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In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events, Sri Lanka was thrown into a nationwide blackout on Sunday after a rogue monkey infiltrated an electrical substation and disrupted the power grid, government officials confirmed.Vanguard Newspaper, in a post on its official X handle, reported that the island-wide outage began around 11:30 a.m. (0600 GMT) andContinueContinue reading “Monkey Mayhem: Sri Lanka Plunged into Nationwide Blackout After Primate’s Shocking Intrusion”

Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have been left exasperated as the government’s recruitment portal remains largely inaccessible, days after the application process officially commenced.The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) had, on January 27, 2025, announced recruitment into over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, instead of a smooth applicationContinueContinue reading “Frustration Peaks as Federal Recruitment Website Crashes, Leaving Thousands Stranded”

In a groundbreaking achievement, Faith Ogbole, a researcher at the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT), has successfully developed a biogas plant that converts waste into methane gas, providing an affordable alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The innovation, announced by Premium Times via its official X handle, marks a significant milestone in renewable energy, wasteContinueContinue reading “Bayelsa Researcher Pioneers Biogas Innovation, Transforming Waste into Affordable Energy”

In a major boost to Lagos State’s transportation system, Nigerian Stories has announced via its official X handle that the highly anticipated Red Line train service will commence operations on February 10, 2025.According to the update, the Lagos Red Line will operate nine daily trips between Agbado and Oyingbo, offering commuters a faster, more efficientContinueContinue reading “Lagos State Red Line Train Set for February 10 Launch: 9 Daily Trips Between Agbado and Oyingbo”

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a bold new initiative to curb reckless driving and improve road safety. In a statement posted on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories announced that the state government has deployed advanced surveillance cameras across strategic locations to monitor traffic violations in real time.Under the new enforcement measures, motorists caughtContinueContinue reading “Lagos State Deploys Smart Cameras to Catch Traffic Offenders, Slaps Hefty Fines on Violators”

In a bold move to improve workers’ welfare, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mandated all Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to implement a minimum wage of ₦85,000 for their employees.The announcement was made through the official X handle of Port Harcourt Socials, sparking widespread reactions across the state. Governor Fubara’s directive comesContinueContinue reading “Governor Fubara Directs All LGAs to Implement ₦85,000 Minimum Wage in Rivers”

A fresh controversy has erupted between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Police Service Commission (PSC) over the mandatory retirement of officers who have served 35 years or reached the age of 60.The PSC had recently directed all affected officers to proceed on immediate retirement, citing Public Service Rule No. 020908 (iContinueContinue reading “IGP vs PSC: Tension Mounts Over Police Retirement Directive”

Adamawa State stands at the precipice of a new political dawn, and among the names resonating with hope, vision, and transformation is Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashiru Haske. An indigene of Ganye Local Government Area, from the revered Ganye Chiefdom, Haske’s candidacy is more than just a political ambition—it is a movement towards progress, empowerment, and economicContinueContinue reading “Alhaji Abdulrahman Bashiru Haske: A Visionary Leader Poised to Transform Adamawa State come 2027”

In a bold move to curb the deadly menace of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has called for the death penalty for individuals involved in the production and distribution of fake and adulterated medicines.The lawmakers urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to propose amendments toContinueContinue reading “House of Reps Push for Death Penalty on Fake Drug Producers, Demand Tougher Regulations”

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the implementation of a 4% charge on the Free On-Board (FOB) value of imports, a move that is already generating mixed reactions across various sectors.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sending shockwaves through the business community and import-dependent industries. ThisContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Nigeria Customs Service Introduces 4% Charge on Imports, Sparks Reactions”