Philip Adams President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the suspension of its governor, deputy governor, and lawmakers have sparked nationwide outrage. Many critics argue that while banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism ravage parts of Nigeria, the president has turned a blind eye to the suffering of theContinue reading "Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers: A Threat to Nigerian Democracy?"
Bloodshed at Kogi-Enugu Border: Five MACBAN Members Killed, Three Missing in Brutal Attack
In a tragic escalation of violence at the Kogi-Enugu boundary, at least five members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have been brutally murdered, while three others remain missing following a deadly ambush on Thursday, March 14, 2025.The National Deputy Director General of MACBAN, Gidado Siddiki, confirmed the attack in aContinue reading "Bloodshed at Kogi-Enugu Border: Five MACBAN Members Killed, Three Missing in Brutal Attack"
Election Violence Rocks Imo: Youth Leader Killed, Siblings Injured, Nine Houses Razed
Tragedy struck in Umusi Olokwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, as a violent post-election attack claimed the life of the newly elected youth leader, Stanley Nwoke, leaving his siblings injured and several homes in ruins.The brutal assault unfolded late Saturday night, just hours after Nwoke was declared the winner of the January 3,Continue reading "Election Violence Rocks Imo: Youth Leader Killed, Siblings Injured, Nine Houses Razed"
Nigerian Police Launch N5.5 Million Tricycle Loan Scheme to Boost Officers’ Welfare and Financial Stability
In a bold move to enhance the welfare of its personnel, the Nigerian Police Force has unveiled a tricycle loan scheme worth N5.5 million per unit under the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun's welfare initiative. This scheme, facilitated through the Nigeria Police Cooperative Multi-Purpose Society Ltd, introduces Bulk Stalker Engineering Limited as the designatedContinue reading "Nigerian Police Launch N5.5 Million Tricycle Loan Scheme to Boost Officers’ Welfare and Financial Stability"
Love Gone Sour: 25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Lover’s Phones, N15 Million in Bitcoin
A shocking case of betrayal has unfolded in Lagos as a 25-year-old woman, Emmanuella Ogochukwu, was arrested for allegedly stealing her lover’s mobile phones and cryptocurrency holdings worth a staggering N15 million.The arrest was confirmed via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending social media into a frenzy. According to reports, Ogochukwu, who wasContinue reading "Love Gone Sour: 25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Lover’s Phones, N15 Million in Bitcoin"
Tinubu’s Divide-and-Rule Politics: Ex-Commissioner Accuses President of Fueling Crises in Rivers, Lagos
Former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, David Briggs, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of orchestrating political instability in Rivers and Lagos States through divide-and-rule tactics. According to Briggs, Tinubu's leadership style thrives on manipulating allegiances to maintain control, exacerbating existing tensions in both states.In an explosive interview with Symfoni, Briggs alleged that the ongoingContinue reading "Tinubu’s Divide-and-Rule Politics: Ex-Commissioner Accuses President of Fueling Crises in Rivers, Lagos"
Tragedy in Ogun: Police Inspector Takes Own Life While on Duty
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of a police inspector who allegedly took his own life while on special duty at Goodwill Ceramic Company in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.The shocking incident occurred on March 14, 2025, at approximately 1:20 p.m., leaving many in disbelief over what could have led aContinue reading "Tragedy in Ogun: Police Inspector Takes Own Life While on Duty"
Horror in Adamawa: Police Arrest Two Suspected Ritualists for Beheading 10-Year-Old Almajiri
The Adamawa State Police Command has made a chilling breakthrough in its fight against violent crimes, apprehending two suspected ritualists accused of the gruesome murder of a 10-year-old boy in Jada Local Government Area.Announcing the arrest via its official X handle, the command confirmed that its operatives from the Divisional Police Headquarters in Jada successfullyContinue reading "Horror in Adamawa: Police Arrest Two Suspected Ritualists for Beheading 10-Year-Old Almajiri"
Shocking Report: Lagos Men Spent N661 Billion on ‘Runs Girls’ in 2024
A startling report has surfaced, revealing that men in Lagos spent a staggering ₦661 billion on transactional relationships—commonly referred to as ‘runs girls’—in 2024.The revelation was made public through Nigerian Stories, which took to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle to break the news, sending social media into a frenzy.While the report did not discloseContinue reading "Shocking Report: Lagos Men Spent N661 Billion on ‘Runs Girls’ in 2024"
Political Storm: Senator Natasha Alleges Arrest Plot Over IPU Speech on Akpabio Harassment Claims
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has raised alarm over an alleged plot to arrest her upon her return to Nigeria. The controversy follows her attendance at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in New York, where she delivered a speech highlighting sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to Premium Times, Senator Akpoti-UduaghanContinue reading "Political Storm: Senator Natasha Alleges Arrest Plot Over IPU Speech on Akpabio Harassment Claims"
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