By: Zagazola Makama In a decisive crackdown on criminal activities, operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Zamfara State successfully thwarted a ransom payment and neutralized a gang of bandits in Ganuwa forest, Tsafe Local Government Area.The high-stakes operation unfolded on Wednesday after security forces received credible intelligence about an impending ransom delivery forContinue reading "Deadly Ambush: Security Forces Foil Ransom Payment, Eliminate Bandits in Zamfara"
Hope Restored: 159 Nigerians Repatriated from Libya with IOM, Consular Support
In a significant humanitarian effort, at least 159 Nigerians stranded in Libya have been successfully repatriated, thanks to the coordinated intervention of the Libyan Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM), Nigerian consular officials, and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).The returnees, including women and children, were flown back to Nigeria from Benina International Airport inContinue reading "Hope Restored: 159 Nigerians Repatriated from Libya with IOM, Consular Support"
Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Granted Bail Amid N90 Million Fraud Allegations, Claims Political Persecution
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), who is facing multiple corruption charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The ruling, delivered by Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu on Thursday, comes amid a storm ofContinue reading "Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Granted Bail Amid N90 Million Fraud Allegations, Claims Political Persecution"
Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens: Speaker Meranda Stripped of Security Amid Leadership Turmoil
The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated to a new level of uncertainty as security operatives assigned to Speaker Mojisola Meranda were abruptly withdrawn, leaving her vulnerable amid an intensifying power struggle.In a shocking development, all security details attached to the Speaker—including personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and theContinue reading "Lagos Assembly Crisis Deepens: Speaker Meranda Stripped of Security Amid Leadership Turmoil"
TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: NYSC Member Kidnapped on Benin-Ibadan Route as Abductors Demand N20 Million Ransom
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Lawal Rofiat Kofoworola, has been kidnapped while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, to resume at her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) in Ogbomoso.The terrifying incident occurred on Tuesday when she boarded an Ore-bound commercial bus, only to fall into the hands ofContinue reading "TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: NYSC Member Kidnapped on Benin-Ibadan Route as Abductors Demand N20 Million Ransom"
No More Bailouts: Accountant-General Warns States to Fix Their Finances
In a decisive move to enforce fiscal discipline, the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has declared that the Federal Government will no longer bail out states struggling with unpaid liabilities. The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, issued this stern warning during her working visit to the Federal Pay Office in Kano.According toContinue reading "No More Bailouts: Accountant-General Warns States to Fix Their Finances"
Foreign Cybercrime Syndicates Expanding Operations in Nigeria, EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has sounded the alarm over the increasing infiltration of Nigeria by foreign fraud syndicates, revealing that these groups are setting up cybercrime cells across the country and luring young Nigerians into sophisticated financial crimes, including cryptocurrency-related fraud.Olukoyede made these revelations on Wednesday,Continue reading "Foreign Cybercrime Syndicates Expanding Operations in Nigeria, EFCC Chairman Raises Alarm"
Protecting a National Hero: Shehu Sani Calls for Urgent Security for NAFDAC Boss Amid Death Threats
Renowned human rights activist and former senator, Shehu Sani, has raised the alarm over threats to the life of Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sani passionately called for immediate protection for the NAFDACContinue reading "Protecting a National Hero: Shehu Sani Calls for Urgent Security for NAFDAC Boss Amid Death Threats"
Minister of Works, David Umahi, Urges Cement Manufacturers to Slash Prices Amid Rising Construction Costs
In a bold move to tackle the soaring cost of construction materials in Nigeria, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to cement manufacturers to reduce the price of cement from ₦9,500 to ₦7,000.Umahi’s appeal, which was made public through Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, underscores the federal government’s growing concern overContinue reading "Minister of Works, David Umahi, Urges Cement Manufacturers to Slash Prices Amid Rising Construction Costs"
Army Chief Doubles Troops’ Feeding Allowance to Boost Welfare and Morale
In a significant move to enhance the welfare of Nigerian soldiers, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a 100% increase in troops’ daily feeding allowance. The allowance, which previously stood at ₦1,500, has been doubled to ₦3,000, with implementation set to commence at the end of March.The announcement was madeContinue reading "Army Chief Doubles Troops’ Feeding Allowance to Boost Welfare and Morale"
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