In a dramatic turn of events, eight students sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and 11 others abducted by suspected riverine pirates in Rivers State have been rescued after enduring 21 grueling days in captivity.The victims, seized on May 6, 2025, were passengers aboard two boats traveling to Bille in DegemaContinueContinue reading “Terror in the Creeks: Eight Abducted WASSCE Students, 11 Others Freed After 21 Days in Captivity”
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“I Wanted to Flee Abroad With My Share” — 25-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Confesses After Abducting Teen for N20 Million Ransom in Lagos
In a chilling confession that underscores the rising desperation among youth-driven criminal networks, a 25-year-old suspected kidnapper, Musa Shaibu, has admitted to plotting an escape abroad with his share of a N20 million ransom after participating in the abduction of a 14-year-old boy in Lagos State.Shaibu, who belongs to a five-man kidnapping syndicate, was arrestedContinueContinue reading ““I Wanted to Flee Abroad With My Share” — 25-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Confesses After Abducting Teen for N20 Million Ransom in Lagos”
Inferno of Justice: Kano Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today in Grisly Mosque Arson That Killed 25 Worshippers
A Kano Upper Shariah Court will today (Monday) deliver its much-anticipated verdict in the tragic and high-profile case of Shafiu Abubakar Gadan, the man accused of orchestrating one of the most horrifying acts of violence in Kano State’s recent history—the deliberate torching of a mosque filled with worshippers.The chilling incident occurred on May 16, 2024,ContinueContinue reading “Inferno of Justice: Kano Court Set to Deliver Verdict Today in Grisly Mosque Arson That Killed 25 Worshippers”
NSIB Launches In-Depth Probe Into Ilorin Aviation College Crash: Flight Data Card Recovered, Victims Stable
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a comprehensive investigation following the crash-landing of a Diamond DA42 aircraft operated by the International Aviation College, Ilorin. The mishap occurred on Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 5:28 p.m., during a simulated instrument approach on Runway 05 of the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Kwara State.TheContinueContinue reading “NSIB Launches In-Depth Probe Into Ilorin Aviation College Crash: Flight Data Card Recovered, Victims Stable”
“Postponing the Funeral Doesn’t Revive the Dead: Jonathan’s Fall and Tinubu’s Fatal Déjà Vu”
By Barr. Solomon Dalung In the annals of Nigerian political history, no president basked in as much orchestrated adulation heading into a re-election bid as Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. His 2015 campaign was a grand theatre of endorsements—across party lines and power blocs. Governors, senators, traditional rulers, religious clerics, billionaires, and over 10,000 well-funded support groupsContinueContinue reading ““Postponing the Funeral Doesn’t Revive the Dead: Jonathan’s Fall and Tinubu’s Fatal Déjà Vu””
ASUU Issues Strike Ultimatum: Accuses Nigerian Government of Sabotaging Public Universities Over Unfulfilled 2009 Pact
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a bold ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding the immediate implementation of the long-overdue 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a crippling nationwide strike that could once again paralyse academic activities across public universities.At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, ASUU National President, Dr. Chris Piwuna,ContinueContinue reading “ASUU Issues Strike Ultimatum: Accuses Nigerian Government of Sabotaging Public Universities Over Unfulfilled 2009 Pact”
DSS Swoops on Cybercrime Syndicate: 20 Arrested for Hacking 2025 UTME Results in Multi-Million Naira Scam
In a major breakthrough against cybercrime in Nigeria’s education sector, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force have arrested at least 20 suspects for allegedly hacking into the Computer-Based Test (CBT) systems used during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation BoardContinueContinue reading “DSS Swoops on Cybercrime Syndicate: 20 Arrested for Hacking 2025 UTME Results in Multi-Million Naira Scam”
Tensions Soar as Wike Orders Sealing of PDP National Secretariat in Abuja
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly ordered the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja, beginning Monday.The announcement was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating:“BREAKING: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directedContinueContinue reading “Tensions Soar as Wike Orders Sealing of PDP National Secretariat in Abuja”
Bloody Showdown in Abia: Nigerian Army Storms ESN Stronghold, Recovers Millions, Weapons — One Soldier Killed
In a fierce and high-stakes operation, troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have dismantled a fortified camp allegedly belonging to the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State, leading to the recovery of a staggering cache of arms, cash, and logistics — but at the cost ofContinueContinue reading “Bloody Showdown in Abia: Nigerian Army Storms ESN Stronghold, Recovers Millions, Weapons — One Soldier Killed”
Royal Union in Ganye: WALIN Ganye Hosts Grand Wedding Fatiha for Sons Amidst Mammoth Crowd
The ancient town of Ganye stood still on Friday, May 23, 2025, as dignitaries, admirers, political elites, and well-wishers from far and wide trooped to the residence of Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the revered WALIN Ganye and Chairman/CEO of Shamad Concept Nigeria Ltd., for the wedding fatiha of his two sons.From early hours of the day,ContinueContinue reading “Royal Union in Ganye: WALIN Ganye Hosts Grand Wedding Fatiha for Sons Amidst Mammoth Crowd”
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