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The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has made a bold statement regarding his administration’s commitment to education, asserting that the payment of students’ West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees is not a favor but an obligation.Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories broke the news, quoting Governor Ododo as saying, “TheContinueContinue reading ““Kogi Governor Ododo: WAEC Fee Payment is a Duty, Not a Favor””

In a decisive move aimed at enforcing regulatory compliance, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sanctioned nine leading financial institutions with a collective fine of N1.35 billion. This action underscores the apex bank’s commitment to maintaining financial discipline and transparency in the Nigerian banking sector. The Penalized BanksThe banks sanctioned include major players inContinueContinue reading ““Breaking: CBN Slams N1.35 Billion Fine on Nine Nigerian Banks Over Alleged Violations””

In a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families. Taking to his official X handle, the governor announced the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, a symbolic gesture aimed at honoringContinueContinue reading ““Governor Fintiri Launches 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Donates ₦50M, and Unveils Comprehensive Support for Nigerian Legion””

In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s security apparatus, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja, fsi+, fdc, as the Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS).The announcement, made via Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, highlights President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening leadership within Nigeria’s foremost intelligence agency.FolashadeContinueContinue reading “President Tinubu Appoints Folashade Adekaiyaoja as DSS Deputy Director General”

Sahara Reporters recently disclosed on its official X handle the disheartening revelation made by the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Daurawa. According to him, over 230 children rescued from the streets of Kano metropolis remain unclaimed, sparking concerns about parental neglect and societal decay.In a deeply emotional video, the prominent Islamic scholarContinueContinue reading ““Forsaken Innocence: Hisbah Reveals Plight of 230 Abandoned Kano Children””

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the gruesome massacre of 18 persons in several communities in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The separatist group also distanced itself and its security arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), from the tragic events, describing the killings as barbaric andContinueContinue reading “IPOB Condemns Massacre of 18 in Imo State, Accuses Government Elements and Simon Ekpa of Orchestrating Chaos”

In a dramatic turn of events, Nigerian Stories has reported via its official X handle that telecommunications companies (Telcos) in the country are poised to suspend their Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services in just two weeks. This shocking development follows mounting debts of over N250 billion owed to banks, which have put the futureContinueContinue reading ““BREAKING: Telcos Set to Suspend USSD Services in Two Weeks Due to N250 Billion Bank Debts””

Vanguard Newspaper has confirmed via its official X handle that the cost of petrol is set to increase as depot owners have raised their prices by approximately 4.74%. This price hike follows a significant rise in global crude oil prices, with Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude now priced at $80 per barrel, up from $73 justContinueContinue reading ““Petrol Prices Surge as Depot Owners Hike Costs to N950/Litre Amid Global Oil Price Rise””

The recent impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has unveiled a storm of political drama, with allegations of corruption, defiance, and high-level interference rocking the corridors of power. This decision, which some describe as long overdue, has cast a spotlight on President Bola Tinubu’s failed attempts to shieldContinueContinue reading “Behind the Curtain: How Tinubu’s Meddling Failed to Save Lagos Ex-Speaker Obasa Amid Corruption Allegations”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Nigeria’s apex body for tertiary institution admissions, has come under intense public scrutiny following the revelation of a staggering N1.85 billion expenditure on refreshments and mosquito control.The startling announcement was made through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, leaving Nigerians in shock and disbelief. The report hasContinueContinue reading “Scandal or Strategy? JAMB Faces Backlash Over N1.85 Billion Spending on Refreshments and Mosquito Control”