In a landmark decision, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially banned the public parade of criminal suspects by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force.The announcement was made through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the country. This directive marks a significant shift in policing procedures, aligningContinue reading "IGP Egbetokun Bans Public Parade of Criminal Suspects, Citing Human Rights Concerns"
Bloodshed and Outrage: Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo Erupt in Protests Over Mass Killings
Nigeria was gripped by fury and grief as protests erupted across three states—Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo—following the brutal killings of at least 28 people by suspected herdsmen and bandits. The development, which was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X handle, has sparked a wave of anger and condemnation.Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of horrorContinue reading "Bloodshed and Outrage: Benue, Nasarawa, and Ondo Erupt in Protests Over Mass Killings"
Amnesty International Demands Justice Over Drunken Policeman’s Killing of Young Nigerian Footballer
Global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has demanded an immediate and impartial investigation into the brutal killing of a young footballer, Sani, by a drunken police officer in Niger State.The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday in Angwan-Kaje, Maitumbi, Minna, where Sani was shot dead while sleeping at his friend’s tea stallContinue reading "Amnesty International Demands Justice Over Drunken Policeman’s Killing of Young Nigerian Footballer"
Global Showdown: Senator Natasha Takes Suspension Battle Against Akpabio to UN, IPU
The controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate has escalated to the global stage, as the embattled lawmaker seeks justice at the United Nations (UN) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).Suspended last week for allegedly violating Senate rules, the Kogi Central Senator claims her suspension is a direct retaliation for submittingContinue reading "Global Showdown: Senator Natasha Takes Suspension Battle Against Akpabio to UN, IPU"
Court Rules No Marriage Between Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni and Lawyer Adaobi Alagwu Amidst Explosive Paternity Scandal
In a dramatic courtroom showdown, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Customary Court in Dawaki, Abuja, has ruled that no legal or customary marriage ever existed between Nigerian businessman and former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni, and prominent lawyer Adaobi Alagwu. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, effectively dismissed all claims made by AdaobiContinue reading "Court Rules No Marriage Between Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni and Lawyer Adaobi Alagwu Amidst Explosive Paternity Scandal"
Uproar in Adamawa: Peasant Farmers Revolt Against Dangote Sugar Refinery Expansion, Decry Land Grabbing
A massive protest erupted on Tuesday at the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Yola, Adamawa State, as enraged peasant farmers took to the streets, accusing the company of encroaching on their farmlands and threatening their livelihoods.The demonstrators—comprising elderly farmers, youths, women, and children—gathered in droves at the sugar factory along the Yola-Gombe Road, voicing their outrageContinue reading "Uproar in Adamawa: Peasant Farmers Revolt Against Dangote Sugar Refinery Expansion, Decry Land Grabbing"
ECOWAS Activates Standby Counter-Terrorism Force Amid Rising Security Threats
In a decisive move to combat escalating security threats across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Counter-Terrorism Force. This development was announced by Nigerian Stories through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, signaling a significant step in the region’s fight against terrorism, insurgency, and cross-border criminal activities.TheContinue reading "ECOWAS Activates Standby Counter-Terrorism Force Amid Rising Security Threats"
Reps Order NCC to Block Pornographic Websites, Citing Moral and Social Decay
In a decisive move to uphold Nigeria’s cultural and moral fabric, the House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to compel internet service providers (ISPs) to block all websites hosting obscene and pornographic content across the country.The resolution was passed on Tuesday following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker representingContinue reading "Reps Order NCC to Block Pornographic Websites, Citing Moral and Social Decay"
Bloodbath in Ondo: Police Dispute Reports of 20 Farmers Killed in Brutal Attack
The Ondo State Police Command has refuted claims that 20 farmers were massacred in a series of violent attacks that engulfed four communities in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state. While multiple reports suggest that bandits invaded the communities, unleashing terror and leaving scores dead, the police insist they have not confirmedContinue reading "Bloodbath in Ondo: Police Dispute Reports of 20 Farmers Killed in Brutal Attack"
NAHCON Announces May 5, 2025, as Official Date for Hajj Airlift
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced that the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj will commence on May 5, 2025.In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, NAHCON assured intending pilgrims that all necessary arrangements are in place to ensureContinue reading "NAHCON Announces May 5, 2025, as Official Date for Hajj Airlift"
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