The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has strongly criticized the continued closure of the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, since October 2024, describing it as an unacceptable breach of judicial responsibility.In a statement released on Thursday, RULAAC lamented that while courts in Nigeria’s volatile Northeast remain operational despite persistent Boko Haram threats,Continue reading "Judicial Paralysis in Imo: RULAAC Condemns Prolonged Closure of Owerri Appeal Court Amid Security Concerns"
Drowning in Despair: Kwara Residents Cry Out as Devastating Flood Submerges Homes
Residents of the Popo area in Offa town, Kwara State, have been thrown into distress as a torrential downpour on Saturday evening triggered severe flooding, submerging homes and leaving many at risk of homelessness. The devastating incident has once again underscored the recurring threat of flooding in the state, prompting urgent appeals for government intervention.SaharaReporters,Continue reading "Drowning in Despair: Kwara Residents Cry Out as Devastating Flood Submerges Homes"
Mass Sack at Kaduna Electric: CDWR Calls for Nationwide Action as Workers Declare Indefinite Strike
The Campaign for Democratic and Workers' Rights (CDWR) has issued a scathing condemnation of Kaduna Electric’s decision to lay off 900 workers, describing the move as a brazen attack on workers’ rights and a violation of labour laws.The mass dismissal, which the management claims is part of a “right-sizing” exercise, has triggered an uproar withinContinue reading "Mass Sack at Kaduna Electric: CDWR Calls for Nationwide Action as Workers Declare Indefinite Strike"
Prolonged Blackout at UCH: Patients Struggle as Nigeria’s First Teaching Hospital Faces Energy Crisis
The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier teaching hospital, is in a dire state as a four-month-long power outage continues to cripple medical services, leaving patients and their families in distress. The persistent blackout follows the hospital’s disconnection from the national grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over an outstanding debtContinue reading "Prolonged Blackout at UCH: Patients Struggle as Nigeria’s First Teaching Hospital Faces Energy Crisis"
Sam Nujoma: Namibia’s Revolutionary Icon Passes On, Africa Mourns a Hero
Africa has lost one of its greatest revolutionaries with the passing of former Namibian President, Comrade Dr. Sam Nujoma. A fearless freedom fighter, visionary leader, and unwavering pan-Africanist, Nujoma dedicated his life to liberating Namibia from the shackles of colonial occupation and oppression.As the founding father and first President of an independent Namibia, Nujoma playedContinue reading "Sam Nujoma: Namibia’s Revolutionary Icon Passes On, Africa Mourns a Hero"
Frustration Peaks as Federal Recruitment Website Crashes, Leaving Thousands Stranded
Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have been left exasperated as the government’s recruitment portal remains largely inaccessible, days after the application process officially commenced.The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) had, on January 27, 2025, announced recruitment into over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, instead of a smooth applicationContinue reading "Frustration Peaks as Federal Recruitment Website Crashes, Leaving Thousands Stranded"
Inferno in Niger State: Gas Station Explosion Engulfs Vehicles in Flames
In a devastating turn of events, a massive explosion rocked a gas station in Niger State, reducing multiple vehicles to charred wreckage and sending panic through the surrounding community.The alarming incident was first reported by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where it broke the news of the raging inferno. Eyewitnesses describedContinue reading "Inferno in Niger State: Gas Station Explosion Engulfs Vehicles in Flames"
SERAP Sues President Tinubu Over N167 Billion Contract Scandal, Demands Prosecution
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the federal government’s failure to prosecute contractors who allegedly received over N167 billion from the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) and 30 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without executing any projects.In a statement posted on itsContinue reading "SERAP Sues President Tinubu Over N167 Billion Contract Scandal, Demands Prosecution"
Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano’s New SSG, Taps Veteran Administrator for Key Role
In a move aimed at fortifying the administrative backbone of his government, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).The announcement was made in an official statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday, with the appointment set to takeContinue reading "Governor Yusuf Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as Kano’s New SSG, Taps Veteran Administrator for Key Role"
“Trump Dismisses Calls to Deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s Got Enough Problems with His Wife’”
U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of deporting Prince Harry, stating that the Duke of Sussex already has enough troubles in his personal life. Trump made the remark in an interview with the New York Post, addressing speculation over Prince Harry’s U.S. immigration status and whether his visa could be revoked dueContinue reading "“Trump Dismisses Calls to Deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s Got Enough Problems with His Wife’”"
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