A wave of terror swept through Chikakore, a peaceful community in Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Sunday evening as over 20 heavily armed bandits launched a brutal attack, kidnapping five residents, including an entire family.According to sources within the police, the assailants stormed the Health Centre extension area of Chikakore around 11 p.m.Continue reading "Terror Strikes in Abuja: Bandits Raid Chikakore Community, Kidnap Five, Including a Family"
Tension in Abuja: Force Headquarters on Lockdown Over Sowore’s Invitation
In a dramatic turn of events, the Force Headquarters in Abuja became a fortress on Monday as heavily armed police officers flooded the premises, creating a climate of unease ahead of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore's scheduled appearance. The heightened security measures, which included road barricades and anti-riot gear, underscored the police’s apprehensionContinue reading "Tension in Abuja: Force Headquarters on Lockdown Over Sowore’s Invitation"
Customs Boss Advocates Interagency Synergy to Combat Smuggling, Safeguard Nigeria’s Economy
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasized the critical need for interagency collaboration to effectively combat smuggling and its adverse impact on Nigeria's economy. Adeniyi made this call while delivering a lecture to Course 33 participants at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja on Thursday, January 23, 2025.In hisContinue reading "Customs Boss Advocates Interagency Synergy to Combat Smuggling, Safeguard Nigeria’s Economy"
NYSC Members Demand Immediate Implementation of Allowance Increase Promised Since September 2024
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have raised their voices in unison, calling on the Federal Government to fulfill its long-standing promise of increasing their monthly allowances. This appeal was made public through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, which broke the news to an audience eager for updates on the plight ofContinue reading "NYSC Members Demand Immediate Implementation of Allowance Increase Promised Since September 2024"
Looming Crisis in Unity Schools: Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Poor Welfare
The Vanguard Newspaper has reported a significant development that could disrupt academic and administrative activities in Nigeria’s 110 Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), popularly known as Unity Schools. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), under the aegis of organized labour, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Education, threatening aContinue reading "Looming Crisis in Unity Schools: Labour Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Poor Welfare"
Fast Depreciating Values: Nigerians Shift to Foreign Used Phones Amid Economic Woes
The once-prestigious culture of owning cutting-edge smartphones has persisted in Nigeria despite the nation’s persistent economic challenges. However, a significant shift is underway as more Nigerians are turning to foreign used phones, abandoning their preference for brand-new devices. This change is fueled by growing concerns about the rapid depreciation of new smartphones and a lackContinue reading "Fast Depreciating Values: Nigerians Shift to Foreign Used Phones Amid Economic Woes"
Breaking the Ice: Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Suit Against Farotimi After Royal Intervention
In a dramatic turn of events, the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), and renowned legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, has withdrawn the defamation lawsuits he instituted against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. This decision comes after a late-night intervention led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominentContinue reading "Breaking the Ice: Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Suit Against Farotimi After Royal Intervention"
“2Baba Breaks Silence on Divorce Rumor: Claims Instagram Account Hacked”
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has dismissed a shocking Instagram post announcing his separation from his wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, labeling it the work of hackers. The multi-award-winning artist assured fans that the controversial announcement did not originate from him and reaffirmed his commitment to his marriage.The statement, shared on 2Baba’s InstagramContinue reading "“2Baba Breaks Silence on Divorce Rumor: Claims Instagram Account Hacked”"
Breaking Terrorist Stronghold: Nigerian Military Eliminates 70 Insurgents, Loses 22 Soldiers in North-East Operation
In a major offensive against terrorism, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the elimination of 70 terrorist combatants, including three high-profile commanders, in an ongoing operation within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle in the North East. Code-named Operation HADIN KAI, the mission began on January 16, 2025, and aims to dismantle one of the strongest enclavesContinue reading "Breaking Terrorist Stronghold: Nigerian Military Eliminates 70 Insurgents, Loses 22 Soldiers in North-East Operation"
“Oil Marketers Eye Imported Petrol as Dangote Refinery Faces Price Challenge”
In a dramatic twist that could reshape Nigeria's fuel market dynamics, oil marketers are contemplating a return to petrol imports, citing the reduced landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N922.65 per litre. This development, announced via Punch Newspaper's official X handle, comes as imported petrol edges out the pricing advantage of locallyContinue reading "“Oil Marketers Eye Imported Petrol as Dangote Refinery Faces Price Challenge”"
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