Security

Perm. Sec, Ministry of Defence Pays Familiarization Visit TO Army Headquarters

By Ada Nkong ….Pledges Ministry's support to the military towards achieving its mandate. In a bid to strengthen civil -military synergy between the Army Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence,  the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence Mr Richard Pheelangwa has paid a  familiarization visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu  at… Continue reading Perm. Sec, Ministry of Defence Pays Familiarization Visit TO Army Headquarters

OBITUARY

Eulogies Flow for Rev. Fr. Victor Achima Owan at Requiem Mass

By Ada Nkong Life is changed not ended at death! That was the submission of Fr. Jake Otonko when he delivered the homily at the requiem mass for Late Reverend Father Victor Achima Owan Enoh held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Maitama. Fr.Otonko in his sermon expressed optimism that Fr. Victor is in a… Continue reading Eulogies Flow for Rev. Fr. Victor Achima Owan at Requiem Mass

Security

Ministry of Defence to Strengthen Border Security, Veterans Welfare Amid Policy Reforms —Musa.

The Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening border security, improving veterans’ welfare, and reviewing key defence policy frameworks to enhance Nigeria’s national security architecture. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving members of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) during a courtesy visit… Continue reading Ministry of Defence to Strengthen Border Security, Veterans Welfare Amid Policy Reforms —Musa.

POLITICS

Widespread Voter Apathy characterizes polls at Nyanya, Karu in FCT Chairmanship Polls

By Ada Nkong Election observers have decried the widespread voter apathy witnessed in the 2026 FCT Chairmanship and councillorship election. Though most INEC officials arrived and set up in good time, as at 9:30 ,10 AM fewer than 10 percent of expected voters were at their polling unitElection observers who spoke to us blamed it… Continue reading Widespread Voter Apathy characterizes polls at Nyanya, Karu in FCT Chairmanship Polls

OPINION

SERIAL GOOFS DIRECTED AT IGP UNFOUNDED

By BolaBakare Since the Nigerian Presidency decided on extension of tenure for the performing Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun, the Sahara Reporters has conferred on itself the dishonorable task of running down and hurling invectives after invectives at the Police Chief. Sadly, this task has been done in bad taste as the bulk of narratives… Continue reading SERIAL GOOFS DIRECTED AT IGP UNFOUNDED

POLITICS

Tension as Reps Disagree Over Electoral Act Amendment

Y Ada Nkong After adopting the Votes and Proceedings of the previous sitting, tension erupted on the floor of the House of Representatives as lawmakers sought to rescind the earlier passage of the Electoral Act amendment. The Speaker, hon. Tajudeen Abbas, put the question to a voice vote. While the “nays” clearly appeared louder across… Continue reading Tension as Reps Disagree Over Electoral Act Amendment

AGRICULTURE

NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

The need to amplify women's voices by empowering them economically has been underscored. The Vice- President Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Zone D, Comrade Chizoba Ogbeche brought this to the fore during a courtesy visit to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to discuss collaboration to empower women in the area of Agriculture. Drawing attention… Continue reading NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

POLITICS

Think Cross River Team Names Hon Emmanuel Ironbar as Chief Convener, Backs Governor Otu’s People-First Agenda

The Think Cross River Team, led by its Convener, Papa Dorncklaimz Enamhe, has paid a solidarity visit to the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Dr Emmanuel Ironbar, during which the group formally announced him as the Chief Convener of the Think Cross River initiative. The delegation included the team’s… Continue reading Think Cross River Team Names Hon Emmanuel Ironbar as Chief Convener, Backs Governor Otu’s People-First Agenda

ECONOMY

FG Vows To Punish Killers of NSCDC Officer, Kit Marshals to Combat Illegal Miners

The Federal Government has resolved to provide weapons and equipment to boost the fire power of Mining Marshals to combat illegal mining . Following the loss of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps during an operation to counter illegal mining in Niger State, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake… Continue reading FG Vows To Punish Killers of NSCDC Officer, Kit Marshals to Combat Illegal Miners