Two Charged in Plot to Attack NYC Mayor’s Home
Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses after attempting to detonate explosives outside the New York City residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Authorities identified the suspects as 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi. Police said the pair planned an attack “even larger” than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, although none of the devices […]
Niger State Woman Recounts Bandit Attacks, Urges Security Support
Hajara Ya’u Madawaki, a displaced resident of Tudun Magaji in Kontagora Local Government Area, has recounted the killing of her children during a violent bandit attack that forced residents to flee their homes. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, Madawaki described the chaos and trauma faced by survivors. Many hid in pits and […]
Prophet Ayodele Warns of Threats to African Leaders, Nigeria
Primate Elijah Ayodele, head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump may target some African presidents, including those in Nigeria, in ways that could worsen the nation’s situation. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele claimed that Trump’s actions are not in support of […]
Tinubu Pledges Peace and Economic Progress for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has vowed that Nigeria will not succumb to those seeking to disrupt peace and unity in the country. He made the remarks on Monday evening during an Interfaith Iftar with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa. Tinubu emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling insecurity, asserting that Nigeria would prevail against […]
Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes
Iran has warned that it could block crude oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, escalating tensions in a conflict that has already unsettled global energy markets. The country’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that it would prevent oil exports from the region […]
Lagos Gives Estate Residents Four Months to Remove Illegal Structures
The Lagos State Government has given residents in state-owned housing estates a four-month deadline to remove all illegal structures and building extensions that violate approved estate layouts. The directive, issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, warned that any construction outside the approved estate plans must be removed within the stipulated period or face […]
Army Officer, Troops Killed in Boko Haram Attack in Borno
A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Umar Farouq, has been confirmed killed during an attack by Boko Haram militants on a military base in Kukawa. Security sources said the base in Kukuwa town came under a coordinated assault on Sunday by fighters linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province, an ISIS-affiliated […]
Troops Kill Three Terrorists in Sokoto Forest Operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed three suspected terrorists during a security operation in Kadam Forest, located in Tangaza Local Government Area. The operation was conducted by personnel of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7 and the 8 Division Strike Team under the Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA. […]
Türkiye Deploys Jets, Defenses to Cyprus Amid Middle East Tensions
Türkiye has deployed six fighter jets and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as the war in Iran enters its 10th day. The Turkish National Defense Ministry said the deployment is part of a “phased approach” to strengthen TRNC’s security in response to regional developments. “Six F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and […]
Labour Party Factions Clash Over Fresh Congress Proposal
The Labour Party State Chairmen Forum has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reject a memo from Senator Nenadi Usman and her group proposing a fresh party congress. The memo, reportedly issued by the party’s Caretaker Committee, sought to hold new congresses from March 26, 2026. The State Chairmen Forum described it as […]
