The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has challenged the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to a public debate over comments made by the governor on the cost of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project.Umahi, who described himself as Makinde’s senior both in governance and engineering practice, said the Oyo governor lacked a proper understanding ofContinue reading "‘I Am Your Senior in Governance and Engineering’ — Umahi Dares Makinde to Public Debate Over Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost"
2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER CRISIS: Super Eagles Stranded in Angola as Benin Arrive in Uyo — Anxiety Mounts Ahead of Decisive Clash
Panic in the air, hope on the ground. As Benin’s Cheetahs pitch camp in Uyo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles battle turbulence — not just on the pitch, but mid-air — with their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread. As tension mounts ahead of Tuesday’s make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown, drama has struck theContinue reading "2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER CRISIS: Super Eagles Stranded in Angola as Benin Arrive in Uyo — Anxiety Mounts Ahead of Decisive Clash"
Fulani Group Accuses Agatu Youths of Deadly Attacks, Cattle Rustling — Demands Urgent FG, Military Intervention
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Voice of Fulbe for Peace and Development, has raised the alarm over what it described as a “sustained campaign of deadly attacks, killings, and large-scale cattle rustling” allegedly carried out by youths from Agatu West in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State against Fulani herders residing in neighbouring Kogi State.InContinue reading "Fulani Group Accuses Agatu Youths of Deadly Attacks, Cattle Rustling — Demands Urgent FG, Military Intervention"
TRAGEDY IN WAWA BARRACKS: Nigerian Soldier Shoots Wife Dead, Commits Suicide Inside Military Quarters
A chilling tragedy struck the Wawa Military Cantonment in New Bussa, Kainji, Niger State, on Saturday when a Nigerian Army personnel identified as Lance Corporal Femi Akinleye reportedly shot his wife dead before turning the gun on himself.The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. inside Block 15, Room 24 of the soldiers’ residential quarters at theContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN WAWA BARRACKS: Nigerian Soldier Shoots Wife Dead, Commits Suicide Inside Military Quarters"
NRC Raises Alarm Over Escalating Vandalism On Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna Rail Corridors — Describes Acts As Economic Sabotage
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has expressed grave concern over the rising wave of vandalism targeting its electrical and signalling installations across key railway corridors — Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, and Warri-Itakpe — describing the trend as a serious threat to national transport safety and infrastructure development.In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday in Lagos,Continue reading "NRC Raises Alarm Over Escalating Vandalism On Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna Rail Corridors — Describes Acts As Economic Sabotage"
PANIC IN THE SKY: Super Eagles’ Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Scare En Route to Uyo
A ValueJet chartered aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial final FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot detected a cracked windscreen midair.The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Saturday, revealing that the flight carrying playersContinue reading "PANIC IN THE SKY: Super Eagles’ Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Scare En Route to Uyo"
Over 1,000 Lawyers Urge Senate to Disqualify Amupitan as INEC Chairman
Allege bias, conflict of interest over APC ties; threaten legal action if confirmedBy Politics Nigeria A coalition of over 1,000 lawyers under the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has called on the National Assembly to disqualify Professor Joash Amupitan from being confirmed as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral CommissionContinue reading "Over 1,000 Lawyers Urge Senate to Disqualify Amupitan as INEC Chairman"
Nigeria’s Debt Hits ₦152.4trn — Rises By ₦3trn In Three Months
Nigeria’s total public debt has surged to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, climbing by about ₦3 trillion from ₦149.39 trillion recorded at the end of March this year, according to the latest data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO).The figures, posted on Saturday by Nigerian Stories via its official X handle, representContinue reading "Nigeria’s Debt Hits ₦152.4trn — Rises By ₦3trn In Three Months"
Police Bust Child-Trafficking Syndicate In Abia, Rescue 18 Children, Arrest 10 Suspects
Heartbreaking tales emerge as rescued infants await reunion with families The Abia State Police Command has uncovered a major child-trafficking network in Aba, rescuing 18 children — including eight infants — and arresting 10 suspects in what authorities described as a breakthrough against a “ruthless criminal cartel” operating across the southeast.In a press statement, theContinue reading "Police Bust Child-Trafficking Syndicate In Abia, Rescue 18 Children, Arrest 10 Suspects"
Muslim Council Accuses CAN of Treason, Foreign Propaganda Over Genocide Allegations
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accused the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some of their foreign allies of orchestrating what it calls a campaign of “falsehood and foreign-backed propaganda” over alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria.In a strongly worded statement dated October 10, 2025 (18th Rabi’ul ThaniContinue reading "Muslim Council Accuses CAN of Treason, Foreign Propaganda Over Genocide Allegations"
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