Nigeria Should Aspire Beyond Roads and Salaries As ‘Dividends of Democracy’ – PAACA The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has delivered a stinging critique of Nigeria’s political class for celebrating basic governance functions—such as road construction and salary payment—as grand achievements of democracy.Marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted civil rule, PAACA’s ExecutiveContinueContinue reading ““Beyond Roads and Salaries: Democracy Demands More, Says PAACA””
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NAFDAC Busts Kaduna Syndicate Supplying N35 Million Worth of Expired Drinks Across Northern Nigeria
In a major crackdown on food safety violations, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Kaduna State stocked with expired non-alcoholic beverages valued at over N35 million — all allegedly destined for unsuspecting consumers across Northern Nigeria.The operation, led by Andrew Tamanuwa, Deputy Director of theContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Busts Kaduna Syndicate Supplying N35 Million Worth of Expired Drinks Across Northern Nigeria”
Tensions Rise in Kano as Police Reaffirm Ban on Eid-el-Kabir Durbar Amid Security Alerts
In a decisive move reflecting deepening security concerns, the Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed its ban on all Durbar-related activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The directive, which extends to all corners of the state, underscores what authorities describe as persistent and credible security threats that could jeopardize public peace.In a joint statement issuedContinueContinue reading “Tensions Rise in Kano as Police Reaffirm Ban on Eid-el-Kabir Durbar Amid Security Alerts”
Tragedy in Kaduna: 11 Almajirai Children Die as Sand Heap Collapses During Brick-Making Labour
A tragic incident has thrown the Yardoka community in Kaduna State into mourning, as a collapsed sand heap claimed the lives of 11 almajirai children, aged between four and nine, while they were allegedly engaged in brick-making to support a local building project.The heartbreaking event occurred in the Damau District of the state, when theContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Kaduna: 11 Almajirai Children Die as Sand Heap Collapses During Brick-Making Labour”
Tears and Turmoil in Mokwa: Death Toll Hits 200 as Kainji Dam Suspected in Catastrophic Flooding
The death toll in the devastating Mokwa flood disaster in Niger State has risen as seven more corpses were recovered, pushing the total confirmed deaths to over 200, with hundreds still unaccounted for. The latest grim discovery underscores the scale of the tragedy that has ravaged communities and left a trail of grief, loss, andContinueContinue reading “Tears and Turmoil in Mokwa: Death Toll Hits 200 as Kainji Dam Suspected in Catastrophic Flooding”
🚨 Shock Directive: NCC Orders Banks to Deduct USSD Charges Directly from Mobile Airtime Starting June 3, 2025
In a move that has ignited widespread public reaction, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed banks to begin deducting USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) transaction charges directly from users’ mobile airtime balances—effective June 3, 2025.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking a wave of online debateContinueContinue reading “🚨 Shock Directive: NCC Orders Banks to Deduct USSD Charges Directly from Mobile Airtime Starting June 3, 2025”
Tragedy on the Water: Seven Drown in Sokoto Canoe Mishap Amid Renewed Fears Over Waterway Safety
In a heartbreaking turn of events, seven lives were lost in Sokoto State on Monday, June 2, 2025, after a canoe ferrying passengers between the rural communities of Gidan Hussaini and Sabon Garin Hussaini capsized. Among the dead was the canoe paddler, and not a single soul on board survived the calamity.The fatal incident occurredContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on the Water: Seven Drown in Sokoto Canoe Mishap Amid Renewed Fears Over Waterway Safety”
“South-East Governors Accused of Aiding Jihadist Land Invasion — Intersociety Sounds Alarm Over Grim Security Crisis”
The governors of the five South-East states — Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo — have come under fire following a damning report alleging complicity or negligence in the unchecked influx and settlement of killer herdsmen and jihadists in the region.The alarm was raised by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of LawContinueContinue reading ““South-East Governors Accused of Aiding Jihadist Land Invasion — Intersociety Sounds Alarm Over Grim Security Crisis””
Despair in Mokwa: Displaced Niger Flood Victims Cry Out Over Inhumane Camp Conditions, Beg for Urgent Government Intervention
Hundreds of flood-displaced residents in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State have decried the appalling conditions in the temporary camps set up for their shelter, describing them as unfit for human habitation. The flood, which devastated entire communities, has left victims grappling with hunger, disease risks, and neglect.In emotional interviews, many victims who lostContinueContinue reading “Despair in Mokwa: Displaced Niger Flood Victims Cry Out Over Inhumane Camp Conditions, Beg for Urgent Government Intervention”
Terror in Transit: Eight Abducted as Gunmen Strike Along Enugu Highway, Fear Engulfs Community
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Obioma community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following the brazen abduction of eight travellers by unknown gunmen along the increasingly notorious Udi-Oji River road. The shocking incident, which unfolded on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the community, igniting outrage and deepening concerns over the alarming deteriorationContinueContinue reading “Terror in Transit: Eight Abducted as Gunmen Strike Along Enugu Highway, Fear Engulfs Community”
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