The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria imports 25 million litres of petrol daily to meet its consumption demands, as the country’s petrol consumption has now dropped to 50 million litres per day. According to the government, local refineries supply half of this daily requirement, while the remainder is sourced through importation.The revelation came onContinueContinue reading “FG Confirms Nigeria Imports 25 Million Litres of Petrol Daily, Moves to Ban Oversized Tankers”
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Customs Agents Petition Presidency Over Cargo Tracking Note, Allege Extortion and Legal Violations
The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has strongly opposed the proposed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN), arguing that it lacks legal backing and serves no practical purpose.In a petition addressed to President Bola Tinubu, NCMDLCA President, Mr. Lucky Amiwero, described the ICTN as an unnecessary burden onContinueContinue reading “Customs Agents Petition Presidency Over Cargo Tracking Note, Allege Extortion and Legal Violations”
Tortured to Death: Family of 17-Year-Old Ondo Boy Demands Justice as Police Face Allegations
Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that,The family of 17-year-old Tolu Bobade, who was allegedly tortured to death in police custody at the Ifon Divisional Police Station, Ose Local Government Area, Ondo State, has petitioned the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, demanding justice for their son.Bobade was reportedly arrestedContinueContinue reading “Tortured to Death: Family of 17-Year-Old Ondo Boy Demands Justice as Police Face Allegations”
Nigeria Braces for Soaring Vehicle Prices as Trump Plans 25% Auto Tariff Hike
In a development that could send shockwaves through Nigeria’s automobile market, Nigerian Stories has announced via its official X handle that vehicle prices in the country are set to rise dramatically. This comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to impose hefty tariffs—reportedly around 25%—on imported automobiles.The move, if implemented, could have far-reaching consequencesContinueContinue reading “Nigeria Braces for Soaring Vehicle Prices as Trump Plans 25% Auto Tariff Hike”
FG Bans 60,000-Litre Fuel Tankers Nationwide to Curb Explosions—Effective March 1, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a decisive ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers across the country in a bid to enhance public safety and prevent devastating explosions. This groundbreaking policy, set to take effect on March 1, 2025, is aimed at curbing the alarming rate of fuel tanker accidents, which have claimed numerous livesContinueContinue reading “FG Bans 60,000-Litre Fuel Tankers Nationwide to Curb Explosions—Effective March 1, 2025”
NDLEA Thwarts Arms Smuggling to Bandits in Zamfara, Arrests Suspects
Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, has revealed a major security breakthrough by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Zamfara State. Taking to his official X handle, Makama announced that NDLEA operatives had successfully intercepted and arrested individuals attempting to smuggle live ammunition to bandits in the state.The dramatic operation unfoldedContinueContinue reading “NDLEA Thwarts Arms Smuggling to Bandits in Zamfara, Arrests Suspects”
Controversial Singer Portable Surrenders to Police After Violent Attack Allegations
Popular but controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has surrendered himself to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba, following a manhunt initiated by the Ogun State Police Command.The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a message to journalists on Wednesday.”Portable has justContinueContinue reading “Controversial Singer Portable Surrenders to Police After Violent Attack Allegations”
NBA Condemns Removal of Benue Chief Judge, Calls It a Brazen Assault on the Constitution
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, describing it as a brazen assault on the Nigerian Constitution and a dangerous affront to judicial independence.In a statement released via its official X handle, Sahara Reporters announced theContinueContinue reading “NBA Condemns Removal of Benue Chief Judge, Calls It a Brazen Assault on the Constitution”
Drama Unfolds: Ogun Police Deny Portable’s Psychiatric Treatment Claims, Insist He’s Wanted for Assault
The Ogun State Police Command has refuted claims made by controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment. The rebuttal comes amidst growing speculation over the embattled artist’s whereabouts and legal troubles.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, igniting fresh debate overContinueContinue reading “Drama Unfolds: Ogun Police Deny Portable’s Psychiatric Treatment Claims, Insist He’s Wanted for Assault”
Family Feud: Late Billionaire Herbert Wigwe’s 90-Year-Old Father Sues Granddaughter Over Property Dispute
In a shocking twist of family drama, the 90-year-old father of the late billionaire banker, Herbert Wigwe, has taken his 26-year-old granddaughter to court over a contentious property dispute.The development was announced on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sending social media into a frenzy as Nigerians react to the unfolding legalContinueContinue reading “Family Feud: Late Billionaire Herbert Wigwe’s 90-Year-Old Father Sues Granddaughter Over Property Dispute”
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