The Kwara State House of Assembly has issued a clarion call to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, urging immediate and rigorous enforcement of the state’s Street Begging Prohibition Law to arrest the alarming surge of street begging and its ripple effects on security and public order.The passionate appeal was made during Wednesday’s plenary session, following a motionContinueContinue reading “Kwara Assembly Demands Swift Action on Street Begging, Unveils Plans for Tougher Anti-Cult Law”
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“Western Education is Formality, Real Success Lies in Discipline and Skill — Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Tells Youths”
In a speech that has ignited debate across the nation, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, declared that Western education is merely a formality and not a prerequisite for achieving success in life.Addressing a gathering of farmers and artisans in Bauchi, Governor Mohammed urged young people to embrace discipline, shun self-destructive behaviors, and focus on self-improvementContinueContinue reading ““Western Education is Formality, Real Success Lies in Discipline and Skill — Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Tells Youths””
BORDERLINE TERROR: Benin Republic Shuts Border With Nigeria’s Kwara Over Arms Smuggling, Rise Of Deadly Mahmuda Group
In a dramatic turn of regional security events, the Republic of Benin has sealed its borders with several communities in Nigeria’s Kwara State, citing the rise of a shadowy terror group known as Mahmuda and rampant arms smuggling operations as the catalyst for the decision.Credible sources told SaharaReporters that on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, theContinueContinue reading “BORDERLINE TERROR: Benin Republic Shuts Border With Nigeria’s Kwara Over Arms Smuggling, Rise Of Deadly Mahmuda Group”
Chaos in Matrimony: Two Co-Wives Land in Hospital After Using ‘Kayan Mata’ to Win Back Husband’s Attention
Abuja, Nigeria – A dramatic turn of events has shaken a household in the Federal Capital Territory after two co-wives were reportedly hospitalised following complications from ingesting an aphrodisiac locally known as kayan mata. The incident, which has gone viral, was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.According to the report,ContinueContinue reading “Chaos in Matrimony: Two Co-Wives Land in Hospital After Using ‘Kayan Mata’ to Win Back Husband’s Attention”
Scam, Power and Vanishing Acts: Alleged Job Racketeer Tied to Presidency Dodges Court in Adamawa
The trial of Umar Abubakar, an alleged job racketeer who claimed ties to the Nigerian Presidency, suffered a dramatic delay on Tuesday after the defendant failed to appear before the Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola.The case, prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), revolves around a 2022 undercoverContinueContinue reading “Scam, Power and Vanishing Acts: Alleged Job Racketeer Tied to Presidency Dodges Court in Adamawa”
Birthday Bash Gone Wrong: EKSU Final-Year Student Fakes Kidnap to Spend Night With Boyfriend
In a shocking twist that has stirred outrage and disbelief, a graduating student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Helen Kayode, has been apprehended by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly orchestrating her own abduction—just to spend the night with her boyfriend.The scandal unfolded after Helen sent a distress message to her sister on MayContinueContinue reading “Birthday Bash Gone Wrong: EKSU Final-Year Student Fakes Kidnap to Spend Night With Boyfriend”
“Call for Heritage Healing: Adamawa Traditional Medicine Practitioners Urge Government to Establish Health Centres”
By Usman Umar Girei In a passionate appeal that underscores the significance of indigenous healing systems, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association in Girei Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Dr. Umar Malami, has called on the state government to establish Traditional Health Care Centres across the state.Dr. Malami made the callContinueContinue reading ““Call for Heritage Healing: Adamawa Traditional Medicine Practitioners Urge Government to Establish Health Centres””
“Trapped in Terror: Iraqi Employer Allegedly Rapes Trafficked Nigerian Woman, Pressures Her to Lie in Court — Rights Group Cries Out for Urgent Rescue”
A Nigerian human rights organisation, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised a distressing alarm over the plight of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq, allegedly raped, abused, and now coerced into retracting her claims under legal duress.The foundation is calling on the Nigerian Federal Government to immediately intervene and secure Omowunmi’s releaseContinueContinue reading ““Trapped in Terror: Iraqi Employer Allegedly Rapes Trafficked Nigerian Woman, Pressures Her to Lie in Court — Rights Group Cries Out for Urgent Rescue””
Outrage Brews as Civil Societies Demand Police Justify ₦6 Billion Uniform Contract in FOI Request
A coalition of frontline civil society organisations has fired off a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Nigeria Police Force, demanding a full breakdown of a controversial ₦6 billion contract allegedly awarded for the procurement of police uniforms under suspicious circumstances.Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Director of Peering Advocacy and Advancement CentreContinueContinue reading “Outrage Brews as Civil Societies Demand Police Justify ₦6 Billion Uniform Contract in FOI Request”
JUST IN: Federal Government Unveils Game-Changing Digital Identity Verification System
In a bold move to enhance digital security and streamline access to essential services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a cutting-edge identity verification service under the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).Announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, the newly launched service, known as NIN Authentication, marks a major leap forward inContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Federal Government Unveils Game-Changing Digital Identity Verification System”
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