In a bid to cushion the impact of skyrocketing transportation costs triggered by Nigeria’s economic downturn, Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has launched a Bicycle Loan Scheme for its junior staff. The initiative, aimed at providing a sustainable and affordable means of mobility, underscores the growing financial hardship faced by Nigerian workers, particularly in the educationContinueContinue reading “Rising Hardship: Bayero University Kano Introduces Bicycle Loan Scheme for Workers Amid Surging Fuel Prices”
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Lagos Assembly Crisis: Police Justify Withdrawal of Speaker Meranda’s Security Amid Power Struggle
The political crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a new turn following the temporary withdrawal and subsequent reinstatement of the security detail attached to Speaker Mojisola Meranda. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has clarified that the withdrawal was merely an administrative audit and not a politically motivated act.ContinueContinue reading “Lagos Assembly Crisis: Police Justify Withdrawal of Speaker Meranda’s Security Amid Power Struggle”
FG, States, and LGs Share Historic N1.7 Trillion Federation Revenue for January 2025
In a landmark disbursement, the Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside state and local government councils, has shared a staggering N1.703 trillion in revenue from the Federation Account for January 2025.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, citing the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) as the source.ThisContinueContinue reading “FG, States, and LGs Share Historic N1.7 Trillion Federation Revenue for January 2025”
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over ‘Silent Endorsement’ of Anti-Democratic Tactics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for his conspicuous silence amid the deepening leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Atiku described Tinubu’s lack of response as a tacit endorsement of anti-democratic maneuvers aimed at subverting the will of lawmakers.In a statement issued on Thursday by his mediaContinueContinue reading “Lagos Assembly Crisis: Atiku Slams Tinubu Over ‘Silent Endorsement’ of Anti-Democratic Tactics”
Justice Served: Lagos Court Sentences Lecturer to Life Imprisonment for Raping Student
A Lagos court has delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing Kolawole Muyiwa, a part-time lecturer at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, to life imprisonment for Raping a student.The ruling, handed down on Thursday by the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, marks a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against sexual and physical abuse in educationalContinueContinue reading “Justice Served: Lagos Court Sentences Lecturer to Life Imprisonment for Raping Student”
Bauchi State Orders Five-Week School Closure for Ramadan Amid Controversy and Resistance
The Bauchi State government has mandated the closure of all schools—both public and private—for five weeks in observance of the Ramadan fasting period, SaharaReporters has learned. The directive, which takes effect from February 26, 2025, will keep schools shut until after the Eid-al-Fitr celebrations, with classes scheduled to resume on April 5.The decision has sparkedContinueContinue reading “Bauchi State Orders Five-Week School Closure for Ramadan Amid Controversy and Resistance”
Petrol Importers Raise Alarm Over Dangote Refinery’s Price Cuts, Warn of Market Disruptions
In a fresh wave of industry concerns, Nigerian Stories has taken to its official X handle to report that petrol importers are alarmed by the continuous price reductions by the Dangote Refinery.According to the report, importers and dealers fear that the refinery’s aggressive price cuts could destabilize the market, forcing many suppliers to sell atContinueContinue reading “Petrol Importers Raise Alarm Over Dangote Refinery’s Price Cuts, Warn of Market Disruptions”
Tragedy on Campus: KNUST Final-Year Student Found Dead Near University in Suspected Robbery
Shock and grief have gripped the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana following the tragic death of Joana Yabani, a brilliant final-year Biological Sciences student. Her lifeless body was discovered in the early hours of Thursday morning near the university’s Centre for Disability, in what is suspected to be a brutalContinueContinue reading “Tragedy on Campus: KNUST Final-Year Student Found Dead Near University in Suspected Robbery”
Justice Azuka’s Murder: Anambra Police Admit Lapses as Two Suspects Remain at Large
The Anambra State Police Command has come under fire following its admission of operational failures that led to the escape of two suspects linked to the brutal murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.The revelation has sparked widespread outrage, with stakeholders, political figures,ContinueContinue reading “Justice Azuka’s Murder: Anambra Police Admit Lapses as Two Suspects Remain at Large”
FCCPC Halts MultiChoice’s Planned Price Hike, Orders Status Quo Amid Investigation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription rates pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike.This decisive intervention follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s request for an extension of its scheduled appearance before the Commission, which has now been rescheduled for March 6, 2025.InContinueContinue reading “FCCPC Halts MultiChoice’s Planned Price Hike, Orders Status Quo Amid Investigation”
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