In a strong display of opposition to injustice, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South in the National Assembly, has vehemently condemned the arrest and detention of popular Isoko-born comedian Ajirioghene Otagba, widely known as MC 2Kingdom.Otagba was reportedly arrested last Friday on the alleged orders of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contractor Matthew Edevbie. HisContinueContinue reading “Delta Senator Condemns Police Detention of Comedian MC 2Kingdom Over NDDC Project Abandonment”
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States Revolt as NNPCL Deducts $525 Million from FIRS Remittances for Road Tax Scheme
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has sparked controversy by deducting a staggering $525.09 million from its remittances to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (RITCS)—a move that has infuriated state governments and ignited calls for transparency and accountability.The deductions, made between February and November 2024, wereContinueContinue reading “States Revolt as NNPCL Deducts $525 Million from FIRS Remittances for Road Tax Scheme”
Visa Scandal: Nigeria Owes Canada an Apology Over Embarrassing Invictus Winter Games Request – Chidi Odinkalu
Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has lambasted Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officers after their visa applications for the Invictus Winter Games were rejected by the Canadian High Commission.Odinkalu described the visa denial as a well-deserved embarrassment, questioning why overContinueContinue reading “Visa Scandal: Nigeria Owes Canada an Apology Over Embarrassing Invictus Winter Games Request – Chidi Odinkalu”
“I’d Rather Die in Detention Than Face a Biased Court” — Nnamdi Kanu Declares in Explosive Open Letter
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has made a bold and defiant declaration, stating that he would rather spend the rest of his life in detention than be subjected to trial by what he describes as a corrupt and biased court.In a strongly worded open letter to the public,ContinueContinue reading ““I’d Rather Die in Detention Than Face a Biased Court” — Nnamdi Kanu Declares in Explosive Open Letter”
Brutal Betrayal: Nigerian Police Officers Shatter Musician’s Kneecap, Offer Meagre ₦200,000 Compensation After ₦5 Million Surgery
In a shocking display of police brutality, three plainclothes officers from the Red House Police Station in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, assaulted Nigerian musician Damilola Ogunsanya, shattering his kneecap with an iron baseball bat. The officers, who reportedly offered only ₦200,000 in compensation after Ogunsanya spent ₦5 million on surgery, have yet to face disciplinary action. SpeakingContinueContinue reading “Brutal Betrayal: Nigerian Police Officers Shatter Musician’s Kneecap, Offer Meagre ₦200,000 Compensation After ₦5 Million Surgery”
Despite Fallout, Tinubu Showers Praises on El-Rufai’s Contributions to Democracy on 65th Birthday
In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday, despite the latter’s relentless criticism of his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Vanguard Newspaper, through its official X handle, announced Tinubu’s commendation of El-Rufai’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, highlighting his political and administrative prowess.ContinueContinue reading “Despite Fallout, Tinubu Showers Praises on El-Rufai’s Contributions to Democracy on 65th Birthday”
SERAP Gives CBN 48-Hour Ultimatum to Reverse ‘Unjust’ ATM Fee Hike or Face Legal Action
In a bold move against what it describes as an “unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust” policy, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reverse its recent hike in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees—or face legal action.SERAP made the announcement via itsContinueContinue reading “SERAP Gives CBN 48-Hour Ultimatum to Reverse ‘Unjust’ ATM Fee Hike or Face Legal Action”
EXODUS OF DESPAIR: OVER 400,000 NIGERIAN REFUGEES STRANDED IN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES
In a startling revelation, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has disclosed that over 400,000 Nigerian refugees are currently taking shelter in Chad, Niger, and Cameroon.The announcement, made through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, underscores the dire humanitarian crisis plaguing thousands of Nigerians whoContinueContinue reading “EXODUS OF DESPAIR: OVER 400,000 NIGERIAN REFUGEES STRANDED IN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES”
PFN Rejects Implementation of Sharia Court in South-West Nigeria, Calls for Religious Harmony
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly opposed the introduction of the Islamic Penal Code, commonly known as Sharia Court, in the South-West region of Nigeria. The Christian body made its stance clear through an official announcement on its X handle, emphasizing that such a move threatens religious harmony and Nigeria’s secular status.PFN’s rejectionContinueContinue reading “PFN Rejects Implementation of Sharia Court in South-West Nigeria, Calls for Religious Harmony”
Tensions Mount as IPOB Warns Enugu Governor Mbah Over Alleged Plot to Allocate Eha-Amufu Land to Fulani Settlers
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strong warning to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, over an alleged plot to allocate ancestral lands in the Eha-Amufu community of Isi Uzo Local Government Area to Fulani settlers.According to a statement released on Saturday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful,ContinueContinue reading “Tensions Mount as IPOB Warns Enugu Governor Mbah Over Alleged Plot to Allocate Eha-Amufu Land to Fulani Settlers”
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