The death toll in the devastating Mokwa flood disaster in Niger State has risen as seven more corpses were recovered, pushing the total confirmed deaths to over 200, with hundreds still unaccounted for. The latest grim discovery underscores the scale of the tragedy that has ravaged communities and left a trail of grief, loss, andContinue reading "Tears and Turmoil in Mokwa: Death Toll Hits 200 as Kainji Dam Suspected in Catastrophic Flooding"
🚨 Shock Directive: NCC Orders Banks to Deduct USSD Charges Directly from Mobile Airtime Starting June 3, 2025
In a move that has ignited widespread public reaction, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed banks to begin deducting USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) transaction charges directly from users’ mobile airtime balances—effective June 3, 2025.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking a wave of online debateContinue reading "🚨 Shock Directive: NCC Orders Banks to Deduct USSD Charges Directly from Mobile Airtime Starting June 3, 2025"
Tragedy on the Water: Seven Drown in Sokoto Canoe Mishap Amid Renewed Fears Over Waterway Safety
In a heartbreaking turn of events, seven lives were lost in Sokoto State on Monday, June 2, 2025, after a canoe ferrying passengers between the rural communities of Gidan Hussaini and Sabon Garin Hussaini capsized. Among the dead was the canoe paddler, and not a single soul on board survived the calamity.The fatal incident occurredContinue reading "Tragedy on the Water: Seven Drown in Sokoto Canoe Mishap Amid Renewed Fears Over Waterway Safety"
“South-East Governors Accused of Aiding Jihadist Land Invasion — Intersociety Sounds Alarm Over Grim Security Crisis”
The governors of the five South-East states — Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo — have come under fire following a damning report alleging complicity or negligence in the unchecked influx and settlement of killer herdsmen and jihadists in the region.The alarm was raised by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of LawContinue reading "“South-East Governors Accused of Aiding Jihadist Land Invasion — Intersociety Sounds Alarm Over Grim Security Crisis”"
Despair in Mokwa: Displaced Niger Flood Victims Cry Out Over Inhumane Camp Conditions, Beg for Urgent Government Intervention
Hundreds of flood-displaced residents in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State have decried the appalling conditions in the temporary camps set up for their shelter, describing them as unfit for human habitation. The flood, which devastated entire communities, has left victims grappling with hunger, disease risks, and neglect.In emotional interviews, many victims who lostContinue reading "Despair in Mokwa: Displaced Niger Flood Victims Cry Out Over Inhumane Camp Conditions, Beg for Urgent Government Intervention"
Terror in Transit: Eight Abducted as Gunmen Strike Along Enugu Highway, Fear Engulfs Community
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Obioma community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following the brazen abduction of eight travellers by unknown gunmen along the increasingly notorious Udi-Oji River road. The shocking incident, which unfolded on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through the community, igniting outrage and deepening concerns over the alarming deteriorationContinue reading "Terror in Transit: Eight Abducted as Gunmen Strike Along Enugu Highway, Fear Engulfs Community"
Roots of Change: Nigerian Activist Michael Odenigbo Poised to Break Guinness World Record with 27,000 Trees in 24 Hours
In a bold move that blends ambition with environmental advocacy, Nigerian climate activist Michael Odenigbo is set to make history by attempting to plant 27,000 trees within 24 hours—a feat that, if successful, will shatter the existing Guinness World Record for the most trees planted by an individual in a single day.The monumental attempt isContinue reading "Roots of Change: Nigerian Activist Michael Odenigbo Poised to Break Guinness World Record with 27,000 Trees in 24 Hours"
“Defend Your Faith, Farms, and Future”: Catholic Priests Charge Benue Youth Amid Unrelenting Attacks
The Nigerian Catholic Priests Association (NCPA), Makurdi Diocese, has issued a passionate and urgent call to action, imploring the youth of Benue State to rise in defence of their faith, farmlands, and ancestral way of life as waves of violent attacks continue to devastate communities across the region.Speaking on Sunday, the Chairman of the Association,Continue reading "“Defend Your Faith, Farms, and Future”: Catholic Priests Charge Benue Youth Amid Unrelenting Attacks"
Courtroom Clash: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Faces Defamation Trial Amid Allegations of Selective Justice
Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday following a summons over a controversial defamation case that has sparked national debate about selective justice and political persecution.Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed the development on Sunday, stating unequivocally that the embattled senator would honour the court’s directive,Continue reading "Courtroom Clash: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Faces Defamation Trial Amid Allegations of Selective Justice"
Crisis in the Courts: Judiciary Workers Defy DSS Mediation, Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wages
In a dramatic turn of events, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Federal High Court Chapter, has vowed to commence an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, despite last-minute negotiations and the Supreme Court’s decision to opt out.The industrial action, aimed at forcing the government to fulfill long-standing wage-related commitments, is setContinue reading "Crisis in the Courts: Judiciary Workers Defy DSS Mediation, Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Wages"
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