In a bold and defiant stance against what it describes as an oppressive law weaponized to stifle dissent, the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has demanded the immediate and unconditional repeal of Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act of 2024. The movement condemned the law as a state-sponsored tool of digital suppression, accusing the Bola Tinubu-led administration and the AllContinue reading "TIB Movement Declares War on Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, Labels It a Weapon of Digital Oppression"
Nigeria Customs Intercepts N398 Million Worth of Cannabis in Major Lagos Bust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has recorded a significant victory in its ongoing fight against illicit drug trafficking. In a major operation, the command intercepted 53 sacks of cannabis sativa, weighing a staggering 1,958 kilograms, with an estimated duty-paid value of ₦398 million in Lagos.The announcement was made via the official XContinue reading "Nigeria Customs Intercepts N398 Million Worth of Cannabis in Major Lagos Bust"
NAFDAC Uncovers Stash of Yellow Fever, Measles, and Tetanus Vaccines Hidden in Lagos Drug Market, Arrests Suspect
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made a shocking discovery at the bustling Idumota Drug Market in Lagos State, uncovering a clandestine stash of sensitive vaccines—including those for Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, Dano Anti-Tetanus, and Measles—hidden beneath a staircase.The illicit stockpile was uncovered on Thursday during a high-stakes surveillance operationContinue reading "NAFDAC Uncovers Stash of Yellow Fever, Measles, and Tetanus Vaccines Hidden in Lagos Drug Market, Arrests Suspect"
Tinubu Orders Relocation of 29 Prisons Amid Rising Jailbreaks Across Nigeria
In a decisive move to reform Nigeria’s correctional system and enhance national security, President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas to more secure locations across the country.The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Friday during the unveiling of newly acquired operational vehicles for the NigerianContinue reading "Tinubu Orders Relocation of 29 Prisons Amid Rising Jailbreaks Across Nigeria"
PSC Exposes Widespread Human Rights Abuses by Police Officers in South-East, Vows Crackdown on Corrupt Security Practices
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has made a startling admission, acknowledging rampant human rights violations perpetrated by police officers in Nigeria’s South-East region. The Commission’s Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, made the revelation on Friday during the opening ceremony of the South-East Stakeholders Summit on Peace and Security at HotelContinue reading "PSC Exposes Widespread Human Rights Abuses by Police Officers in South-East, Vows Crackdown on Corrupt Security Practices"
Fugitive Doctor? Olaleye Allegedly Flees to UK After Acquittal, Faces Supreme Court Appeal
A fresh controversy has erupted over Lagos-based medical doctor, Femi Olaleye, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape but later acquitted by the Court of Appeal. Allegations have now surfaced that he has fled to the United Kingdom to evade a Supreme Court appeal filed by the Lagos State Government.The alarm was raised byContinue reading "Fugitive Doctor? Olaleye Allegedly Flees to UK After Acquittal, Faces Supreme Court Appeal"
“IBB’s Confession on June 12 Can’t Erase Decades of Injustice” – Hafsat Abiola Fires Back
Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has strongly asserted that former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida’s recent admission that her father won the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election does not undo the injustice suffered by her family and the Nigerian people.Babangida, for the first time, publicly expressed deep regret over theContinue reading "“IBB’s Confession on June 12 Can’t Erase Decades of Injustice” – Hafsat Abiola Fires Back"
Governor Mutfwang Suspends Mining Activities in Plateau State Over Security, Environmental Concerns
Nigerian Stories has officially announced on its X handle that Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities across the state.The governor’s decisive move comes amid rising concerns over security threats, environmental degradation, and illegal mining operations that have plagued the state in recent years. Plateau, known forContinue reading "Governor Mutfwang Suspends Mining Activities in Plateau State Over Security, Environmental Concerns"
Shehu Sani Slams Belgian, British Politicians Over Hypocrisy on Rwanda and DRC Crises
Renowned human rights activist and former senator, Shehu Sani, has taken to his official X handle to lambast Belgian and British politicians for what he describes as their hypocritical stance on Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a scathing critique, Sani accused these Western figures of selective outrage, stating that they were absentContinue reading "Shehu Sani Slams Belgian, British Politicians Over Hypocrisy on Rwanda and DRC Crises"
Osun LG Polls: Court Orders Conduct Amid Federal Opposition, Adeleke Insists on February 22 Election
The legal battle over local government elections in Osun State has taken a dramatic turn, as the Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered the state’s electoral commission to proceed with the polls. This ruling comes amid a heated political crisis, federal opposition, and concerns over security and constitutional legality.On Friday, Justice Adeyinka AderibigbeContinue reading "Osun LG Polls: Court Orders Conduct Amid Federal Opposition, Adeleke Insists on February 22 Election"
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