Tension and outrage have engulfed Onicha Olona, a quiet agrarian community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, following a deadly attack that left one man dead and another critically wounded. The villagers allege the mayhem was orchestrated by a notorious land grabber, Chief Jerry Chukwuma Nkeweshe—popularly called “Babies”—with the backing of armedContinueContinue reading “Bloody Land Feud: One Killed, Another Hospitalised as Police and Alleged Land Grabber Invade Delta Community – Residents Cry Foul, Demand Justice”
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Brain Drain Crisis: 85% of Government-Sponsored Nigerian Students Abroad Never Return — Education Minister Alausa
In a startling revelation that underscores Nigeria’s deepening brain drain crisis, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that a staggering 85 percent of Nigerian students sent abroad on government scholarships never return to contribute to national development.The minister made the disclosure in a post shared via Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, expressingContinueContinue reading “Brain Drain Crisis: 85% of Government-Sponsored Nigerian Students Abroad Never Return — Education Minister Alausa”
Sokoto Teen Critic, Hamdiyya Sharif, Abducted and Found Unconscious in Zamfara Hospital Amid Political Persecution
In a deeply troubling twist to an ongoing saga of political repression, Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif, an 18-year-old activist and vocal critic of Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu, has been found in critical condition at a hospital in Zamfara State, days after she was declared missing under suspicious circumstances.Her lawyer, Abba Hikima, confirmed her discovery viaContinueContinue reading “Sokoto Teen Critic, Hamdiyya Sharif, Abducted and Found Unconscious in Zamfara Hospital Amid Political Persecution”
Tension Boils Over in Oyo Assembly as Lawmakers Storm Out Over Controversial Obas Council Bill
A dramatic political storm erupted on Tuesday in the Oyo State House of Assembly as two lawmakers staged a walkout in protest of a fiercely debated bill amending the leadership structure of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs.The amendment, which passed amid rising tension and visible discord, reinstates a rotational chairmanship among Oyo State’sContinueContinue reading “Tension Boils Over in Oyo Assembly as Lawmakers Storm Out Over Controversial Obas Council Bill”
Electrifying Ties: China to Establish EV Factories in Nigeria as Strategic Partnership Deepens
In a major diplomatic and industrial development, China has unveiled plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plants in Nigeria, as part of a broader strategy to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate industrialisation in Africa’s most populous nation.This announcement came during a courtesy visit by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Yu Dunhai, toContinueContinue reading “Electrifying Ties: China to Establish EV Factories in Nigeria as Strategic Partnership Deepens”
“African Football Mourns a Titan: Cameroon Legend Emmanuel Kunde Passes Away Peacefully at 68”
African football is draped in sorrow following the sudden and heartbreaking death of Emmanuel Jérôme Kunde — a towering icon whose name is etched in gold across the annals of the beautiful game. The legendary Cameroonian defender passed away in his sleep on Friday, May 16, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacyContinueContinue reading ““African Football Mourns a Titan: Cameroon Legend Emmanuel Kunde Passes Away Peacefully at 68””
“Where Is Atiku Isah?”—Family Raises Alarm Over Missing NANS President As DSS Faces Torture, Cover-Up Allegations
The family of the embattled President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Abubakar Isah, has cried out in distress, revealing they have no knowledge of his whereabouts after he was allegedly whisked away by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The shocking development comes amid growing concerns over Isah’s safety,ContinueContinue reading ““Where Is Atiku Isah?”—Family Raises Alarm Over Missing NANS President As DSS Faces Torture, Cover-Up Allegations”
Tragedy in Delta: Woman Dies Mysteriously After TikTok Date, Police Blame Generator Fumes
A budding online romance has ended in tragedy after a young woman, simply identified as Brenda, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Warri, Delta State, shortly after spending a night at the residence of a man she met on TikTok.The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has reignited fears about the dangers of virtualContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Delta: Woman Dies Mysteriously After TikTok Date, Police Blame Generator Fumes”
“Tinubu’s Era of Opulence: Reps Get N1 Billion, Senators N2 Billion for Constituency Projects – Ayodele Asalu Alleges”
A former aspirant for the House of Representatives, Ayodele Asalu, has made explosive claims about the financial windfall allegedly enjoyed by lawmakers since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office and scrapped the controversial fuel subsidy.According to Asalu, the budgetary allocation for constituency projects has seen an unprecedented hike under Tinubu’s administration. He asserted that noContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu’s Era of Opulence: Reps Get N1 Billion, Senators N2 Billion for Constituency Projects – Ayodele Asalu Alleges””
Drama in the Senate: Court Hears Senator Natasha’s Contempt Case Against Akpabio, Others Over Controversial Suspension
The Federal High Court in Abuja is set for a dramatic showdown today, Tuesday, May 13, as it hears a barrage of contempt applications filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) against the leadership of the Nigerian Senate, including its President, Godswill Akpabio, over her contentious suspension from legislative duties.The high-stakes suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, namesContinueContinue reading “Drama in the Senate: Court Hears Senator Natasha’s Contempt Case Against Akpabio, Others Over Controversial Suspension”
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