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The Nation News online has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Residents of Karofi, a suburb of Jalingo, Taraba State, were left in disbelief and outrage on Wednesday after an aide to Governor Agbu Kefas, identified as Alhaji Bello Kasimu, allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old mentally challenged teenager in a violent attack.AccordingContinueContinue reading “Shock in Taraba as Governor’s Aide Allegedly Stabs Mentally Challenged Teenager”

In the just-concluded Ganye Local Government Constituency State House of Assembly bye-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) reclaimed its stronghold with a decisive victory. Behind this triumph stands one name that resonates with political tact, philanthropy, and statesmanship — Walin Ganye.Widely regarded as a political tactician of rare foresight, Walin Ganye once again demonstrated hisContinueContinue reading “Walin Ganye: The Political Mastermind Behind APC’s Resurgence in Ganye Bye-Election”

In less than one hour, a violent rainstorm wreaked untold havoc on Shimankar community in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving destruction, fear, and despair in its trail. Over 50 buildings — including homes, schools, shops, and even a church filled with worshippers — were torn apart by raging winds and pounding rains,ContinueContinue reading ““One Hour of Fury: Plateau Rainstorm Destroys 50 Homes, Schools and Church, Leaving Residents Homeless and Helpless””

The Federal Government of Nigeria has delivered a strong diplomatic rebuke to a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Canada, which controversially classified certain Nigerian political parties as “terrorist organisations.”In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria described the decision as reckless, baseless, andContinueContinue reading “FG Blasts Canadian Court Over ‘Reckless’ Terrorism Label on Nigerian Political Parties”

In a significant move poised to reshape Nigeria’s policing landscape, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced plans to decentralise the recruitment of officers across the country.The announcement followed a high-level meeting held on Thursday with representatives from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The strategic engagement, according toContinueContinue reading “PSC Unveils Plans to Decentralise Police Recruitment Across Nigeria”

In a dramatic turn of events at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, British Airways on Friday denied boarding to 58 passengers scheduled for its Abuja–London flight after discovering a fault in one of the aircraft’s doors.The incident, which has stirred mixed reactions among travellers, was first disclosed by Nigerian Stories via its official XContinueContinue reading “Drama in the Skies: British Airways Offloads 58 Abuja-London Passengers Over Faulty Aircraft Door”

In a bold and uncompromising stance, the Plateau State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a proposed move to relocate the headquarters of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) from Jos, the state capital, warning that such a decision would strike a heavy blow to the state’s socio-economic stability and undermine its historical legacy.The declaration, madeContinueContinue reading “Plateau Assembly Rises in Defence of Jos, Opposes Relocation of Industrial Training Fund Headquarters”

In a candid appeal that blends economic realism with human empathy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently introduce robust social safety nets to shield Nigeria’s most vulnerable citizens from the biting effects of ongoing economic reforms.Speaking to State House correspondents after aContinueContinue reading ““Okonjo-Iweala to Tinubu: Cushion the Pain of Reforms, Protect Vulnerable Nigerians””

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a promising second-year student of the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life after learning he would have to repeat his class for a second consecutive academic session.According to the university’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olarewaju,ContinueContinue reading “OAU Dentistry Student Takes Own Life After Second Academic Setback — Campus Mourns, Calls for Mental Health Awareness”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has lifted the lifetime ban earlier slammed on Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger once accused of unruly conduct, marking the end of a turbulent chapter in her life.The decision, announced on Thursday by AON spokesperson, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, followed a chain ofContinueContinue reading “From Prison to Prestige: Lifetime Flight Ban Lifted on Comfort Emmanson After Ministerial Intervention”