In a recent announcement on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories has reported that the United States will temporarily shut down its Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos on Monday, February 17, 2025. This closure is in observance of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the U.S. dedicated to honoring the country’sContinue reading "U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria to Temporarily Close for Presidents’ Day Observance"
Tambuwal Slams Tinubu Government, Says Defectors to APC Are Driven by Self-Interest
Former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has launched a scathing attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as rudderless, visionless, and incapable of steering Nigeria toward progress.Speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for the Northwest Zone in Kaduna, Tambuwal lambasted the ruling AllContinue reading "Tambuwal Slams Tinubu Government, Says Defectors to APC Are Driven by Self-Interest"
UNIZIK’s Expulsion of Female Student: A Case of Overkill?
By Adeola Soetan Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)'s decision to expel the female student who assaulted a lecturer is, in my view, a case of Aggravated Contagious Mob Instinct—a hasty reaction fueled by a social media frenzy of both genuine and hypocritical moralists.While it is indisputable that the young lady’s actions were unacceptable and deserving ofContinue reading "UNIZIK’s Expulsion of Female Student: A Case of Overkill?"
Horror in Ilorin: Police Arrest Islamic Cleric for Brutal Ritual Murder of College Student
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Islamic cleric, Mohammed A. Bello, over the gruesome murder of Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, a 24-year-old final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. The suspect, aged 25 and residing in the Offa-Garage area of Ilorin, was apprehended after police investigations uncovered chilling evidenceContinue reading "Horror in Ilorin: Police Arrest Islamic Cleric for Brutal Ritual Murder of College Student"
Brutal Betrayal: Nigerian Police Officers Shatter Musician’s Kneecap, Offer Meagre ₦200,000 Compensation After ₦5 Million Surgery
In a shocking display of police brutality, three plainclothes officers from the Red House Police Station in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, assaulted Nigerian musician Damilola Ogunsanya, shattering his kneecap with an iron baseball bat. The officers, who reportedly offered only ₦200,000 in compensation after Ogunsanya spent ₦5 million on surgery, have yet to face disciplinary action. SpeakingContinue reading "Brutal Betrayal: Nigerian Police Officers Shatter Musician’s Kneecap, Offer Meagre ₦200,000 Compensation After ₦5 Million Surgery"
MYSTERY IN OGUN: POLICE INSPECTOR FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM AS FEMALE COMPANION VANISHES
A tragic and mysterious incident has unfolded in Ogun State as the lifeless body of a Nigerian police inspector, identified as Haruna Mohammed, was discovered in a hotel room under suspicious circumstances. Adding to the intrigue, the woman who checked into the hotel with him in the early hours of Saturday, February 15, 2025, hasContinue reading "MYSTERY IN OGUN: POLICE INSPECTOR FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM AS FEMALE COMPANION VANISHES"
Despite Fallout, Tinubu Showers Praises on El-Rufai’s Contributions to Democracy on 65th Birthday
In a surprising move, President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday, despite the latter’s relentless criticism of his administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Vanguard Newspaper, through its official X handle, announced Tinubu’s commendation of El-Rufai’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, highlighting his political and administrative prowess.Continue reading "Despite Fallout, Tinubu Showers Praises on El-Rufai’s Contributions to Democracy on 65th Birthday"
Relentless Onslaught: Nigerian Police Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms, and Rescue Hostage in Major Security Operations
In a bold and strategic offensive against violent and organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recorded significant victories in its ongoing battle to restore security across the country. Through well-coordinated intelligence-driven operations, police operatives neutralized seven terrorists, arrested a high-profile suspect, rescued a kidnapped victim, and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, andContinue reading "Relentless Onslaught: Nigerian Police Neutralize Seven Terrorists, Recover Arms, and Rescue Hostage in Major Security Operations"
SERAP Gives CBN 48-Hour Ultimatum to Reverse ‘Unjust’ ATM Fee Hike or Face Legal Action
In a bold move against what it describes as an "unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust" policy, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reverse its recent hike in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees—or face legal action.SERAP made the announcement via itsContinue reading "SERAP Gives CBN 48-Hour Ultimatum to Reverse ‘Unjust’ ATM Fee Hike or Face Legal Action"
Shehu Sani, Ex-Gov Yero, and Top Politicians Defect to APC in Kaduna’s Political Earthquake
In a seismic political shift, former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, alongside ex-Governor Muktar Ramalan-Yero and other prominent figures, have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on the official handle of Vanguard Newspaper, setting the stage for a high-stakes political realignment in Kaduna State.Welcoming the defectors at a megaContinue reading "Shehu Sani, Ex-Gov Yero, and Top Politicians Defect to APC in Kaduna’s Political Earthquake"
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