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In a bold and decisive move, the House of Representatives has issued a stern reminder to the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), warning that he lacks the constitutional authority to enact laws or make legislative decisions for the oil-rich South-South state.The announcement, made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle ofContinueContinue reading “Tension in Rivers: Reps Warn Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Powers”

By: Zagazola Makama In a dramatic show of resistance and local bravery, no fewer than 30 armed bandits loyal to the notorious kingpin, Dan Rani, met their end in a blistering ambush by local vigilante operatives—popularly known as Yansakai—near Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.According to intelligence sources who spoke toContinueContinue reading “Blood in the Bush: 30 Bandits Killed, 16 Motorcycles Seized in Daring Zamfara Vigilante Ambush”

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion World Bank loan, insisting that the government should instead prioritize probing and recovering over N233 billion in missing, diverted, or unaccounted public funds from key government agencies, notably the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PlcContinueContinue reading “Reject World Bank’s $1.08bn Loan, Probe Missing N233bn in Power Sector, SERAP Urges Tinubu”

By SOS / Sonala Olumhense In August 2024, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a veteran of Nigeria’s intelligence community, took the reins as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Barely six months later, he has proposed a disturbing redefinition of security in Nigeria—one that seems to absolve the state of its constitutional duty to protectContinueContinue reading ““Shut Down the DSS? When a Security Chief Admits Defeat, Who Defends the Nation?””

Amid Grief and Rage, Families Demand Swift Justice, Threaten Infiltration of Edo Community The families and associates of the 16 hunters brutally lynched in Uromi, Edo State, have issued a chilling ultimatum: arrest and prosecute the killers—or they will take matters into their own hands. In what is rapidly escalating into a volatile national crisis,ContinueContinue reading ““Blood on the Road: Families of Slain Kano Hunters Threaten Reprisal If Uromi Killers Go Unpunished””

The ancient town of Oyo has once again come alive with cultural splendour and regal excitement as Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade ascends the throne as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. After a three-year interregnum following the passing of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the revered stool of the Alaafin has finally found a newContinueContinue reading “Royal Rebirth: Oyo Kingdom Welcomes Oba Akeem Owoade As The 46th Alaafin Amid Grand Ceremony And Tight Security”

In a swift and decisive move, Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has indefinitely suspended a top-ranking government official, Nasiru Abubakar Kigo, over controversial remarks that alleged Kebbi and Sokoto States have the highest number of registered gays and lesbians in Northern Nigeria.The suspension, which sent shockwaves across the state, was confirmed on Friday byContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Kebbi: Governor Suspends Top Official Over Controversial Gay Population Claim”

Fresh waves of outrage have been ignited following reports that former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, held a clandestine meeting on Friday with top officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Bayelsa State, even as public pressure mounts over the illegal detention of 15 domestic workers accused of stealing her jewellery — a caseContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Patience Jonathan in Secret Meeting with Bayelsa Prison Chiefs Amid Shocking 6-Year Detention of 15 Domestic Workers Over Missing Jewellery”

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural financing sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA).The announcement was made via a post on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking a wave of reactions from stakeholdersContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Ayo Sotinrin as New Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture”

In a sweeping crackdown on academic fraud, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a staggering 142 fake A-level results among applicants seeking Direct Entry admission into Bayero University, Kano (BUK).Out of 148 results submitted for verification, only six were deemed genuine, igniting shockwaves across the educational sector. This revelation, contained in JAMB’sContinueContinue reading “Fraud Unveiled: JAMB Exposes 142 Fake A-Level Results in Kano Varsity Admission Scandal”