The recent visit of the Edo State governor to Kano, ostensibly aimed at pacifying the rising anger over the tragic killing of 16 innocent travelers in his state, raises significant concerns that must not be overlooked. While the governor’s attempt to connect with the people of Kano by speaking in Hausa and eliciting laughter is commendable in its intent, it should not obscure the gravity of the situation nor divert attention from the pressing demand for justice. The Northern populace must remain vigilant and steadfast in their pursuit of accountability and justice, rather than allowing themselves to be swayed by…
Author: TheStories
A prophet is never honoured in his own country but to be dishonoured in another man’s country is a fate far worse than that. That is the story of the Northern (Arewa) Hausa/Fulani, who choose to live in Southern Nigeria, while their hosts, the owners of that land have resolved that they have overstayed their welcome. The clear proof of this fact are the ugly scenes we see in the new media, every hour of every day, of armed local gangs in Southern communities treating their Hausa/Fulani fellow citizens like plague bearing pariahs under all sorts of disguises and pretexts.…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it “anti-democratic.” Tinubu’s decision, which has sparked widespread criticism, includes the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months amid ongoing political turmoil in the oil-rich state. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Momodu joined a growing number of voices opposing the move. “I think it is very unfortunate. I know President Tinubu very well. Though we’ve never been in the same…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, have given Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, a 24-hour ultimatum to retract comments he made about them. The couple, through Uduaghan’s lawyers, issued a letter titled “Defamatory Statements Against Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,” demanding an apology from Nwaebonyi or face legal action. Nwaebonyi, in an interview Wednesday, dismissed claims of sexual harassment against Natasha, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, saying she should not consider herself among Nigeria’s most beautiful women. He alleged that Natasha had a history of making accusations to manipulate situations…
Natasha Osawaru, deputy majority leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and fiancée of singer Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, has updated her Instagram name to “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” A check on her Instagram page by QED.ng on Sunday confirmed the name change. The update follows her engagement to 2Baba. A video from February 13, 2025, captured the moment the music icon proposed to Natasha in the presence of friends, and she happily accepted. This development comes after 2Baba announced his separation from his wife, actress Annie Idibia, in January 2025. Last week, Annie reverted to her maiden name, Annie Macaulay,…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the killing of hunters in transit in Edo State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, the CDS described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable, emphasizing that proper notification of relevant authorities could have prevented the tragedy. Gen. Musa extended his condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the families of the victims. He urged Nigerians to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and instead rely on constituted security agencies for matters concerning security. He reassured…
The sight is familiar, but the horror always feels like the first time: the lifeless bodies of Hausa hunters from Kano State laid on the ground—one of them still being clubbed to a pulp, his limp body dragged onto the heap of his comrades’ corpses. Another man, either dead or dying, is wheeled in a barrow and dumped onto the pile. Yet another, pulled out from a manhole where he had taken refuge, is mercilessly beaten with cudgels as his comatose body is ferried to the growing mound of corpses. The victims seemed dead—until old tyres were placed atop them,…
The recent and tragic events in Uromi, Edo State, where 16 Northerners were mercilessly slaughtered by a mob incited by state-owned vigilantes, have once again highlighted the deep-seated ethnic and regional tensions that continue to plague Nigeria. This incident is not merely a reflection of localized violence but a symptom of a broader malaise that threatens the very fabric of the nation. The silence that followed the killings from both the federal and Edo State governments, as well as from the leadership in the North and South, is alarming and indicative of a systemic failure to address the underlying issues…
Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democracy, allowing citizens to voice concerns, hold leaders accountable, and advocate for change. However, in Nigeria, this fundamental right is increasingly under attack. The recent case of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who faced government backlash for criticizing economic hardship, highlights a growing trend of state repression against young, outspoken Nigerians. This crackdown raises critical questions about the government’s fear of public criticism, the systematic suppression of youth voices, and the broader implications for democracy. As the country struggles with economic instability and governance failures, silencing dissent only…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Umar Dikko Radda, at the Government House, Katsina, following the passing of his beloved mother, Safara’u Umar Bare-Bari Radda. While consoling the Governor, the Minister, on behalf of himself, his family, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and the entire staff of the Ministry of Defence extended their heartfelt condolences to the Governor, his family, and the people of Katsina State over this irreparable loss. Badaru prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, have…