-risk security escort and clearance operation across several communities in Taraba State, reinforcing the military’s resolve to safeguard lives, farmlands and rural livelihoods.The operation commenced at aboutContinue reading "Troops Crush Bandits’ Attacks in Taraba, Secure Farming Communities"
Historic Relief at FGC Ganye as Juma’at Mosque Reopens, Ends Students’ Risky Friday Journeys
By Our Correspondent In a moment of deep spiritual significance and institutional pride, the Juma’at Mosque of the Federal Government College (FGC), Ganye, was officially reopened on Friday, December 12, 2025—an event that will long be remembered in the annals of the institution.The reopening ceremony was conducted on behalf of the Gangwari of Ganye, HisContinue reading "Historic Relief at FGC Ganye as Juma’at Mosque Reopens, Ends Students’ Risky Friday Journeys"
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