A fresh political storm is brewing in Anambra State as stakeholders under the Concerned Citizens of Anambra Central have accused Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, and Senator Neda Imasuen of collecting bribes to support an alleged unconstitutional emergency rule in Rivers State.In a scathing rejoinder signed by Chukwuebuka Ekpechi, the group alleged that theContinue reading "Betrayal for Dollars? Anambra Stakeholders Accuse Labour Party Senators of Bribery Scandal Over Rivers Emergency Rule"
Fierce Gun Battle in Benue: Police Neutralize 12 Bandits, Recover Arms and Ammunition
In a high-stakes confrontation between security forces and armed bandits in Benue State, the Nigeria Police Force successfully neutralized 12 criminals and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. However, the operation came at a cost, as an inspector of police lost his life in the line of duty.Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public RelationsContinue reading "Fierce Gun Battle in Benue: Police Neutralize 12 Bandits, Recover Arms and Ammunition"
Customs Seizes $193,000 Hidden in Yogurt Carton at Abuja Airport
In a dramatic operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a staggering $193,000 in cash concealed inside a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The shocking bust was announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending ripples across the nation.According to sources within the Customs Service, the illicit cashContinue reading "Customs Seizes $193,000 Hidden in Yogurt Carton at Abuja Airport"
BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY: DICKSON EXPOSES AKPABIO’S ATTEMPT TO SILENCE HIM OVER RIVERS EMERGENCY RULE
In a dramatic revelation, Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of attempting to silence him for opposing President Bola Tinubu’s controversial declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, led a walkout from the Senate chamber on March 20, 2025, in protestContinue reading "BATTLE FOR DEMOCRACY: DICKSON EXPOSES AKPABIO’S ATTEMPT TO SILENCE HIM OVER RIVERS EMERGENCY RULE"
Rivers State Crisis: Ijaw Leaders Mobilize for Self-Determination Amid Controversial Emergency Rule
The declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reignited long-standing grievances among the Ijaw people, pushing them to reconsider their place within Nigeria. The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has announced an emergency meeting to deliberate on their next course of action, including potential moves toward self-determination. SpeakingContinue reading "Rivers State Crisis: Ijaw Leaders Mobilize for Self-Determination Amid Controversial Emergency Rule"
Gunmen Assassinate MACBAN Chairman in Plateau State Amid Rising Attacks on Fulani Leaders
Tragedy has struck the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as gunmen assassinated its chairman in the Barkin Ladi area of Plateau State, further stoking concerns over the rising wave of targeted attacks on Fulani leaders.The slain chairman, Muhammad Adamu, was reportedly gunned down at his residence by unidentified assailants, sending shockwaves throughContinue reading "Gunmen Assassinate MACBAN Chairman in Plateau State Amid Rising Attacks on Fulani Leaders"
“Rivers State Hijacked: Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Political Deal with Wike”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of sacrificing Rivers State on the altar of political expediency to reward his ally, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly manipulating the 2023 elections in his favor.Sowore, speaking on Channels TV on Thursday morning, described Tinubu’sContinue reading "“Rivers State Hijacked: Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Political Deal with Wike”"
2027 Power Struggle: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai, and Others Form Grand Coalition to Oust Tinubu
In what could be the most formidable opposition alliance in Nigeria’s recent political history, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed the formation of a coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.Atiku made theContinue reading "2027 Power Struggle: Atiku, Peter Obi, El-Rufai, and Others Form Grand Coalition to Oust Tinubu"
NADECO Warns: Tinubu’s Power Grab and Wike’s Impunity Must Be Resisted in Rivers State
The United States Chapter of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a dangerous plot to subjugate Rivers State under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The pro-democracy group has called on Nigerians—especially the people of Rivers State—to actively resist what it sees as a creeping dictatorship orchestrated by TinubuContinue reading "NADECO Warns: Tinubu’s Power Grab and Wike’s Impunity Must Be Resisted in Rivers State"
Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Declares Nigerian Democracy Dead After Tinubu’s Inauguration – Datti Baba-Ahmed
The Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization group has sparked intense political debate after posting a bold statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The movement, aligned with the Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, declared that democracy and constitutional governance in Nigeria effectively ended the moment the Independent National Electoral CommissionContinue reading "Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Declares Nigerian Democracy Dead After Tinubu’s Inauguration – Datti Baba-Ahmed"
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