Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has lauded the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, describing it as a bold and honourable decision that sets a critical precedent for leadership in Nigeria.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi reactedContinue reading "Peter Obi Hails Ganduje’s Resignation, Says It’s a Challenge to Ailing Leaders Holding Nigeria Back"
Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman Amid Mounting Health Issues and Explosive Corruption Allegations
In a stunning twist that signals a seismic shake-up within Nigeria’s ruling party, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect, citing health concerns.Ganduje, a former two-term Governor of Kano State, confirmed his exit through a resignation letter made public on Thursday andContinue reading "Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman Amid Mounting Health Issues and Explosive Corruption Allegations"
Tension Rises as EFCC Opposes Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment
The drama surrounding embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, took a fresh twist on Thursday as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) vehemently opposed his latest legal move to seek medical attention outside Nigeria.In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories broke the news, revealing that theContinue reading "Tension Rises as EFCC Opposes Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Travel Abroad for Medical Treatment"
Outrage in Ibadan: Three Police Officers Caught on Video Brutalising, Stripping Tricycle Operator in Broad Daylight
In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, three police traffic officers in Ibadan, Oyo State, were caught on video brutally assaulting and stripping a tricycle operator, identified as Keke Moruwa, at the Idi Odo area near Felele.The disturbing incident reportedly occurred in broad daylight on Friday, with eyewitnesses watching in horror as theContinue reading "Outrage in Ibadan: Three Police Officers Caught on Video Brutalising, Stripping Tricycle Operator in Broad Daylight"
Fubara’s Return Comes at a Price: Tinubu Brokers Truce, Bars 2027 Ambition, Hands LG Control to Wike
In a high-stakes political gamble to quell the unending crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly struck a power-sharing deal that will see Governor Siminalayi Fubara reinstated — but at a steep personal and political cost. According to an exclusive report by TheCable, Fubara’s return to Government House comes with strict conditions:Continue reading "Fubara’s Return Comes at a Price: Tinubu Brokers Truce, Bars 2027 Ambition, Hands LG Control to Wike"
“Betrayed After Service: Retired Nigerian Police Officers Lament Gratuity Insult, Starvation Pension”
A growing outcry has erupted across Nigeria following the heartbreaking revelations of retired police officers who dedicated decades of their lives to serving the nation—only to be rewarded with meagre gratuities and starvation-level pensions. One of the most striking cases is that of Sambo Bello, a retired Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force, who hasContinue reading "“Betrayed After Service: Retired Nigerian Police Officers Lament Gratuity Insult, Starvation Pension”"
Justice at the Noose: Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ Takahiro Shiraishi for Gruesome Social Media Murders
In a chilling culmination of one of Japan’s most horrifying modern crimes, Takahiro Shiraishi—dubbed the “Twitter Killer”—was executed by hanging on Friday, marking the country’s first use of capital punishment in nearly three years.Shiraishi, 33, was convicted of murdering and dismembering nine individuals—eight women and one man—whom he lured via social media platform Twitter (nowContinue reading "Justice at the Noose: Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ Takahiro Shiraishi for Gruesome Social Media Murders"
“Twisted Samurai Killer: Spanish-Brazilian Found Guilty of Brutal Murder of British-Nigerian Teen Daniel Anjorin in London Rampage”
A chilling chapter of violence, horror, and heartbreak closed at the Old Bailey on Thursday as Marcus Arduini-Monzo, a 37-year-old dual Spanish-Brazilian national, was found guilty of the savage murder of 14-year-old British-Nigerian schoolboy, Daniel Anjorin, in what prosecutors described as a "cannabis-induced frenzy" fueled by psychosis and disturbing online obsessions.The tragedy unfolded on AprilContinue reading "“Twisted Samurai Killer: Spanish-Brazilian Found Guilty of Brutal Murder of British-Nigerian Teen Daniel Anjorin in London Rampage”"
“Judicial Earthquake”: Kenyan Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu’s Abduction Illegal, Awards ₦120 Million Compensation, IPOB Hails Landmark Ruling
In a momentous ruling that has sent shockwaves across Africa’s legal and political landscape, the High Court of Kenya sitting in Nairobi has declared the 2021 abduction and extraordinary rendition of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenyan soil to Nigeria as unconstitutional, illegal, and a gross violation ofContinue reading "“Judicial Earthquake”: Kenyan Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu’s Abduction Illegal, Awards ₦120 Million Compensation, IPOB Hails Landmark Ruling"
Over 300 Heavily Armed Bandits Storm Police Camp in Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles, Torch Patrol Vehicle
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has raised the alarm over a brazen and coordinated attack by over 300 armed bandits on a police camp in Kebbi State. Makama disclosed the incident via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sending shockwaves across Nigeria’s security architecture.According to credible sources who spoke to Makama, theContinue reading "Over 300 Heavily Armed Bandits Storm Police Camp in Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles, Torch Patrol Vehicle"
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