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”
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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”
UNICAL Scandal: Forensic Expert Testifies, Says No Nude Photos Found on Suspended Professor’s Phone
In a dramatic turn of events, a forensic analyst has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that no nude photographs were found in the mobile phones belonging to Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL). The revelation was made on Thursday by CSP Babagana Mingali, aContinueContinue reading “UNICAL Scandal: Forensic Expert Testifies, Says No Nude Photos Found on Suspended Professor’s Phone”
Dangote Group Invests $700 Million to End Sugar Importation, Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Diversification
Vanguard Newspaper has reported via its official X handle that the Dangote Group has invested over $700 million in sugar production as part of its strategic move to eliminate Nigeria’s dependence on raw sugar imports.Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, made this revelation on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the ‘Dangote Special Day’ atContinueContinue reading “Dangote Group Invests $700 Million to End Sugar Importation, Boosts Nigeria’s Economic Diversification”
MTN Apologises for 200% Data Price Hike, Calls It a ‘Mistake’
Subscribers Lament Sudden Tariff Increase Amid NCC’s Recent 50% Cap Approval Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has tendered an apology to its subscribers following a sudden and controversial 200% increase in the price of its 15GB data plan. The company’s unexpected price adjustment, which far exceeded the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) recently approved 50% tariff cap,ContinueContinue reading “MTN Apologises for 200% Data Price Hike, Calls It a ‘Mistake’”
Canadian Embassy Denies Visas to Nigeria’s Defence Chief and Top Military Officers
In a shocking diplomatic development, the Canadian Embassy in Nigeria has reportedly denied visa applications for Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa and several senior military officers. The denial, which was made ahead of an official engagement, has raised serious concerns about the relationship between both nations, particularly in matters of security andContinueContinue reading “Canadian Embassy Denies Visas to Nigeria’s Defence Chief and Top Military Officers”
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