Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship are facing a deepening crisis as the federal government continues to delay and drastically slash their stipends, leaving many stranded, starving, and battling severe mental and physical distress.The Union of Nigerian Bilateral Education Agreement Scholars (UNBEAS) has sounded the alarm, calling on President BolaContinueContinue reading “Stranded and Starving: Nigerian Scholars in Russia, China, Others Face Hardship as Tinubu Government Withholds Scholarship Funds”
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Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes NYSC Corps Members for Exercise
In a bold move to cut government expenditure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected the proposed ₦942 billion budget for Nigeria’s upcoming national census. Instead, he has suggested deploying members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to conduct the population exercise, a decision that has sparked widespread debate.The announcement was made through Nigerian Stories’ContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes NYSC Corps Members for Exercise”
FG Intervenes as Female Coalition Threatens Showdown Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
Women Affairs Minister Urges Dialogue, Calls for Justice The suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has ignited a fierce backlash, with a powerful coalition of female leaders and rights groups threatening a showdown. The Federal Government, sensing the growing tension, has swiftly intervened, urging all parties to embrace dialogue and fairness.Leading the government’s mediationContinueContinue reading “FG Intervenes as Female Coalition Threatens Showdown Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension”
Atiku Abubakar Felicitates With Christians, Calls for Compassion and Selflessness During Lent
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Christians across the country as they embark on the sacred journey of Lent.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku expressed gratitude to God for the gift of this holy season, emphasizing that Lent serves as a profound reminder ofContinueContinue reading “Atiku Abubakar Felicitates With Christians, Calls for Compassion and Selflessness During Lent”
National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Major Nigerian Cities into Darkness—Days After FG’s ‘Historic’ Power Generation Boast
In yet another blow to Nigeria’s fragile power sector, the national electricity grid suffered a major collapse on Friday, leaving several cities—including Lagos—in total blackout.The collapse comes just days after the federal government boasted about a “historic rise” in power generation to 6,000MW, raising fresh concerns over the reliability of the country’s electricity infrastructure. BeforeContinueContinue reading “National Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Major Nigerian Cities into Darkness—Days After FG’s ‘Historic’ Power Generation Boast”
Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack
In a shocking development, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the Presidency to take immediate action against officers and personnel of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric.Breaking the news viaContinueContinue reading “Power Clash: Nigerian Electricity Distributors Demand Action Against Air Force Officers Over Ikeja Attack”
Tensions Boil Over: Nigerian Customs and FAAN Clash in Armed Standoff at Lagos Airport
An intense standoff erupted on Thursday at the NAHCO Shed of the Hajj/Cargo Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as personnel from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) clashed in a dramatic power struggle. The altercation, fueled by deep-seated jurisdictional disputes, escalated into an armed confrontation thatContinueContinue reading “Tensions Boil Over: Nigerian Customs and FAAN Clash in Armed Standoff at Lagos Airport”
Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Cattle, Urge Owners to Come Forward
In a significant breakthrough against cattle rustling, operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have successfully recovered a number of stolen cattle during a routine surveillance patrol aimed at preventing and detecting crime.The recovered livestock have been taken into custody by the Command, ensuring their safety while investigations continue to trace the perpetrators of theContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Cattle, Urge Owners to Come Forward”
Showdown in the Courts: Senator Natasha Heads to Court as NBA, PDP, and Others Condemn Senate’s Six-Month Suspension
The controversy surrounding the six-month suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has taken a dramatic turn as the embattled lawmaker prepares to challenge the decision in court. This comes amid mounting criticism from legal experts, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), all of whom have described the Senate’sContinueContinue reading “Showdown in the Courts: Senator Natasha Heads to Court as NBA, PDP, and Others Condemn Senate’s Six-Month Suspension”
Nigerian Supreme Council for Shari’a Urges More States to Shut Schools for Ramadan, Citing Religious Observance and Heatwave Concerns
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Shari’a (NSCS) has called on more states across the country, particularly in the North, to close schools during the holy month of Ramadan, emphasizing the need to prioritize students’ religious commitments and overall well-being.The announcement, made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, has sparked widespread discussions, with theContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Supreme Council for Shari’a Urges More States to Shut Schools for Ramadan, Citing Religious Observance and Heatwave Concerns”
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