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In a deeply emotional farewell, Vice President Kashim Shettima joined a host of mourners in Maiduguri to pay his last respects to the late Hon. Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the Borno State Commissioner for Finance. The solemn occasion, marked by the overwhelming grief of the gathered crowd, underscored the profound loss felt across the state. RenownedContinue reading "VP Shettima Leads Borno in Heartfelt Farewell to Late Finance Commissioner Ahmed Ali Ahmed"

In a scathing social media outburst, Mahdi Shehu, a prominent X user, took to his account @shehu_mahdi to express his fury over the continued insecurity and deteriorating infrastructure on the Abuja-Kaduna road. His post, which quickly gained traction, highlighted the dire situation at the Jere Junction, where bandits have reportedly blocked the road, causing chaosContinue reading "Outrage Erupts Over Bandit Blockade on Abuja-Kaduna Road as Criticism Mounts Against Government Spending"

In a decisive move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s national security architecture, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new heads for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The announcement was made by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his official X handle, underscoring the administration's commitmentContinue reading "President Tinubu Appoints New Leaders for NIA and DSS, Signaling Strategic Shift in National Security"

In a show of leadership and dedication to the welfare of workers, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the state's workforce. Taking to his official social media platform, X, Governor Fintiri announced that he had received a "thank you" visit from the Adamawa StateContinue reading "Adamawa Governor Fintiri Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Welfare, Urges Federal Government to Act Responsively"

In a powerful and candid statement, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the globally respected economist and Director-General of the World Trade Organization, has taken a bold stand against the dangerous tactics employed by some Nigerian politicians. The Nigerian Stories, via its official X handle, shared her damning critique: "We have politicians who believe that the best wayContinue reading "“Okonjo-Iweala Condemns Politicians Weaponizing Insecurity: ‘Sacrificing Innocent Lives for Political Gain Must End'”"

Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization has issued a fiery statement on its official X handle, condemning reports that Nigerian authorities are planning to transfer @PIDOMNIGERIA from the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) detention to a secret facility allegedly operated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Describing the move as "an act of heartlessness,"Continue reading "Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Condemns Alleged Plan to Transfer @PIDOMNIGERIA to Secret Detention Site"

In a move that has stirred both amusement and reflection, Mohammed Bakari Tukur, the Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, took to his X handle to share a rather striking image of the former Adamawa State INEC Commissioner. The commissioner, now infamous for his controversial attempt to declare the APC governorship candidate, Binani,Continue reading "Former Adamawa INEC Commissioner’s Image Sparks Reactions Amid Celebration of Fintiri’s Minimum Wage Victory"

In a powerful statement issued on its official social media X handle, the Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the systematic targeting of journalists in Nigeria under the Tinubu administration. The group characterizes this alarming trend as a "reprehensible assault on the very fabric of democracy," underscoring theContinue reading "Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Condemns Media Repression Under Tinubu’s Administration"