The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been discovered beneath the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. His abduction and gruesome murder mark yet another dark chapter in the growing security crisis plaguing Anambra State.Azuka, who represented Onitsha North Constituency 1 under theContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN ANAMBRA: KIDNAPPED LAWMAKER JUSTICE AZUKA FOUND DEAD UNDER 2ND NIGER BRIDGE"
Zulum Leads High-Powered Delegation to Repatriate 7,790 Nigerian Refugees from Chad
In a historic humanitarian effort, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has led a high-profile delegation to Baga Sola, Chad, to oversee the voluntary repatriation of 7,790 Nigerian refugees displaced by Boko Haram insurgency. This marks a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to rehabilitate communities affected by terrorism and insurgency in the Lake ChadContinue reading "Zulum Leads High-Powered Delegation to Repatriate 7,790 Nigerian Refugees from Chad"
2027: Why Nigerians Must Take Rotimi Amaechi Seriously – By Ikechukwu Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has once again unsettled the political landscape with his unfiltered truth—a rare feat in Nigeria's political space, where deception is often mistaken for wisdom. In a country where doublespeak thrives, Amaechi remains unapologetically blunt, exposing the realities of power, governance, and the desperation of politiciansContinue reading "2027: Why Nigerians Must Take Rotimi Amaechi Seriously – By Ikechukwu Amaechi"
CDS Musa Rallies Military Commanders: ‘We Must Stay Ahead of All Threats’
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has charged military commanders to remain proactive and innovative in tackling evolving security threats facing Nigeria. He emphasized the need to leverage technology, enhance intelligence-sharing, and foster interagency collaboration to maintain a strategic advantage over adversaries.General Musa made this call on Wednesday at the opening ofContinue reading "CDS Musa Rallies Military Commanders: ‘We Must Stay Ahead of All Threats’"
Nollywood Mourns: Actress Pat Ugwu Passes Away at 35, Colleagues Express Shock
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the untimely passing of Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu at just 35 years old. The heartbreaking news was shared by her colleague, Emeka Okoye, in an emotional Instagram post on Wednesday, confirming her demise and unveiling a funeral poster detailing her final rites.Okoye, visibly shaken byContinue reading "Nollywood Mourns: Actress Pat Ugwu Passes Away at 35, Colleagues Express Shock"
Political Firestorm: Borno Governor Zulum Moves Against Opposition Figure Over ‘His Excellency’ Title
In a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of political intimidation, the administration of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has filed charges against opposition figure Attom Magira, the 2023 Borno Central Senatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).Magira was arrested and detained by the police in Borno State after his support groupContinue reading "Political Firestorm: Borno Governor Zulum Moves Against Opposition Figure Over ‘His Excellency’ Title"
Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Dismiss Three Suspended INEC Commissioners Amid Election Misconduct Allegations
In a decisive move to clean up Nigeria’s electoral system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to dismiss three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The affected officials—Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa), and Nura Ali (Sokoto)—were accused of electoral misconduct during the contentious 2023Continue reading "Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval to Dismiss Three Suspended INEC Commissioners Amid Election Misconduct Allegations"
FEC Approves $45.3 Million for Rail Link Connecting Nigeria’s Major Seaports to Hinterlands
In a bold move to enhance Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $45.3 million contract for a comprehensive feasibility study and engineering design of a rail network linking four strategic seaports in the country’s western corridor. The proposed railway will connect the Deep Sea Port, Tin Can Seaport, Apapa Seaport,Continue reading "FEC Approves $45.3 Million for Rail Link Connecting Nigeria’s Major Seaports to Hinterlands"
Terror in the Classroom: 13-Year-Old Pupil Arrested for Brandishing Father’s Gun in Akwa Ibom
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of concern across Akwa Ibom State, the police have apprehended a 13-year-old pupil, Samuel Sunday, for wielding his father’s gun and allegedly threatening to shoot his classmates at St. Paul Primary School, Ikot Ibiok, in Eket Local Government Area (LGA).The arrest, confirmed via the official X handleContinue reading "Terror in the Classroom: 13-Year-Old Pupil Arrested for Brandishing Father’s Gun in Akwa Ibom"
UN World Food Programme Allocates $2.5 Billion to Combat Hunger in Nigeria
In a significant development in the fight against food insecurity, Nigerian Stories has announced via its official X handle that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has allocated a staggering $2.5 billion to tackle hunger in Nigeria.This monumental funding comes at a crucial time, as millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with rising foodContinue reading "UN World Food Programme Allocates $2.5 Billion to Combat Hunger in Nigeria"
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