CBN Dismisses Claims of ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Banknotes as Falsehoods

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly debunked reports circulating on social media and other platforms suggesting the introduction of new ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes. The apex bank dismissed the claims as baseless misinformation aimed at misleading the public.Speculation had been rife that the CBN planned to roll out the high-denomination notes to streamlineContinueContinue reading “CBN Dismisses Claims of ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Banknotes as Falsehoods”

Tragedy Strikes: Delta Community in Shock as Three Sisters Mysteriously Found Dead After Birthday Party

A wave of panic and grief has engulfed the Delta Steel Company (DSC) township in Oruhworun, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, following the shocking discovery of three sisters found lifeless in their father’s home. The tragic incident, which has left residents in disbelief, occurred on Monday, just hours after the victims returned fromContinueContinue reading “Tragedy Strikes: Delta Community in Shock as Three Sisters Mysteriously Found Dead After Birthday Party”

Lagos Hotel Horror: Manager Allegedly Mobilises Thugs to Assault Guests, Extorts N90,000

A hotel stay turned into a nightmare for a group of guests in Lagos after they were allegedly brutalized and extorted by thugs reportedly mobilized by the manager of Dmatel Hotel in Ikota, Lekki Phase Two. The manager is accused of orchestrating a violent attack over a payment dispute, forcing the guests to part withContinueContinue reading “Lagos Hotel Horror: Manager Allegedly Mobilises Thugs to Assault Guests, Extorts N90,000”

Tension in Edo: Residents Flee Uromi Communities After Mob Lynches 16 Travelers

In a dramatic turn of events, fear has gripped communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in Uromi, Edo State, as residents flee en masse to avoid possible reprisals and arrests by security operatives.The mass exodus follows the gruesome lynching of 16 travelers by an enraged mob in the area last Thursday.ContinueContinue reading “Tension in Edo: Residents Flee Uromi Communities After Mob Lynches 16 Travelers”

Oby Ezekwesili Calls Out Senate Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has once again raised concerns over what she describes as a blatant obstruction of justice by the Nigerian Senate regarding the sexual harassment allegations leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Taking to her official X handle, Ezekwesili recalled a powerful quote from Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan:”This injusticeContinueContinue reading “Oby Ezekwesili Calls Out Senate Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio”

Edo Governor Okpebholo Visits Kano, Condoles Families of 16 Burnt Alive in Uromi

In a significant show of solidarity, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has arrived in Kano State to extend his condolences to the Kano State Government and the bereaved families of the 16 travelers who were gruesomely burnt alive in Uromi, Edo State.Announcing the visit on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories described the governor’s tripContinueContinue reading “Edo Governor Okpebholo Visits Kano, Condoles Families of 16 Burnt Alive in Uromi”

IPOB Warns Arewa Group: Stop Using Edo Killings as a Pretext for Anti-Igbo Attacks

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to the Arewa group in Northern Nigeria, cautioning against any attempts to incite violence against the Igbo community under the guise of retaliation for the recent killings in Edo State.In a statement released on Monday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOBContinueContinue reading “IPOB Warns Arewa Group: Stop Using Edo Killings as a Pretext for Anti-Igbo Attacks”

Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Prices Soar to ₦990 Per Litre as Naira-for-Crude Deal Falters

Nigerians are facing yet another wave of economic hardship as petrol prices skyrocket to between ₦970 and ₦990 per litre at filling stations nationwide. The alarming increase comes amid the reported collapse of the Naira-for-Crude exchange arrangement, which was initially introduced to stabilize fuel prices and ease the burden on consumers.The development was announced viaContinueContinue reading “Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Prices Soar to ₦990 Per Litre as Naira-for-Crude Deal Falters”

Deadly Dispute: One Killed in Kogi Communal Clash Over Fish Pond

By: Zagazola Makama A simmering land dispute between the Katubo and Ugwo communities in Kogi State erupted into violence on March 29, 2025, leaving one person dead and tensions running high.The confrontation, which centered around ownership of a lucrative fish pond in the Mozu-Ette area, took a deadly turn when rival factions clashed. According toContinueContinue reading “Deadly Dispute: One Killed in Kogi Communal Clash Over Fish Pond”

CAN Demands Justice for 16 Hunters Lynched by Mob in Edo State

In a powerful call for justice, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the brutal lynching of 16 hunters by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, demanding immediate action from security agencies.Announcing its stance on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, CAN described the incident as a grave injustice that must not go unpunished,ContinueContinue reading “CAN Demands Justice for 16 Hunters Lynched by Mob in Edo State”