In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly ordered the sealing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja, beginning Monday.The announcement was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating:“BREAKING: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directedContinue reading "Tensions Soar as Wike Orders Sealing of PDP National Secretariat in Abuja"
Bloody Showdown in Abia: Nigerian Army Storms ESN Stronghold, Recovers Millions, Weapons — One Soldier Killed
In a fierce and high-stakes operation, troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation UDO KA have dismantled a fortified camp allegedly belonging to the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State, leading to the recovery of a staggering cache of arms, cash, and logistics — but at the cost ofContinue reading "Bloody Showdown in Abia: Nigerian Army Storms ESN Stronghold, Recovers Millions, Weapons — One Soldier Killed"
Thunder Strike in Katsina: Nigerian Army Neutralises 21 Terrorists, Recovers Deadly Arsenal in Daring Operation
In a major victory against terrorism, the Nigerian Army has announced the killing of 21 terrorists in a fierce gun battle during a daring raid in Ruwan Godiya, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fasin Yaki, marks a significant blowContinue reading "Thunder Strike in Katsina: Nigerian Army Neutralises 21 Terrorists, Recovers Deadly Arsenal in Daring Operation"
Rebellion in Epe: APC Members Protest Imposition of Candidate Who Lost Primary
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of the Lagos State local government elections, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward A4, Epe, have staged a vehement protest against what they describe as the imposition of an unpopular candidate during the just-concluded party primaries.According to findings by SaharaReporters, the controversy erupted after partyContinue reading "Rebellion in Epe: APC Members Protest Imposition of Candidate Who Lost Primary"
Royal Union in Ganye: WALIN Ganye Hosts Grand Wedding Fatiha for Sons Amidst Mammoth Crowd
The ancient town of Ganye stood still on Friday, May 23, 2025, as dignitaries, admirers, political elites, and well-wishers from far and wide trooped to the residence of Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the revered WALIN Ganye and Chairman/CEO of Shamad Concept Nigeria Ltd., for the wedding fatiha of his two sons.From early hours of the day,Continue reading "Royal Union in Ganye: WALIN Ganye Hosts Grand Wedding Fatiha for Sons Amidst Mammoth Crowd"
Saraki Leads High-Stakes PDP Reconciliation Visit to Mbah in Enugu, Lays Groundwork for Party’s Revival
In a strategic move to salvage its waning influence and foster internal cohesion, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Special Reconciliation Committee, led by former Senate President Bukola Saraki, paid a high-profile visit to Enugu State on Friday. The closed-door meeting with Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah marked the committee’s first stop in a nationwide consultation tourContinue reading "Saraki Leads High-Stakes PDP Reconciliation Visit to Mbah in Enugu, Lays Groundwork for Party’s Revival"
“Harvard Fights Back: University Sues Trump Administration Over International Student Ban in Explosive Legal Battle”
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between academia and the U.S. government, Harvard University has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a controversial ban that prohibits it from enrolling international students.The Ivy League institution filed the lawsuit on Friday in the U.S. District Court in Boston, accusing the administration of executing aContinue reading "“Harvard Fights Back: University Sues Trump Administration Over International Student Ban in Explosive Legal Battle”"
Defect or Depart: Governor Umo Eno Issues Ultimatum to Cabinet Members Amid PDP Crisis
In a political bombshell that has sent shockwaves through Akwa Ibom State’s political landscape, Governor Umo Eno has delivered a blunt ultimatum to his cabinet: join him in defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or tender immediate resignation.The directive, issued during a tense State Executive Council meeting on Thursday, confirmed long-standing rumours of Eno’sContinue reading "Defect or Depart: Governor Umo Eno Issues Ultimatum to Cabinet Members Amid PDP Crisis"
U.S. Slams Nigerian-American With Over 2 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $1 Million Health Insurance Scam
A Nigerian-American man, Henry Ezeonyido, has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $1 million health insurance fraud scheme that exploited the U.S. medical system with fabricated international treatment claims.Ezeonyido, 37, of Taunton, Massachusetts—formerly of Brockton—was handed a 27-month prison sentence on Wednesday by Judge Leo T. Sorokin atContinue reading "U.S. Slams Nigerian-American With Over 2 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $1 Million Health Insurance Scam"
Tragedy in Pursuit: Two Drown While Chasing Debtor in Kano, Fire Service Rescues Others in Separate Incident
In a harrowing twist of fate, two young men lost their lives on Tuesday morning while in pursuit of a debtor in Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed that the victims drowned in a waterlogged ditch along the Ring Road, directly opposite Dorayi Babba.According to a statement released by the agency’s Public RelationsContinue reading "Tragedy in Pursuit: Two Drown While Chasing Debtor in Kano, Fire Service Rescues Others in Separate Incident"
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