PoliticsNigeria has taken to its official online handle and announced that, In a decisive counter-offensive that underscored the rising momentum of security operations in Benue State, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Wednesday foiled a deadly ambush attempt and eliminated three notorious bandits terrorising communities in Ukum Local Government Area.The coordinated operation—conducted on 11Continue reading "BREAKING: Troops Crush Deadly Ambush Plot in Benue, Neutralise Three Notorious Bandits"
BREAKING: Nigerian Troops Eliminate Top Bandits’ Warlord Kachalla Kallamu — Major Blow to Bello Turji’s Terror Network in Sokoto
In a decisive breakthrough for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations, troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, have neutralised a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, a feared lieutenant and close ally of terror mastermind Bello Turji, in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area of Sokoto State.According to credible security sources who spoke to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigerian Troops Eliminate Top Bandits’ Warlord Kachalla Kallamu — Major Blow to Bello Turji’s Terror Network in Sokoto"
GANYE–JADA ROAD TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATES AS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ENTERS CRITICAL PHASE
The massive road repair and construction project stretching from the LCCN Junction in Ganye, through Yebbi and Mbulo, and linking Jada Local Government Area, has entered a defining stage — and residents are celebrating what many describe as a long-awaited lifeline for the region.Heavy-duty bulldozers have now begun the crucial task of tilling and levellingContinue reading "GANYE–JADA ROAD TRANSFORMATION ACCELERATES AS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION ENTERS CRITICAL PHASE"
BREAKING: Ex-Anambra Governor Chris Ngige Dramatically Arrested in Abuja in Midnight EFCC Raid
Former Anambra State Governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has been dramatically arrested by security operatives during a late-night operation at his Abuja residence, sparking nationwide shock and speculation.The arrest took place at his home on Justice Mohammed Bello Street, Abuja, under tense circumstances. Witnesses reported the presence ofContinue reading "BREAKING: Ex-Anambra Governor Chris Ngige Dramatically Arrested in Abuja in Midnight EFCC Raid"
BREAKING: Defence Headquarters Orders Nationwide Removal of Illegal Roadblocks, Moves to Boost Mobility and Security Intelligence
Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a decisive order for the immediate dismantling of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints across Nigeria’s major highways, in a sweeping move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and restoring smooth movement for civilians and security forces.The directive,Continue reading "BREAKING: Defence Headquarters Orders Nationwide Removal of Illegal Roadblocks, Moves to Boost Mobility and Security Intelligence"
JUST IN: Laughter, Side-Eyes and Subtle Jabs as Akpabio, Natasha Share Same Birthday on Senate Floor
A mild drama unfolded on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s 63rd birthday coincided with the 47th birthday of his long-time critic and colleague, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central — sparking laughter, whispers, and a wave of political undertones inside the Red Chamber.The scene began with the Senate’sContinue reading "JUST IN: Laughter, Side-Eyes and Subtle Jabs as Akpabio, Natasha Share Same Birthday on Senate Floor"
BREAKING: Political Earthquake in Rivers — Governor Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC After Meeting With Tinubu
Rivers State has been thrown into a new political reality as Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending years of loyalty to the opposition party and reshaping the power map in the South-South.Governor Fubara made the dramatic declaration during a high-levelContinue reading "BREAKING: Political Earthquake in Rivers — Governor Fubara Dumps PDP, Joins APC After Meeting With Tinubu"
BREAKING: NAF Clarifies ‘Seized’ Aircraft in Burkina Faso — Says Precautionary Landing Saved Lives, Crew Safe and Preparing for Departure
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dismissed rumours surrounding the alleged seizure of one of its C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in Burkina Faso, clarifying that the aircraft executed an emergency diversion and precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso due to a technical issue.In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, AirContinue reading "BREAKING: NAF Clarifies ‘Seized’ Aircraft in Burkina Faso — Says Precautionary Landing Saved Lives, Crew Safe and Preparing for Departure"
ENERGY VISIONARY HONOURED: ENGR. AHMAD SALIHIJO AHMAD BAGS PRESTIGIOUS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ADAMAWA
By Usman Umar YOLA — The Coalition For A Better Adamawa (CBA), in partnership with the Public Sparkers Network of Africa (PSNA), on Saturday conferred a high-profile Award of Excellence on Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, former Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in recognition of his trailblazing contributions to Nigeria’s energy transformation andContinue reading "ENERGY VISIONARY HONOURED: ENGR. AHMAD SALIHIJO AHMAD BAGS PRESTIGIOUS EXCELLENCE AWARD IN ADAMAWA"
MIDNIGHT TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: TWO DEAD, TWO CRITICALLY INJURED IN SEPARATE CRASHES ON OJEDOLA BRIDGE AND THIRD MAINLAND
Lagos was thrown into grief on Monday as two people lost their lives and two others sustained serious injuries in separate late-night and early-morning crashes on major highways in the state.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed that both crashesContinue reading "MIDNIGHT TRAGEDY IN LAGOS: TWO DEAD, TWO CRITICALLY INJURED IN SEPARATE CRASHES ON OJEDOLA BRIDGE AND THIRD MAINLAND"
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