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In a bold move signaling deepening economic tensions within West Africa, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly introduced a 0.5% levy on all imported goods from ECOWAS member states, including Nigeria.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking immediate reactions across the region. This policy shift comes amid ongoingContinueContinue reading “ECOWAS Rift Deepens: Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Impose 0.5% Levy on Nigerian and Regional Imports”

In a heartbreaking turn of events, former Nigerian National and West African light-heavyweight boxing champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has tragically passed away.The Nigerian pugilist collapsed in the ring during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday, marking a devastating end to a career that once brought him accolades and respect in the boxing world.The newsContinueContinue reading “Tragic Loss: Former Nigerian Boxing Champion Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghanaian Bout”

In a shocking and brazen act of violence, a Chinese businessman allegedly ordered his security guard to shoot a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer while on official duty at a Chinese-owned company in Abuja. The attack, which has sparked national outrage, has been condemned by the Nigerian government as an assault on the country’s sovereignty.ContinueContinue reading “Outrage as Chinese Businessman Orders Shooting of Nigerian Immigration Officer—Tinubu’s Minister Vows Justice”

In a move that could drastically alter Nigeria’s political landscape, the House of Representatives on Thursday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to cap the age of presidential and gubernatorial candidates at 60 years.The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to prevent individuals above 60 from contestingContinueContinue reading “House of Reps Moves to Reshape Nigeria’s Political Landscape with 60-Year Age Cap for Presidential, Gubernatorial Candidates”

In a decisive move to restore order and prevent further bloodshed, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following a surge in violent communal clashes.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, confirming that the escalating tensions between warring factions had necessitated immediate government intervention. The exact communitiesContinueContinue reading “Osun in Turmoil: Governor Adeleke Declares 24-Hour Curfew as Communal Clashes Escalate”

The controversy surrounding the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate has escalated to the global stage, as the embattled lawmaker seeks justice at the United Nations (UN) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).Suspended last week for allegedly violating Senate rules, the Kogi Central Senator claims her suspension is a direct retaliation for submittingContinueContinue reading “Global Showdown: Senator Natasha Takes Suspension Battle Against Akpabio to UN, IPU”

In a decisive move to combat escalating security threats across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Counter-Terrorism Force. This development was announced by Nigerian Stories through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, signaling a significant step in the region’s fight against terrorism, insurgency, and cross-border criminal activities.TheContinueContinue reading “ECOWAS Activates Standby Counter-Terrorism Force Amid Rising Security Threats”

In a decisive move to protect Nigerian consumers from excessive banking fees, the House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the recent hike in ATM withdrawal charges.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the country. Lawmakers, in their resolution,ContinueContinue reading “House of Representatives Orders CBN to Suspend ATM Charges Hike”

The Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza, has categorically refuted claims that Taledo Damian, the recently arrested kidnapper of two Catholic priests, was ever a mass server or cleric within the diocese.Addressing a press conference in Yola, Bishop Mamza dismissed the widespread misinformation surrounding Damian’s identity, emphasizing that while the suspectContinueContinue reading “Arrested Kidnapper of Catholic Priests Was Never a Mass Server or Cleric – Bishop Mamza”

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly condemned the relentless attacks on truck drivers transporting goods from the North to the South-East, allegedly perpetrated by criminal groups. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, the forum’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the assaults as “vicious and unprovoked,” warning that the escalating violenceContinueContinue reading “Arewa Forum Condemns Attacks on Northern Truck Drivers in South-East, Demands Justice and Compensation”