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As Cameroon’s President Paul Biya turns 92, he marks yet another milestone as the world’s oldest head of state, having ruled for over four decades with an iron grip. Despite growing calls for change and concerns over his health, Biya remains silent on whether he will contest for an unprecedented eighth term in this year’sContinueContinue reading “Paul Biya at 92: The Iron Grip of Africa’s Oldest Ruler Amidst Uncertainty”

In a dramatic turn of events, five notorious bandit leaders—Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi Lankai, Jijjige, and Dabar Musa Dan Gandu—have surrendered to the Katsina State government, laying down their arms amid intensified military operations.The feared warlords, who had long terrorized Batsari, Safana, and Jibia Local Government Areas, reportedly bowed to pressure following relentless militaryContinueContinue reading “From Terror to Truce: Five Notorious Bandit Leaders Surrender to Katsina Government, Seek Reintegration Support”

The long-awaited Pi Network Open Mainnet is finally going live on February 20, 2025, marking a historic milestone in the cryptocurrency space. The Pi Core Team made the announcement via Pi Network’s official X (Twitter) handle on February 12, 2025, sending waves of excitement through the crypto community.For the millions of Pioneers—the dedicated users whoContinueContinue reading “Pi Network’s Open Network Set to Launch on February 20—Crypto Community Erupts with Excitement”

In a landmark policy shift, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that the National Identification Number (NIN) will now be a compulsory requirement for accessing all social services and government palliatives. The announcement, made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, was reinforced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),ContinueContinue reading “FG Makes NIN Mandatory for All Social Services and Government Palliatives – SGF Akume”

In a major financial development, Keystone Bank has officially confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the banking and economic sectors.This move signifies a crucial shift in the nation’s banking landscape, raising questionsContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Government Takes Full Ownership of Keystone Bank – Official Confirmation”

In a dramatic turn of events, the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited, a company linked to Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), over a staggering ₦20 billion fraud case. The ruling, delivered by Justice R.A. Oshodi, marks a significant step inContinueContinue reading “N20 Billion Fraud Scandal: Ex-AMCON MD’s Associate Convicted as Court Orders Asset Forfeiture”

In a significant policy reversal, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has officially suspended the implementation of the contentious 4% Free-on-Board (FOB) levy on imports. The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sending waves of relief across the business and trade sectors.The levy, which had sparked widespread criticism from importers, businessContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Customs Bows to Pressure, Suspends Controversial 4% FOB Levy on Imports”

In a fiery courtroom drama, Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), launched a scathing attack on Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, accusing her of bias and insisting she had been legally recused from presiding over his trial.Kanu, visibly enraged, condemned the judge’s decision to continueContinueContinue reading “Fury in Court: Nnamdi Kanu Declares Justice Binta Nyako Recused, Blasts Judiciary Over Bias”