Farmers and stakeholders in Nigeria’s South-South region have raised an urgent alarm, calling on President Bola Tinubu and governors of oil-producing states to take decisive action against herders who continue to invade farmlands, destroy crops, and threaten food security.Vanguard Newspaper, in a post on its official X handle, highlighted the growing tension as farmers vowedContinueContinue reading “Niger Delta Farmers to Tinubu, Governors: End Herders’ Invasion to Avert Food Crisis”
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UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over Viral TikTok Video
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled a female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies in a heated altercation that stemmed from a TikTok recording.The expulsion was officially communicated in a letter dated February 13, 2025, signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr.ContinueContinue reading “UNIZIK Expels Female Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over Viral TikTok Video”
A New Dawn for the North-West: Speaker Abbas Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Poverty, and Development
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has issued a clarion call for urgent, coordinated action to tackle the deepening crisis of insecurity, poverty, and infrastructural decay in Nigeria’s North-West region.Speaking at the inauguration of the House Committee on the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) at the National Assembly, Abbas underscored the needContinueContinue reading “A New Dawn for the North-West: Speaker Abbas Demands Urgent Action on Insecurity, Poverty, and Development”
CBN Introduces N100 Fee on ATM Withdrawals Below N20,000, Scraps Free Interbank Transactions
In a move set to reshape banking habits across Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that withdrawals below N20,000 from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of other banks will now attract a N100 fee per transaction. This policy, part of a broader revision of ATM charges, will take effect from March 1, 2025.TheContinueContinue reading “CBN Introduces N100 Fee on ATM Withdrawals Below N20,000, Scraps Free Interbank Transactions”
DSS DG Proposes Mandatory Recruitment of First-Class Graduates to Bolster National Security
In a bold move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s intelligence framework, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has proposed a groundbreaking policy mandating the recruitment of first-class graduates into the nation’s premier intelligence agency.Announcing the proposal via its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that the DSS chief believes theContinueContinue reading “DSS DG Proposes Mandatory Recruitment of First-Class Graduates to Bolster National Security”
Kalu Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seat for Nigeria, Calls for Inclusive Multilateralism
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has made a compelling case for Nigeria to be granted a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Speaking at the Heads of Parliaments meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Kalu underscored the need to redefine multilateralism to address theContinueContinue reading “Kalu Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seat for Nigeria, Calls for Inclusive Multilateralism”
APC GOES DIGITAL: RULING PARTY LAUNCHES E-REGISTRATION TO LINK MEMBERSHIP TO NIN AHEAD OF 2027
In a bold step toward modernizing its internal structure, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a digital membership registration system aimed at creating a comprehensive and verifiable database of its members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu and executed through a partnership with Tunmef Global Limited, isContinueContinue reading “APC GOES DIGITAL: RULING PARTY LAUNCHES E-REGISTRATION TO LINK MEMBERSHIP TO NIN AHEAD OF 2027”
Nigerian Lawmakers Summon Customs Boss Over Retirement Standoff, Threaten Arrest of NIMC DG
In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian House of Representatives has summoned the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other top officials over their alleged refusal to retire despite reaching the mandatory service age. Lawmakers, in a firm stance against what they describe as a blatant disregard for public service rules, areContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Lawmakers Summon Customs Boss Over Retirement Standoff, Threaten Arrest of NIMC DG”
Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses Again in 2025, Plunging Homes and Businesses into Darkness
For the second time in 2025, Nigeria’s national power grid has suffered a major collapse, leaving homes and businesses across Lagos State and other major cities in total blackout.The latest grid failure occurred at exactly 11:34 AM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, according to a statement released by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).> “DearContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s National Grid Collapses Again in 2025, Plunging Homes and Businesses into Darkness”
Chaos at UNIZIK: Female Student Attacks Lecturer Over Interrupted Dance Video
A female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has sparked outrage after physically attacking a lecturer who interrupted her while she was filming a dance video.The shocking altercation, which was captured on camera and has since gone viral, unfolded within the university premises, drawing widespread reactions from students and social media users.ContinueContinue reading “Chaos at UNIZIK: Female Student Attacks Lecturer Over Interrupted Dance Video”
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