Published: September 2, 2025 — SaharaNews247 By Ifeoma Amadi — Senior Reporter, SaharaNews247 Tragedy in Kwami, Gombe State A night of terror descended on Kwami community in Gombe State on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, when suspected kidnappers launched a violent raid. According to multiple local reports, the attackers attempted to abduct residents but were resisted […]
By Smart Chuks — SaharaNews247(Investigative · Analysis · Policy) Introduction Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has once again been laid bare in a new report by SBM Intelligence, a leading geopolitical research firm. Between July 2024 and June 2025, kidnappers across the country abducted 4,722 people in 997 incidents, demanding a staggering ₦48 billion in ransoms. Out
By: Chinedu Okafor — Senior Transportation & Infrastructure Correspondent, SaharaNews247Published: August 26, 2025 Introduction The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the suspension of the Abuja–Kaduna train service following a derailment on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The incident occurred at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations around 11:09 a.m.. Although no fatalities were recorded,
By Adaeze Okafor | August 25, 2025 | SaharaNews247 Executive Summary Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued 27 abducted passengers in Amoda community, Ohimini Local Government Area (LGA), Benue State. Multiple reputable media outlets have confirmed the operation, which formed part of broader nationwide offensives against kidnappers and terrorists. Reports indicate that no
Meta Title: Sunday Igboho’s “Cat Secret” Allegation: Fact, Betrayal and the 2021 DSS RaidMeta Description: Sunday Igboho claims a close friend betrayed him during the July 2021 raid by leaking his “cat secret” to DSS operatives. This in-depth feature explores the facts, context, and cultural symbolism behind the story.Slug: sunday-igboho-cat-secret-dss-raid-analysis Introduction – A Raid Shrouded
By Smart Chuks Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, recently linked the surge in killings to the build-up to the 2027 elections. We verify the facts, analyze the context, and explore the implications for Nigeria’s security and democracy. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has raised alarm over the recent
By SaharaNews247 Investigative Team At least 15 people were killed and several homes set ablaze in coordinated night attacks on seven villages in Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Multiple credible news outlets confirm the incident, which occurred on the night of Monday, August 18, 2025, and was reported publicly on August
Date: August 21, 2025Location: Egwuma & Ogbai Communities, Agatu LGA, Benue StateBy SaharaNews247 Newsroom Summary A fresh wave of violence struck Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, when suspected armed herders attacked the farming communities of Egwuma and Ogbai. Four people, including a mother and her son, were brutally
Published: August 20, 2025 • By SaharaNews247 Editorial Desk Bokkos Concerned Youths (BCY) have alleged that more than 10 communities in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA), hi that have devastated local populations. Independent human rights monitors and conflict trackers confirm repeated violent attacks and mass displacement in Bokkos, though the full list of “sacked” communities
By SaharaNews247 Editorial Desk Nigeria’s fight against terrorism has reached a historic milestone. On August 16, 2025, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced the capture of two of the country’s most-wanted terror leaders linked to the extremist group Ansaru, an al-Qaida-aligned splinter of Boko Haram. According to the official statement, the operation was months
