The legal battle over online defamation has taken a new turn as the Abuja Chief Magistrate Court has issued an arrest warrant for controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan. The court order follows allegations that he defamed renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, a widely celebrated figure in the Nigerian music industry.The news was officially confirmed byContinue reading "Abuja Court Orders Arrest of VeryDarkMan Over Defamation of Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo"
“APC Is Dead: El-Rufai Exposes Ministerial Bribery Under Tinubu’s Government”
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has made explosive revelations about the inner workings of President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) government, alleging that ministerial appointments were up for sale.In a tell-all interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai disclosed that he personally knows individuals who paid bribes to secure ministerial positions in Tinubu’sContinue reading "“APC Is Dead: El-Rufai Exposes Ministerial Bribery Under Tinubu’s Government”"
House of Representatives Set to Pass President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills in Landmark Legislative Move
Nigeria’s legislative landscape is poised for a significant shift as the House of Representatives prepares to pass President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills today.The news was officially disclosed by Nigerian Stories on its X handle, setting the stage for what could be a transformative moment in the nation’s economic framework.These tax reform bills, aContinue reading "House of Representatives Set to Pass President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills in Landmark Legislative Move"
Sowore Blasts Northern Governors for Closing Schools During Ramadan While Sending Their Children Abroad with Public Funds
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has launched a scathing attack on northern Nigerian leaders, accusing them of shutting down public schools during Ramadan while sending their own children to elite private institutions in Abuja and overseas—funded by public resources meant for Nigeria’s struggling education sector.Sowore’s outburst follows a wave of criticismContinue reading "Sowore Blasts Northern Governors for Closing Schools During Ramadan While Sending Their Children Abroad with Public Funds"
IGP Egbetokun Orders Strategic Shake-Up: 7 AIGs, 18 Commissioners Redeployed for Enhanced Policing
In a bold move to fortify the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate redeployment of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to critical command positions across the country. Additionally, 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs) who are awaiting promotion to AIG rank—pending approval fromContinue reading "IGP Egbetokun Orders Strategic Shake-Up: 7 AIGs, 18 Commissioners Redeployed for Enhanced Policing"
Court Upholds Ban on Prostitution in Abuja, Dismisses Sex Workers’ Rights Suit
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to legalize prostitution, dismissing a suit filed by commercial sex workers seeking to enforce their fundamental rights in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Presiding over the case, Justice James Omotosho described prostitution as an immoral act incompatible with the cultural values of Nigeria’s diverseContinue reading "Court Upholds Ban on Prostitution in Abuja, Dismisses Sex Workers’ Rights Suit"
Senate Showdown: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Contempt Charge Against Akpabio, Others
In a dramatic legal twist following her six-month suspension from the Senate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has fired back with a contempt charge against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top parliamentary figures.Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has consistently maintained that her suspension was illegal, cited the Senate President, the Clerk of the National Assembly, andContinue reading "Senate Showdown: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Files Contempt Charge Against Akpabio, Others"
BREAKING: IG Egbetokun Orders Governors’ Aides-De-Camp Not to Exceed DSP Rank, Cites Discipline and Oversight
In a decisive move aimed at reinforcing discipline and curbing undue political influence, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered that all Aide-De-Camps (ADCs) assigned to state governors must not hold a rank higher than Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).The directive, issued via a Police Wireless Message dated March 10, 2025, andContinue reading "BREAKING: IG Egbetokun Orders Governors’ Aides-De-Camp Not to Exceed DSP Rank, Cites Discipline and Oversight"
El-Rufai’s Political Exit: Ex-Kaduna Governor Says Buhari Approved His APC Departure
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not a hasty decision but one made with the full knowledge and approval of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Speaking in an exclusive interview with BBC Hausa, El-Rufai emphasized that throughout his political career, he had always soughtContinue reading "El-Rufai’s Political Exit: Ex-Kaduna Governor Says Buhari Approved His APC Departure"
Jigawa Governor Laments Mismanagement of N4.8 Billion Ramadan Feeding Programme
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has expressed deep disappointment over alleged mismanagement in the state's N4.8 billion Ramadan feeding programme.In a statement released via its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that Governor Namadi raised concerns about irregularities and inefficiencies in the distribution of food items meant to support vulnerable citizens during theContinue reading "Jigawa Governor Laments Mismanagement of N4.8 Billion Ramadan Feeding Programme"
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