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”
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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”
NANS Threatens Showdown Over Exclusion from NELFUND Board
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”
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”
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