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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, ten individuals tragically lost their lives this morning, Saturday, December 21, 2024, in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja. The incident occurred during the distribution of food items, an initiative aimed at providing relief during the festive season.According to reports, the chaos began when anContinue reading "Tragedy Strikes: 10 Lives Lost in Stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Abuja"

In a grim turn of events, chaotic scenes unfolded in Anambra and Abuja, leaving no fewer than 27 people dead during the distribution of palliatives and Christmas rice. The tragic incidents, which occurred on the same day, have left families mourning and communities shaken. Anambra: A Celebration Turns FatalSeventeen lives were lost, and dozens sustainedContinue reading "Tragedy Strikes: 17 Killed in Anambra Rice Stampede, 10 Dead in Abuja During Palliative Distribution"

In a significant boost to Nigeria’s international connectivity, the Federal Government has reactivated direct flights to Milan, Italy, and unveiled plans to develop new aviation routes to Brazil and Canada. This announcement was made by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories.The reactivationContinue reading "“Federal Government Reactivates Direct Flights to Milan, Expands Routes to Brazil and Canada – Festus Keyamo”"

Barely a month after its much-celebrated resumption of operations, the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has once again ground to a halt, despite the federal government’s $1.5 billion rehabilitation investment. The refinery, hailed as a beacon of hope for Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in fuel production, has left industry stakeholders and citizens alike questioning the efficiency ofContinue reading "$1.5 Billion Investment in Shambles: Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Again"

In a decisive move against drug trafficking, the Adamawa State Police Command has made significant strides in its fight against illicit substances, showcasing its unrelenting commitment to ensuring a safer community. According to an official press release shared on the Command's X (formerly Twitter) handle, a meticulously planned operation was carried out on December 18,Continue reading "Adamawa Police Strike Hard on Drug Trafficking: Three Arrested, Illegal Substances Seized"

In a decisive move against food adulteration, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a major breakthrough in its war against counterfeit food products. Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the agency revealed the shutdown of eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government AreaContinue reading "NAFDAC Cracks Down on ₦5 Billion Fake Rice Syndicate in Nasarawa"

Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization, a prominent advocacy group, has condemned the recent statement made by the court magistrate and the Nigerian Police prosecutor in the ongoing trial of Dele Farotimi. Taking to their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the group described the claims of feeling unsafe due to the crowd gathered outside the courtroom asContinue reading "“Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Blasts Judiciary and Police Over Dele Farotimi Case”"

The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has pleaded with Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to exclude landed property in the high-profile Maitama district as part of his bail conditions.Bello, who is facing a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money launderingContinue reading "N110.4 Billion Money Laundering: Yahaya Bello Pleads with Court to Spare Maitama Property in Bail Conditions"