Tinubu’s CBN Restructuring Agenda: 6,000 Staff Set for Exit by December 10

In a series of sweeping reforms that have left many within Nigeria’s apex bank unsettled, President Bola Tinubu’s administration continues its bold restructuring of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With a three-stage agenda already underway, the latest phase targets a massive downsizing of 6,000 staff before December 10, 2024.Stage 1: The Purge of Emefiele’sContinueContinue reading “Tinubu’s CBN Restructuring Agenda: 6,000 Staff Set for Exit by December 10”

IPOB Denounces Fraudulent Biafra Declaration: A Strong Warning to Impostors

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a resounding disavowal of a recent purported declaration of a Biafran Republic, branding it as an act of fraud. Taking to its official X handle, Punch Newspaper reported IPOB’s emphatic stance, which firmly rejects any association with what the group described as an “infamous no-name group.”In aContinueContinue reading “IPOB Denounces Fraudulent Biafra Declaration: A Strong Warning to Impostors”

Outrage on Lagos-Benin Expressway: Police Officers Forced to Pay N350,000 for Damaging Transport Bus

In a dramatic turn of events on the Lagos-Benin Expressway, a routine interaction between police officers and a transport company’s bus escalated into an altercation that resulted in a broken rear glass and a hefty N350,000 fine. The incident, which has since gone viral, was reported by Nigerian Stories through their official X (formerly Twitter)ContinueContinue reading “Outrage on Lagos-Benin Expressway: Police Officers Forced to Pay N350,000 for Damaging Transport Bus”

“Frustration Mounts as NYSC Members Decry Delay in N77,000 Allowance Implementation”

Nigerian Stories, a prominent social media platform, recently sparked widespread conversations on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle by highlighting the growing discontent among National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The corps members expressed deep frustration over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the N77,000 monthly allowance, which was promised in September.The announcement of thisContinueContinue reading ““Frustration Mounts as NYSC Members Decry Delay in N77,000 Allowance Implementation””

Nigerian Banks Begin Charging ₦50 EMTL on Electronic Inflows Above ₦10,000

In a move set to impact millions of Nigerians, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), mandating all banks in the country to charge ₦50 on electronic inflows of ₦10,000 and above. This development, announced on Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has sparked a wave ofContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Banks Begin Charging ₦50 EMTL on Electronic Inflows Above ₦10,000”

Atiku Abubakar Champions Fairness and Transparency in Tax Reform Discourse

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Wazirin Adamawa, has expressed his views on the ongoing discussions surrounding the Tax Reform Bills. Taking to his official X handle, Atiku underscored the importance of justice, fairness, and equity in the nation’s fiscal system, emphasizing the need for a transparent and inclusive approach to policymaking.”IContinueContinue reading “Atiku Abubakar Champions Fairness and Transparency in Tax Reform Discourse”

“The Untold Truth: Fisayo Soyombo Reveals the Powerful Backers of Oil Bunkering in Nigeria”

Sahara Reporters, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has sparked a wave of reactions after sharing a stunning revelation from acclaimed investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo. In a post titled “It Would Shock Nigerians The Calibre Of People Who Escort Illegal Oil Bunkers”, Soyombo unveiled the troubling depths of Nigeria’s oil bunkering crisis.Fisayo Soyombo, whoContinueContinue reading ““The Untold Truth: Fisayo Soyombo Reveals the Powerful Backers of Oil Bunkering in Nigeria””

Labour Party Chairman Abure Appeals to Peter Obi, Alex Otti, and Others Amidst Crisis

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has issued a heartfelt plea to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other influential members who have distanced themselves from the party due to internal conflicts. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH, Abure urged the aggrievedContinueContinue reading “Labour Party Chairman Abure Appeals to Peter Obi, Alex Otti, and Others Amidst Crisis”

Inferno Ravages Lagos Spare Parts Market, Multi-Million Naira Property Destroyed

In a shocking incident, a massive fire engulfed the popular spare parts market in Lagos, causing widespread devastation and leaving traders counting their losses. According to reports shared by Sahara Reporters on their official X handle, the blaze destroyed properties worth several millions of naira, plunging the affected traders into despair.The fire reportedly broke outContinueContinue reading “Inferno Ravages Lagos Spare Parts Market, Multi-Million Naira Property Destroyed”

“FCT Herbalist Lands in Hospital After Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm on Himself”

In a bizarre turn of events, Ismail Usman, a self-proclaimed herbalist, found himself battling for his life after a failed experiment with a self-made “bulletproof” charm. SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), revealed the incident in a statement shared via her official X (formerly Twitter) handle.AccordingContinueContinue reading ““FCT Herbalist Lands in Hospital After Testing ‘Bulletproof’ Charm on Himself””