In a move that has sent shockwaves across the diplomatic landscape, the Trump administration is weighing an expansive new travel ban that could block citizens from Nigeria, Ghana, and 34 other countries from entering the United States. The directive—outlined in a confidential memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—is poised to reshape U.S. immigrationContinue reading "Trump Administration Mulls Sweeping Travel Ban on Nigeria, Ghana, and 34 Others Amid Security Crackdown"
Tragedy in Uniform: Corps Member Dies After Alleged Police Brutality in Gombe — Family, NBA Demand Justice
GOMBE, NIGERIA — The tragic death of 28-year-old Saleem Ahmed Nana, a serving corps member in Gombe State, has sparked outrage and growing demands for justice amid allegations of police brutality and a subsequent cover-up.Saleem, a graduate of Environmental Management Technology from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, was reportedly assaulted by security operatives—comprising police officersContinue reading "Tragedy in Uniform: Corps Member Dies After Alleged Police Brutality in Gombe — Family, NBA Demand Justice"
Double Tragedy in Indian Skies: Helicopter Crash Claims 7 Pilgrims Days After Devastating Air India Disaster
India has once again been plunged into mourning following a fresh aviation tragedy—this time in the form of a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of seven Hindu pilgrims in Uttarakhand, just days after the country was shaken by a catastrophic commercial air disaster in Ahmedabad.The ill-fated helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation, crashed into aContinue reading "Double Tragedy in Indian Skies: Helicopter Crash Claims 7 Pilgrims Days After Devastating Air India Disaster"
Midnight Deluge: Flood Ravages Four Niger Communities, Destroys Homes and Injures Resident Amid Neglect of Disaster Funds
A devastating midnight flood has wreaked havoc across four communities in Niger State’s Bida Local Government Area, leaving destruction in its wake and exposing deep cracks in the state’s disaster preparedness.The downpour, which began late Friday, June 13, and intensified into the early hours of Saturday, triggered flash floods that pounded the communities of ManmusaContinue reading "Midnight Deluge: Flood Ravages Four Niger Communities, Destroys Homes and Injures Resident Amid Neglect of Disaster Funds"
Shockwave in Entertainment Industry: MultiChoice Nigeria Suffers 44% Revenue Plunge Amid Mass Subscriber Exodus
In a dramatic twist shaking Nigeria's entertainment and pay-TV industry, MultiChoice Nigeria has reported a staggering 44% drop in subscription revenue, according to a post on Nigerian Stories' official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The company’s revenue nosedived from $355.93 million in the financial year ending March 2024 to just $197.74 million by March 2025 — aContinue reading "Shockwave in Entertainment Industry: MultiChoice Nigeria Suffers 44% Revenue Plunge Amid Mass Subscriber Exodus"
Terror at Midnight: Bandits Strike Niger State Community, Kill Vigilante, Abduct Five — Victims Rescued Unhurt
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has reported a harrowing late-night attack on the Dankashimo Rafin-Karma community in Nagwamatse District of Kontagora, Niger State.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Makama revealed that heavily armed bandits stormed the quiet village at approximately 11:30 p.m. on June 12, unleashing terror and chaos. AccordingContinue reading "Terror at Midnight: Bandits Strike Niger State Community, Kill Vigilante, Abduct Five — Victims Rescued Unhurt"
Nigeria Police Bow to Public Pressure, Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to August 2025
In a move that underscores growing responsiveness to public sentiment, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially extended the deadline for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to August 12, 2025. The announcement, made in a statement released on Saturday, June 14, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)Continue reading "Nigeria Police Bow to Public Pressure, Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to August 2025"
“Tehran Will Burn: Israel Vows Fiery Retaliation as Hostilities with Iran Explode Into Open Warfare”
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel has issued a blistering warning to Iran, threatening to reduce Tehran to "a blazing ruin" should missile attacks against Israeli territory continue. The stark ultimatum came amid intensifying hostilities and retaliatory strikes that are pushing the two bitter rivals closer to the brink ofContinue reading "“Tehran Will Burn: Israel Vows Fiery Retaliation as Hostilities with Iran Explode Into Open Warfare”"
Bayelsa Invasion Horror: DSS Admits Storming Journalist’s Home, Brutalising Wife in Midnight Raid
In a chilling revelation that has sparked outrage across media and civil society circles, the Department of State Services (DSS) has admitted responsibility for a shocking late-night invasion of the residence of journalist and business manager of Silverbird Communications, Oyins Egrenbido, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.The terrifying incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 9:00Continue reading "Bayelsa Invasion Horror: DSS Admits Storming Journalist’s Home, Brutalising Wife in Midnight Raid"
Grief in Lagos: Oto-Awori Council Chairman Prince Musibau Asafa Dies After Brave Battle with Illness
Lagos State has been plunged into mourning following the death of the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, who passed away after a prolonged battle with illness. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele, through a postContinue reading "Grief in Lagos: Oto-Awori Council Chairman Prince Musibau Asafa Dies After Brave Battle with Illness"
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