House of Reps Pressures Nigerian Army to Release Okuama Killings Report, Demand Justice for Victims

The House of Representatives has issued a strong directive to the Nigerian Army, demanding the immediate release of its investigation report on the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama Community, Ughelli South, Delta State, on March 14, 2024.The resolution, passed during plenary on Monday, followed a motion sponsored by Rep. Francis Waive and was presidedContinueContinue reading “House of Reps Pressures Nigerian Army to Release Okuama Killings Report, Demand Justice for Victims”

Political Earthquake: Atiku, Obi, Osinbajo, and Ex-Buhari Officials Plot Defection to SDP After El-Rufai’s Exit

The Nigerian political landscape is bracing for a seismic shift as prominent figures from Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and ex-Attorney General Abubakar Malami, are reportedly set to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This move follows the shocking defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the All ProgressivesContinueContinue reading “Political Earthquake: Atiku, Obi, Osinbajo, and Ex-Buhari Officials Plot Defection to SDP After El-Rufai’s Exit”

Locked Out But Undeterred: Fubara Insists on Re-Presenting Rivers’ 2025 Budget

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the actions of the Rivers State House of Assembly, which denied him entry into the Assembly quarters on Wednesday. Despite this, Fubara has vowed to push forward with his plans to re-present the 2025 Budget, as directed by the Assembly following the Supreme Court’s verdictContinueContinue reading “Locked Out But Undeterred: Fubara Insists on Re-Presenting Rivers’ 2025 Budget”

Rivers State Political Showdown: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Resume Plenary After Blocking Governor Fubara’s Budget Presentation

The political crisis in Rivers State deepened on Wednesday as lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, resumed plenary amid heightened tensions over Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s failed attempt to present the 2025 budget.A video obtained by SaharaReporters captured the moment Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other legislative officials, wielding theContinueContinue reading “Rivers State Political Showdown: Pro-Wike Lawmakers Resume Plenary After Blocking Governor Fubara’s Budget Presentation”

Wike Blasts Fubara: Calls Rivers Governor’s Letter to Assembly ‘Useless’

In yet another dramatic turn in the ongoing political battle in Rivers State, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate-past governor, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s letter to the State House of Assembly as “useless.”Wike, a dominant force in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a key political player inContinueContinue reading “Wike Blasts Fubara: Calls Rivers Governor’s Letter to Assembly ‘Useless’”

Troops Crush Retaliatory Onslaught Over Bandit Kingpin’s Death, Neutralize 40 Terrorists in Zamfara

By Zagazola Makama In a decisive and brutal encounter, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, successfully crushed a massive retaliatory attack by armed bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, eliminating at least 40 terrorists in a fierce battle.The attack was triggered by the eliminationContinueContinue reading “Troops Crush Retaliatory Onslaught Over Bandit Kingpin’s Death, Neutralize 40 Terrorists in Zamfara”

Terror in Bwari: Gunmen in Military Uniform Abduct Traditional Ruler, Grandsons, and Five Others in Abuja Midnight Raid

In a chilling midnight raid, gunmen disguised in military uniforms stormed Dnako village in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, abducting the traditional ruler, HRH Etsu Yuda Garba, along with two of his grandchildren and five other residents.The attack, which occurred around 12:03 a.m., sent shockwaves through the community as heavily armed assailants wielding AK-47ContinueContinue reading “Terror in Bwari: Gunmen in Military Uniform Abduct Traditional Ruler, Grandsons, and Five Others in Abuja Midnight Raid”

IGP Egbetokun Bans Public Parade of Criminal Suspects, Citing Human Rights Concerns

In a landmark decision, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially banned the public parade of criminal suspects by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.The announcement was made through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the country. This directive marks a significant shift in policing procedures, aligningContinueContinue reading “IGP Egbetokun Bans Public Parade of Criminal Suspects, Citing Human Rights Concerns”

Bloodshed and Outrage: Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo Erupt in Protests Over Mass Killings

Nigeria was gripped by fury and grief as protests erupted across three states—Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo—following the brutal killings of at least 28 people by suspected herdsmen and bandits. The development, which was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X handle, has sparked a wave of anger and condemnation.Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of horrorContinueContinue reading “Bloodshed and Outrage: Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo Erupt in Protests Over Mass Killings”

Amnesty International Demands Justice Over Drunken Policeman’s Killing of Young Nigerian Footballer

Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has demanded an immediate and impartial investigation into the brutal killing of a young footballer, Sani, by a drunken police officer in Niger State.The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in Angwan-Kaje, Maitumbi, Minna, where Sani was shot dead while sleeping at his friend’s tea stallContinueContinue reading “Amnesty International Demands Justice Over Drunken Policeman’s Killing of Young Nigerian Footballer”