ABUJA — The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has urged the government to enforce stricter safety regulations and improve emergency response systems following a devastating fire at an Islamic school in Kauran Namoda, Zamfara State. The inferno claimed the lives of 17 innocent children and left several others with severe injuries, plunging the nation intoContinue reading "Catholic Church Calls for Urgent Safety Reforms After Zamfara School Fire Tragedy"
Brigadier General Abubakar Aliyu Makes History as Second Nigerian Army General to Parachute from a Moving Plane
In a bold display of courage and leadership, Brigadier General Abubakar Aliyu has etched his name in the annals of Nigerian military history, becoming the second General in the Nigerian Army to execute a parachute jump from a moving aircraft. The feat, which took place at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna, underscores hisContinue reading "Brigadier General Abubakar Aliyu Makes History as Second Nigerian Army General to Parachute from a Moving Plane"
Singer Portable Declared Wanted as Police Arraign Nine Associates for Assault and Armed Violence in Ogun
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been declared at large as the Ogun State Police Command arraigned nine of his associates before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Thursday over allegations of assault, armed violence, and obstruction of government officials.The suspects—Nurudeen Warris (21), Adetola Alashe (25), Samuel Adeleke (28), Oluwaseun Ayenuwa (19), OluwapelumiContinue reading "Singer Portable Declared Wanted as Police Arraign Nine Associates for Assault and Armed Violence in Ogun"
From Politics to the Silver Screen: Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Joins Nollywood
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has embarked on a bold new chapter in her career—venturing into Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, Nollywood.The Nation Newspaper broke the news via its official X handle, revealing that Kennedy-Ohanenye has taken on acting, just months after her removal from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet.Kennedy-Ohanenye, a lawyer, entrepreneur, and politician,Continue reading "From Politics to the Silver Screen: Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Joins Nollywood"
Tragedy on the Greens: Ex-Obasanjo ADC, Major General Jemitola, Slumps and Dies at IBB Golf Club
The Nigerian military community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden passing of Major General Christopher Jemitola, a former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. The highly decorated officer reportedly slumped while at the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday and was rushed to the hospital, where he wasContinue reading "Tragedy on the Greens: Ex-Obasanjo ADC, Major General Jemitola, Slumps and Dies at IBB Golf Club"
Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashiru Haske: A Visionary Leader Poised to Transform Adamawa State come 2027
Adamawa State stands at the precipice of a new political dawn, and among the names resonating with hope, vision, and transformation is Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashiru Haske. An indigene of Ganye Local Government Area, from the revered Ganye Chiefdom, Haske’s candidacy is more than just a political ambition—it is a movement towards progress, empowerment, and economicContinue reading "Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashiru Haske: A Visionary Leader Poised to Transform Adamawa State come 2027"
House of Reps Push for Death Penalty on Fake Drug Producers, Demand Tougher Regulations
In a bold move to curb the deadly menace of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has called for the death penalty for individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake and adulterated medicines.The lawmakers urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to propose amendments toContinue reading "House of Reps Push for Death Penalty on Fake Drug Producers, Demand Tougher Regulations"
Defiance at the Top: IGP Orders Police Officers to Ignore PSC Retirement Directive
In a bold move that underscores ongoing tensions within Nigeria’s security architecture, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has directed police officers to disregard the Police Service Commission’s (PSC) retirement directive and remain in office.This development was announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, further fueling the controversy surrounding the PSC’s mandate andContinue reading "Defiance at the Top: IGP Orders Police Officers to Ignore PSC Retirement Directive"
Tinubu Reshuffles Leadership in Federal Universities, Renames UNIAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University
In a sweeping move to restructure the leadership of federal universities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Vice-Chancellors of the University of Abuja and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), while making high-profile appointments to key positions.One of the most notable changes is the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University,Continue reading "Tinubu Reshuffles Leadership in Federal Universities, Renames UNIAbuja to Yakubu Gowon University"
Government Secondary School Sugu in Ruins: Hon. Benjamin Brandford Urges Governor Fintiri to Intervene
The state of Government Secondary School Sugu in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State has become an alarming crisis, exposing students to deplorable learning conditions. Once a beacon of academic excellence as the former Women’s Teachers College, a renowned institution in the North-Eastern province of Nigeria, the school now stands as a shadow ofContinue reading "Government Secondary School Sugu in Ruins: Hon. Benjamin Brandford Urges Governor Fintiri to Intervene"
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