The trial of Umar Abubakar, an alleged job racketeer who claimed ties to the Nigerian Presidency, suffered a dramatic delay on Tuesday after the defendant failed to appear before the Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola.The case, prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), revolves around a 2022 undercoverContinue reading "Scam, Power and Vanishing Acts: Alleged Job Racketeer Tied to Presidency Dodges Court in Adamawa"
Tensions in the Red Sea: Second U.S. Fighter Jet Crashes in Two Weeks Amid Escalating Military Activity
In a dramatic turn of events, a second U.S. fighter jet has plunged into the Red Sea within just over a week, raising fresh concerns about operational safety aboard American aircraft carriers amid high-stakes missions in the Middle East.The latest incident unfolded on Tuesday as an F/A-18 Super Hornet attempted to land on the USSContinue reading "Tensions in the Red Sea: Second U.S. Fighter Jet Crashes in Two Weeks Amid Escalating Military Activity"
Birthday Bash Gone Wrong: EKSU Final-Year Student Fakes Kidnap to Spend Night With Boyfriend
In a shocking twist that has stirred outrage and disbelief, a graduating student of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Helen Kayode, has been apprehended by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly orchestrating her own abduction—just to spend the night with her boyfriend.The scandal unfolded after Helen sent a distress message to her sister on MayContinue reading "Birthday Bash Gone Wrong: EKSU Final-Year Student Fakes Kidnap to Spend Night With Boyfriend"
“Call for Heritage Healing: Adamawa Traditional Medicine Practitioners Urge Government to Establish Health Centres”
By Usman Umar Girei In a passionate appeal that underscores the significance of indigenous healing systems, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association in Girei Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Dr. Umar Malami, has called on the state government to establish Traditional Health Care Centres across the state.Dr. Malami made the callContinue reading "“Call for Heritage Healing: Adamawa Traditional Medicine Practitioners Urge Government to Establish Health Centres”"
Ganduje Dangles Olive Branch to Kwankwaso, Says NNPP Leader Is Stranded and Welcome Back to APC
In a dramatic political twist that could reshape Kano’s power dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has declared that the door remains wide open for former governor and political rival, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to return to the ruling party.Ganduje made theContinue reading "Ganduje Dangles Olive Branch to Kwankwaso, Says NNPP Leader Is Stranded and Welcome Back to APC"
“It’s Cheaper to Fly Out of Africa Than Within West Africa” — ECOWAS Slams Outrageous Intra-Regional Airfares
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised alarm over the skyrocketing cost of air travel within West Africa, describing it as a critical barrier to regional integration, economic development, and the free movement of people.Speaking at the opening session of the Sixth Legislature ECOWAS Parliament Delocalised Meeting in Lomé, Togo, Mr. SédikoContinue reading "“It’s Cheaper to Fly Out of Africa Than Within West Africa” — ECOWAS Slams Outrageous Intra-Regional Airfares"
Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath
In a chilling case that has shocked residents of Kano State, the Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old housewife, Saidat Jibril, for allegedly murdering her 30-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, by slitting his throat during a violent domestic dispute.The gruesome incident occurred around 12:35 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2025, at the couple’s residence in FarawaContinue reading "Horror in Kano: 18-Year-Old Housewife Arrested for Slitting Husband’s Throat in Midnight Bloodbath"
“Trapped in Terror: Iraqi Employer Allegedly Rapes Trafficked Nigerian Woman, Pressures Her to Lie in Court — Rights Group Cries Out for Urgent Rescue”
A Nigerian human rights organisation, Hopes Haven Foundation, has raised a distressing alarm over the plight of Francis Julianah Omowunmi, a 27-year-old Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq, allegedly raped, abused, and now coerced into retracting her claims under legal duress.The foundation is calling on the Nigerian Federal Government to immediately intervene and secure Omowunmi’s releaseContinue reading "“Trapped in Terror: Iraqi Employer Allegedly Rapes Trafficked Nigerian Woman, Pressures Her to Lie in Court — Rights Group Cries Out for Urgent Rescue”"
Outrage Brews as Civil Societies Demand Police Justify ₦6 Billion Uniform Contract in FOI Request
A coalition of frontline civil society organisations has fired off a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Nigeria Police Force, demanding a full breakdown of a controversial ₦6 billion contract allegedly awarded for the procurement of police uniforms under suspicious circumstances.Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the Executive Director of Peering Advocacy and Advancement CentreContinue reading "Outrage Brews as Civil Societies Demand Police Justify ₦6 Billion Uniform Contract in FOI Request"
JUST IN: Federal Government Unveils Game-Changing Digital Identity Verification System
In a bold move to enhance digital security and streamline access to essential services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a cutting-edge identity verification service under the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).Announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, the newly launched service, known as NIN Authentication, marks a major leap forward inContinue reading "JUST IN: Federal Government Unveils Game-Changing Digital Identity Verification System"
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