In a bold and confrontational move, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the upcoming board meeting of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The student body, through its official X handle, expressed outrage over its exclusion from the decision-making body, describing it as a deliberate attemptContinueContinue reading “NANS Threatens Showdown Over Exclusion from NELFUND Board”
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UGANDA’S HIV COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: PROTESTS ERUPT OVER USAID CLOSURE
The suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) activities in Uganda has triggered widespread fear and uncertainty among the country’s HIV-positive population, with many describing the situation as a matter of “life and death.”Taking to its official X handle, Vanguard Newspaper reported that a wave of protests has erupted, as people livingContinueContinue reading “UGANDA’S HIV COMMUNITY IN CRISIS: PROTESTS ERUPT OVER USAID CLOSURE”
INEC to NASS: Ban Politicians from Carrying Large Sums at Polling Units to Curb Vote-Buying
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to enact laws prohibiting politicians from carrying large sums of money to polling units, citing vote-buying as a major threat to Nigeria’s democratic process.This call was made by INEC’s Director of Litigation and Prosecution, Tanimu Muhammed (SAN), during a consultative meeting in AbujaContinueContinue reading “INEC to NASS: Ban Politicians from Carrying Large Sums at Polling Units to Curb Vote-Buying”
Ogun State Security Operatives Arrest Illegal Immigrants from Cameroon and Chad
In a swift security operation, authorities in Ogun State have apprehended a group of illegal immigrants from Cameroon and Chad. The development was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X handle, sparking widespread reactions across social media.Although details remain sketchy, security sources suggest the arrests were made as part of intensified efforts to curbContinueContinue reading “Ogun State Security Operatives Arrest Illegal Immigrants from Cameroon and Chad”
Nigeria to Retaliate Against Canada Over Visa Denial to Defence Chief – Minister Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has vowed that Nigeria will respond assertively to Canada’s refusal to grant visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials.In a statement released by Iyogun Sunday, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Defence, Matawalle described theContinueContinue reading “Nigeria to Retaliate Against Canada Over Visa Denial to Defence Chief – Minister Matawalle”
Binance Bribery Scandal: Nigerian Lawmaker Philip Agbese Dares Binance Executive to Provide Proof or Face Legal Action
Philip Agbese, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has strongly denied bribery allegations made against him by Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The lawmaker has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Gambaryan to either provide concrete evidence of the alleged bribery demand or prepare to face legal action. The controversy erupted whenContinueContinue reading “Binance Bribery Scandal: Nigerian Lawmaker Philip Agbese Dares Binance Executive to Provide Proof or Face Legal Action”
Unizik Expels Student Who Assaulted Lecturer in Viral Video
In a decisive move to uphold discipline and academic integrity, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, the female student caught on video physically assaulting a male lecturer.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, stating:> “BREAKING NEWS: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelledContinueContinue reading “Unizik Expels Student Who Assaulted Lecturer in Viral Video”
EXPOSED: Binance Executive Names Nigerian Lawmakers in Alleged $150 Million Bribe Scandal
Premium Times Newspaper has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that the Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime, has sensationally named three Nigerian lawmakers who allegedly demanded a staggering $150 million bribe to halt his detention and prosecution.In a shocking revelation posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Gambaryan identified the lawmakersContinueContinue reading “EXPOSED: Binance Executive Names Nigerian Lawmakers in Alleged $150 Million Bribe Scandal”
NYSC Exclusion Sparks Outrage: Polytechnic Graduates Demand Justice, Threaten Mass Protests
A storm of frustration and anger is brewing among Nigerian polytechnic graduates as they decry their exclusion from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme due to their part-time National Diploma (ND) status. Under the umbrella of Concerned Higher National Diploma (HND) Graduates/Students, these graduates have issued a strong rejection of the policy and areContinueContinue reading “NYSC Exclusion Sparks Outrage: Polytechnic Graduates Demand Justice, Threaten Mass Protests”
Igbo Women Threaten Legal Action Against Lagos Govt Over ‘Exclusive Teaching of Yoruba’ in Schools
In a bold move, the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has threatened to take legal action against the Lagos State Government over its legislation mandating the exclusive teaching of the Yoruba language in state-owned schools.The National President of IWA, Mrs. Nneka Chimezie, made this declaration during a press briefing in Umuahia on Thursday, expressing deep concernsContinueContinue reading “Igbo Women Threaten Legal Action Against Lagos Govt Over ‘Exclusive Teaching of Yoruba’ in Schools”
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