Social Media Erupts as Nigerians Accuse Government of Double Standards The Federal High Court in Abuja has on Thursday turned down the request by detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to be moved from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for specialized medicalContinue reading "BREAKING: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid for Medical Transfer to National Hospital, Abuja"
EXCLUSIVE: Prof. Joash Amupitan Poised To Take Over As INEC Boss Amid Tinubu-Yakubu Rift
The political chessboard in Nigeria is set for a dramatic shake-up as Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a distinguished legal scholar, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Authoritative sources revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has quietly directed Prof. Yakubu to proceed onContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Prof. Joash Amupitan Poised To Take Over As INEC Boss Amid Tinubu-Yakubu Rift"
PANIC IN IMO: One Dead, Others Injured As Suspected Bomb Explosion Rocks Njaba Community
A wave of fear swept through Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off, killing one person on the spot and leaving at least two others critically injured.The victim, identified as Chinworeke Mmadu, was reportedly carrying the device when it detonated, shatteringContinue reading "PANIC IN IMO: One Dead, Others Injured As Suspected Bomb Explosion Rocks Njaba Community"
Zulum, Northern Governors Unveil Bold Plan To Transform NNDC Into Global Economic Powerhouse
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that Northern Governors are united in their resolve to restructure and reposition the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) into a world-class conglomerate that will stand as a symbol of economic strength and pride for the region.Zulum, who chairs the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Implementation CommitteeContinue reading "Zulum, Northern Governors Unveil Bold Plan To Transform NNDC Into Global Economic Powerhouse"
WEATHER ALERT: NiMet Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Fierce Winds Across 20 States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has sounded the alarm, cautioning Nigerians to brace for heavy rainfall and strong winds sweeping across several states from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.In its impact-based weather forecast released Thursday, NiMet warned that parts of Yobe, Katsina, Kebbi, Gombe, Borno and Sokoto face a moderate risk ofContinue reading "WEATHER ALERT: NiMet Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Fierce Winds Across 20 States"
START FROM THE TOP: FG’S CRACKDOWN ON CERTIFICATE FORGERS CALLED “EASIER SAID THAN DONE”
Activist Mahdi Shehu urges probe to begin at the presidency — “no sacred cows” as faiths and law demand justice An X user, Mahdi Shehu, has thrown down the gauntlet to the Federal Government’s recently announced drive to tackle certificate forgery — praising the initiative but warning that meaningful action will require courage, comprehensiveness andContinue reading "START FROM THE TOP: FG’S CRACKDOWN ON CERTIFICATE FORGERS CALLED “EASIER SAID THAN DONE”"
Tinted Glass Crackdown: IGP Warns Police Against Extortion As October 2 Enforcement Looms
With the nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits set to commence on October 2, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to officers across the country, particularly in Lagos, cautioning them against turning the exercise into a money-making venture through extortion.Speaking at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters inContinue reading "Tinted Glass Crackdown: IGP Warns Police Against Extortion As October 2 Enforcement Looms"
BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Fires All Nigerian Staff Just 24 Hours After Joining PENGASSAN
In a move that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sacked all its Nigerian workers barely 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).The drastic decision was conveyed in an internal memo dated SeptemberContinue reading "BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Fires All Nigerian Staff Just 24 Hours After Joining PENGASSAN"
DON’T SEE TAXES AS PUNISHMENT, BUT AS NATION-BUILDING TOOL — FIRS BOSS TELLS NIGERIANS
By Our Correspondent The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged Nigerians to change their outlook on taxation, stressing that taxes are not a punishment but the backbone of sustainable national development.In a statement shared via the official handle of Nigerian Stories on X (formerly Twitter), the FIRS boss declared thatContinue reading "DON’T SEE TAXES AS PUNISHMENT, BUT AS NATION-BUILDING TOOL — FIRS BOSS TELLS NIGERIANS"
Dasuki’s 10-Year Trial Stalls Again As Court Slams FG Over Missing Witness
The long-drawn trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd), once again suffered a setback on Wednesday, as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings following the absence of a key government witness.Dasuki, who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan, is facing charges bordering on unlawful possession of firearms andContinue reading "Dasuki’s 10-Year Trial Stalls Again As Court Slams FG Over Missing Witness"
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