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saharareporters.com Sahara Reporters is a news agency based in New York City that focuses on promoting citizen journalism by encouraging everyday people to report stories about corruption, human rights abuses and other political misconduct in Africa, with special focus on Nigeria .
saharareporters.com Omoyele Yele Sowore (born 16 February 1971) is a Nigerian politician, human rights activist , citizen reporter, writer, lecturer and pro-democracy campaigner, known for founding the online news agency Sahara Reporters .
Boko Haram rose to prominence in northwestern Nigeria in the early 2010's, growing to control territory in Borno State, southern Niger, and northern Cameroon.In 2021, the Islamic State - West Africa Province, which formed from ex-Boko Haram groups, launched an offensive that saw the death of Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau and ISWAP dominating former Boko Haram strongholds. [2]
Nigerian senator Abah Moro, who represents Odugbeho's area of Benue in the Nigerian Senate, condemned the attack and stated 40 people were killed. [3] The spokesman for the Benue State police stated that the police had knowledge of the attack and would send reinforcements from Operation Whirl Stroke to the area. [6]
John Togo (1970s – May 2011), also known as John Ipoko, was a militant leader and the founder of the Niger Delta Liberation Front (NDLF). Born circa 1970 in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Togo became known for his leadership in the fight against the Nigerian government and multinational oil corporations allegedly exploiting the resources of the region.
Ekpa Simon Njoku [3] (born 21 March 1985), generally known as Simon Ekpa, is a Finnish politician and Biafran political activist. [4] [5] In 2022, while in Finland, he declared the activation of the Biafra Government In Exile (BGIE), and in 2023 declared himself the leader (titled "Prime Minister") of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE).
Dele Farotimi Born Oladele Farotimi (1968-04-27) 27 April 1968 (age 56) Nigeria Education Lagos State University Occupations Activist Lawyer Author Years active 1999–present Organization (RAMINBA) Notable work Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System Political party Labour Party (2019–present Website www.delefarotimi.com Dele Farotimi (born 27 April 1968), is a Nigerian lawyer, author, and ...
The Department of State Service (DSS) is said to be investigating the Senator representing Bauchi South District Shehu Buba, over his Alleged link to a notorious bandit Abubakar Idris.