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In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude and support, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has donated N30 million to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ebisingha Alari, a gallant officer who paid the ultimate price in the battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle.The donation was personally presented to Lt. Col. Alari’s widowContinueContinue reading “Governor Zulum Donates N30m to Family of Slain Army Officer, Pledges Continued Support for Fallen Heroes”

The Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation for People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) has raised alarm over the worsening plight of Nigerians with disabilities, accusing the government of neglect and failing to deliver on promises of inclusion and support.In a strongly worded petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the foundation painted a grim picture of the dailyContinueContinue reading “PLWDs Group Petitions Tinubu Over Hardship, Neglect, And Hollow Promises”

In a move that has sparked nationwide debate, the Kano State Government has earmarked a staggering N2.5 billion to conduct quarterly mass weddings across the state’s 44 local government areas in 2025. This announcement, made through the state’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter), has set social media abuzz, with Nigerians offering mixed reactions onContinueContinue reading “Kano Government Allocates N2.5 Billion for Mass Weddings in 2025: A Bold Social Intervention or Misplaced Priority?”

In an inspiring display of humility and selflessness, Mr. Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has declined the suggestion to name a magnificent hall at Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences in Nsukka after him, following a generous donation of N20 million to support the institution’s ongoing infrastructuralContinueContinue reading “Peter Obi Declines Honor, Stresses True Philanthropy After N20m Donation to Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences”

In a decisive regulatory move, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Air Operator Certificates (AOC) of Eastwind Aviation and Omni-Blu Air, effectively grounding their operations.The announcement was made by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that the revocation takes immediate effect.While details surrounding the action remain undisclosed, industryContinueContinue reading “NCAA Revokes Eastwind Aviation and Omni-Blu Air’s Operating Licenses Amid Compliance Crackdown”

In a major revelation highlighting Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported that the country ended 2024 with a staggering 164.9 million active telecommunications subscribers. This was disclosed in the commission’s December 2024 subscription statistics, as announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The latest figures reflect theContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Closes 2024 with 164.9 Million Active Telecom Subscribers – NCC Report”

In a chilling case that has sparked national outrage, the Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding justice for Zinachukwu Ugwu, a four-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered in cold blood in Nsukka, Enugu State.The petition, filed on behalf of the grieving parents, Dr. Ndubuisi Ugwu and hisContinueContinue reading “Justice for Zinachukwu: Group Petitions Nigerian Police Chief Over Brutal Murder of 4-Year-Old Girl in Enugu”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of 13 Chinese nationals alongside a company, Genting International Co. Limited, over grave allegations of impersonation, fraud, and attempts to destabilize Nigeria’s constitutional structure.The news, which broke via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, has sent shockwaves acrossContinueContinue reading “Federal High Court Remands 13 Chinese Nationals, Firm Over Alleged Fraud, Impersonation, and Threat to Nigeria’s Stability”

In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s rural electrification efforts, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, underscoring the administration’s commitment to expanding electricity access in underserved communities. The appointment comesContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Appoints Abba Abubakar Aliyu as Substantive MD of Rural Electrification Agency”

In a bid to cushion the effects of rising food prices, the Federal Government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to civil servants in Sokoto State at a highly subsidized rate. According to a report from Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, each 50kg bag of rice will beContinueContinue reading “FG Begins Sale of 30,000 Metric Tonnes of Rice to Sokoto Civil Servants at Subsidized Rate”