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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is set to revolutionize identity management in Nigeria with the rollout of a new multipurpose national identity card. The announcement was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking nationwide interest in this groundbreaking initiative.According to the Director-General of NIMC, the forthcoming national ID cardContinueContinue reading ““NIMC Unveils Plans for Multipurpose National ID Card: A Game-Changer for Nigerians””

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasized the critical need for interagency collaboration to effectively combat smuggling and its adverse impact on Nigeria’s economy. Adeniyi made this call while delivering a lecture to Course 33 participants at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja on Thursday, January 23, 2025.In hisContinueContinue reading “Customs Boss Advocates Interagency Synergy to Combat Smuggling, Safeguard Nigeria’s Economy”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has immortalized Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC (ASE 1) Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was tragically killed while on official duty in Anambra State, by naming the administrative block of its Academy in Karu, Abuja, in his honor.This significant gesture was announced by EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, duringContinueContinue reading “EFCC Honours Fallen Hero: Academy Building Named After Slain Officer Aminu Salisu”

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has made a significant move to improve the travel experience for passengers and stakeholders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a groundbreaking announcement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, FAAN revealed the immediate abolition of the controversial daily access gate fee at the airport.ThisContinueContinue reading “FAAN Scraps Daily Access Gate Fee at Abuja Airport: A Step Towards Enhanced Travel Experience”

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stirred the nation with his latest remark about the prevalence of corruption within the corridors of power. Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories shared Obi’s statement, declaring, “There are more Yahoo Boys in government than outside.”ThisContinueContinue reading ““Peter Obi: ‘More Yahoo Boys Are in Government Than Outside’””

In a decisive move against criminal activities, the Anambra State Government has taken swift action by demolishing a notorious kidnappers’ den operating under the guise of a hotel along the bustling Onitsha-Owerri Road. The announcement was made on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread discussions about the government’s zero-tolerance approach to crime.TheContinueContinue reading ““Justice Served: Anambra State Demolishes Kidnappers’ Den Disguised as Hotel on Onitsha-Owerri Road””

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-East Zone, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the unfortunate loss of one of its officers. The student body made this known through a statement on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, acknowledging the tragic incident and expressing solidarity with theContinueContinue reading ““We Are Sorry for the Loss of Your Officer” – NANS South-East Zone Apologizes to EFCC Over Tragic Incident”

In a significant diplomatic and economic move, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to participate in the prestigious Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, set to take place on January 27-28, 2025.The summit, which is expected to draw the attention of key political and businessContinueContinue reading “President Tinubu Set to Attend Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Tanzania”

In a significant move aimed at addressing global challenges and advancing its energy agenda, Nigeria has reached out to the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish a robust collaboration on gas pipeline development and strategies to tackle global threats.The announcement was made on Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, capturing the nation’s ambition to strengthen itsContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Seeks Strategic Partnership with World Economic Forum to Bolster Gas Pipeline Development and Combat Global Threats”

In a move that has sparked outrage and confusion, the Lagos State government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has imposed a controversial N10,500 tax clearance fee on Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students in state-owned schools who are registering for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). SaharaReporters first broke the newsContinueContinue reading “Controversy Erupts as Lagos Imposes N10,500 Tax Clearance Fee on WAEC Students”