Nigeria has lost one of its most formidable elder statesmen, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed away at the age of 97. His demise was announced late Monday, February 17, 2025, in a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family.> “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes toContinue reading "Edwin Clark: The End of an Era as Niger Delta Titan Passes at 97"
Adamawa Police Launch Manhunt as Gunmen Abduct Four in Mayokila Village
Command Vows Swift Action to Rescue Victims, Apprehend PerpetratorsAdamawa State, Nigeria – February 17, 2025 The Adamawa State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Dankombo Morris, psc(+), has strongly condemned the brazen kidnapping incident that rocked Mayokila Village, Mapeo District, Jada Local Government Area (LGA). The police chief has ordered anContinue reading "Adamawa Police Launch Manhunt as Gunmen Abduct Four in Mayokila Village"
Tragedy in Lokoja: Seven Federal University Students, Driver Killed as Truck Crushes Shuttle Bus
A devastating accident on Monday afternoon claimed the lives of at least seven students of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and their bus driver when an out-of-control truck rammed into a school shuttle filled with students.The tragic incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m., sent shockwaves across the university community. According to eyewitnesses, the ill-fated shuttleContinue reading "Tragedy in Lokoja: Seven Federal University Students, Driver Killed as Truck Crushes Shuttle Bus"
UAE Introduces 10-Year Golden Visa for Content Creators
In a significant development for the global creative industry, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially introduced a Golden Visa program tailored for content creators, granting them the opportunity to live and work in the country for up to 10 years.The announcement was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking excitement amongContinue reading "UAE Introduces 10-Year Golden Visa for Content Creators"
Ondo Amotekun Deports 114 Northerners Over Suspicious Forest Encroachment
In a decisive operation aimed at safeguarding Ondo State’s security, the Amotekun Corps has expelled at least 114 individuals, predominantly from northern Nigeria, over allegations of unlawful entry into the state’s forests.The news was confirmed by Nigerian Stories through its official X handle, stating that the security outfit acted swiftly to prevent potential security threatsContinue reading "Ondo Amotekun Deports 114 Northerners Over Suspicious Forest Encroachment"
Exposed: 14 Human Trafficking Rings in Iraq, Nigerian Immigration Officers Allegedly Complicit – ARLPAN
Sahara Reporters has revealed shocking allegations from the Association of Recruiter License Placement Agents of Nigeria (ARLPAN), which has uncovered 14 human trafficking rings in Iraq operating with the alleged assistance of Nigerian Immigration officers at major airports. ARLPAN, an association of licensed international recruiters, has sounded the alarm over the increasing activities of illegalContinue reading "Exposed: 14 Human Trafficking Rings in Iraq, Nigerian Immigration Officers Allegedly Complicit – ARLPAN"
Nigerian Army Crushes Bandits, Obliterates Hideout in Sakkarawa Forest
By: Zagazola Makama In a decisive onslaught against criminal elements, Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with Operation FANSAN YANMA, local vigilantes, and community defense forces, stormed a notorious bandit enclave known as Dabar Dan Dari Biyar in Sakkarawa Forest, western Sabon Birni. The joint operation resulted in the destruction of the heavily fortified hideout andContinue reading "Nigerian Army Crushes Bandits, Obliterates Hideout in Sakkarawa Forest"
“Weaponising Hardship: Tambuwal Accuses APC of Using Hunger to Hold Nigeria Hostage”
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Sokoto State Governor and a prominent federal lawmaker, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of weaponising hunger and economic hardship to entrench itself in power.Tambuwal, a key opposition figure, dismissed the wave of defections to the APC as nothing more thanContinue reading "“Weaponising Hardship: Tambuwal Accuses APC of Using Hunger to Hold Nigeria Hostage”"
Outrage in Ogoniland: Groups Condemn Shell’s $2 Billion Oil Sale, Accuse Nigerian Government of Complicity
The National Union of Ogoni Students International (NUOS INTL USA), in collaboration with several human rights organisations, has vehemently condemned Royal Dutch Shell’s reported $2 billion sale of Ogoni oil, calling it a fraudulent deal and a blatant violation of Ogoni economic and national security.In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday and jointly signedContinue reading "Outrage in Ogoniland: Groups Condemn Shell’s $2 Billion Oil Sale, Accuse Nigerian Government of Complicity"
BREAKING: Anambra Police Bust Notorious Child Trafficking Ring, Arrest Fake Doctor, Rescue 10 Victims
In a major crackdown on child trafficking, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have dismantled a notorious syndicate involved in child stealing and trafficking. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects, including a fake medical doctor, and the rescue of 10 malnourished children.The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu,Continue reading "BREAKING: Anambra Police Bust Notorious Child Trafficking Ring, Arrest Fake Doctor, Rescue 10 Victims"
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