Tinubu to Nigerians at Eid-el-Kabir: “The Era of Renewed Prosperity Has Begun”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Islamic community as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, assuring citizens that the long-promised dawn of renewed hope and national prosperity is finally breaking.In a statement released on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the President described the sacred festival as a powerful reminderContinue reading "Tinubu to Nigerians at Eid-el-Kabir: “The Era of Renewed Prosperity Has Begun”"

NSCDC Accuses Police of Aiding Illegal Miners, Orchestrating Attempted Murder — Petitions Senate for Urgent Intervention

In a dramatic escalation of inter-agency conflict, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has filed a formal petition to the Nigerian Senate, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of not only aiding illegal mining operations in Nasarawa State but also orchestrating an attempted murder of its officers.The explosive petition, dated June 2, 2025, andContinue reading "NSCDC Accuses Police of Aiding Illegal Miners, Orchestrating Attempted Murder — Petitions Senate for Urgent Intervention"

Professor Jibril Aminu: Celebrated Scholar, Controversial Statesman, and Nigeria’s Enduring Enigma Passes On

Nigeria has lost one of its most influential yet controversial figures—Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned cardiologist, statesman, and academic titan whose life journey straddled medicine, education, diplomacy, and politics.The death of the former Minister of Education and Petroleum was confirmed by a family member, Abdullahi Adamu Prambe, who serves as Adamawa State Commissioner for HousingContinue reading "Professor Jibril Aminu: Celebrated Scholar, Controversial Statesman, and Nigeria’s Enduring Enigma Passes On"

Chaos in Abraka: Delta State University Shuts Down Amid Deadly Clashes and Kidnapping Crisis

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has indefinitely suspended all academic activities following a surge in violent clashes and a worsening wave of kidnappings that have plunged the university town into turmoil.The Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Asagba, announced the emergency suspension in an official statement released on Wednesday, citing rising insecurity and the need to protectContinue reading "Chaos in Abraka: Delta State University Shuts Down Amid Deadly Clashes and Kidnapping Crisis"

🔒 DJs on Notice: Nigerian Copyright Commission Declares Crackdown on Unlicensed Music Use

In a bold move to protect intellectual property rights and enforce copyright laws, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to disc jockeys (DJs) across the country.Announced via the official Nigerian Stories X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Commission emphasized that DJs who publicly perform music without securing proper licenses or obtaining permissionContinue reading "🔒 DJs on Notice: Nigerian Copyright Commission Declares Crackdown on Unlicensed Music Use"

Luxury in Lockdown: Nigerian Customs Grounds 60 Private Jets in Massive Crackdown on Billionaire Defaulters

In a sweeping and unprecedented move, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has grounded at least 60 private jets belonging to prominent business tycoons, top bank executives, oil moguls, and multinational company leaders over billions of naira in unpaid import duties.The crackdown—described by insiders as the most aggressive in recent aviation history—targeted luxury aircraft such asContinue reading "Luxury in Lockdown: Nigerian Customs Grounds 60 Private Jets in Massive Crackdown on Billionaire Defaulters"

Terror in Abraka: Ethnic Clashes Erupt After Police Kill Four Suspected Kidnappers in Deadly Gun Battle

Tensions boiled over into violent chaos in Abraka, Delta State, on Wednesday following a bloody police operation that left four suspected kidnappers dead and ignited deadly ethnic reprisals.The operation, carried out in the early hours of the day in the Makati Bichi area near the railway station, was a joint offensive involving the police, localContinue reading "Terror in Abraka: Ethnic Clashes Erupt After Police Kill Four Suspected Kidnappers in Deadly Gun Battle"

Tragedy in Minna: Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband — Police Arrest Suspect with History of Abuse

In a heart-wrenching incident that has plunged an entire community into mourning, a 24-year-old pregnant woman, Hauwa Isah, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Minna, the capital of Niger State. Disturbingly, Hauwa was just weeks—if not days—away from giving birth.Confirming the incident, the Niger State Police Command described the tragedy as bothContinue reading "Tragedy in Minna: Nine-Month Pregnant Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death by Husband — Police Arrest Suspect with History of Abuse"

“Amaechi Unleashes on Wike: ‘I Refused to Make Him Finance Commissioner—He Was My Subordinate, Not My Maker’”

In a blistering broadside that reignites one of Nigeria’s most storied political rivalries, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lambasted the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, branding him “a child” and firmly debunking claims that Wike played any significant role in his rise to power.Appearing on Arise Television’s PrimeContinue reading "“Amaechi Unleashes on Wike: ‘I Refused to Make Him Finance Commissioner—He Was My Subordinate, Not My Maker’”"

“Fueling Corruption: Ex-EFCC Chairman Bawa Unmasks Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Subsidy Scam”

In a jaw-dropping exposé that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and economic landscape, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has peeled back the curtain on one of the nation’s most audacious financial rackets — the fuel subsidy fraud. In his new book, The Shadow of Loot & Losses:Continue reading "“Fueling Corruption: Ex-EFCC Chairman Bawa Unmasks Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Subsidy Scam”"