The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken decisive action to address the growing influx of Almajiri children into Abuja. In a move aimed at curbing street begging and improving social order in the nation’s capital, Wike has established a special committee to tackle the issue.The announcement was made via the official XContinueContinue reading “Wike Sets Up Committee to Curb Almajiri Influx into Abuja”
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FG Makes NIN Mandatory for All Social Services and Government Palliatives – SGF Akume
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”
Nigerian Government Takes Full Ownership of Keystone Bank – Official Confirmation
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”
N20 Billion Fraud Scandal: Ex-AMCON MD’s Associate Convicted as Court Orders Asset Forfeiture
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”
Nigerian Customs Bows to Pressure, Suspends Controversial 4% FOB Levy on Imports
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”
Fury in Court: Nnamdi Kanu Declares Justice Binta Nyako Recused, Blasts Judiciary Over Bias
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”
Kebbi State to Sponsor Grand Mass Wedding for 300 Couples, Offers ₦180,000 Dowry Per Bride
In a bold social intervention move, the Kebbi State Government has announced plans to sponsor a mass wedding ceremony for 300 couples across the state, offering ₦180,000 as bride price for each bride. The event, scheduled for February 27, is aimed at alleviating financial burdens for underprivileged couples and fostering family stability.The initiative, organized inContinueContinue reading “Kebbi State to Sponsor Grand Mass Wedding for 300 Couples, Offers ₦180,000 Dowry Per Bride”
IGP’s Wife at the Center of Controversy as Police Personnel Face Mandatory N3 Billion POWA Levy
In a move that has sparked outrage among officers, the Nigeria Police Force has mandated its personnel to contribute to what it calls the “2025 Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) due,” a compulsory levy that could rake in over N3 billion nationwide.The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) is currently led by Elizabeth Egbetokun, wife ofContinueContinue reading “IGP’s Wife at the Center of Controversy as Police Personnel Face Mandatory N3 Billion POWA Levy”
Nigeria’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Pension Funds Slash Real Estate Investments by 91.6%
A Looming Crisis in the Real Estate Sector The already dire housing situation in Nigeria is facing a new and devastating setback. The N21 trillion housing deficit is now under fresh threat as Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have drastically cut their investments in the real estate sector by a staggering 91.6% over the past fiveContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Housing Crisis Deepens as Pension Funds Slash Real Estate Investments by 91.6%”
Atiku Warns Tinubu’s Government: ‘No Snake, Monkey, or Gorilla Must Swallow $1.07bn Health Fund’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, urging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ensure total transparency in the allocation and expenditure of the $1.07 billion earmarked for the healthcare sector in the 2025 budget.Taking to his official X handle, Atiku emphasized that Nigerians must not witness another roundContinueContinue reading “Atiku Warns Tinubu’s Government: ‘No Snake, Monkey, or Gorilla Must Swallow $1.07bn Health Fund’”
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