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The Nigerian Ministry of Justice has reaffirmed that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act extends beyond government agencies to private institutions that utilize public funds, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability across all sectors.This was revealed during a high-level roundtable engagement in Abuja, organized by the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) in collaborationContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Justice Ministry Declares FOI Act Covers Private Institutions Using Public Funds”

In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that its members have begun loading petroleum products from the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.The revelation was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, signaling a potential relief for consumers amid persistent fuel supply challengesContinueContinue reading “Major Boost for Nigeria’s Fuel Supply as Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries Resume Operations”

By Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu Amid swirling debates and heightened public scrutiny, the tenure of Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has sparked a storm of discussions across social media platforms. The controversy stems from concerns over the legal standing of his appointment and the duration of his service. However, a recent statement from theContinueContinue reading “IGP Egbetokun’s Tenure Valid and Binding: Attorney General Sets the Record Straight”

A fresh controversy has erupted in Nigeria over the proposed establishment of Sharia courts in the South-West, reigniting debates on religious tolerance and legal pluralism. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned opposition to the initiative, attributing the backlash to “intolerance.”In aContinueContinue reading “Double Standards? Sultan-Led NSCIA Rejected Christian Courts in 2016, Now Defends Sharia Courts in South-West”

Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that, In a dramatic twist to an ongoing legal battle, Pastor Paul Enenche, the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has dropped cyberbullying and defamation charges against his younger brother, Alexander Enenche, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri—but is doubling down on hisContinueContinue reading “Drama in the Pulpit: Pastor Paul Enenche Drops Case Against Omokri, Brother Alexander—Vows to Jail Former Pastor and Others for Defamation”

In a gripping testimony before the Federal High Court in Abuja, a masked witness identified as Prosecution Witness-D (PW-D) has revealed that he paid a staggering ₦80 million ransom to secure the release of his mother and sister, who were abducted during the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train terrorist attack.PW-D, who testified before Justice Inyang Ekwo onContinueContinue reading “Kaduna Train Attack: I Paid ₦80 Million Ransom for My Mother and Sister’s Release – Witness Testifies”

A suspected vandal met a tragic end while attempting to steal electricity infrastructure belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).The shocking incident was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirming that the unidentified individual was electrocuted in the act.SourcesContinueContinue reading “Tragic End: Vandal Electrocuted While Attempting to Steal Power Infrastructure in Abuja”

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on fuel smuggling, dealing a major blow to illicit fuel syndicates operating along Nigeria’s borders. In a high-impact operation spanning Adamawa and Taraba states, the NCS successfully intercepted a staggering 199,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), preventing the contraband from being illegally transported out ofContinueContinue reading “Customs Strikes Hard: NCS Intercepts Nearly 200,000 Litres of Smuggled Fuel in Adamawa and Taraba”

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has launched a scathing attack on ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of hypocrisy, tyranny, and political revisionism.Sani, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, did not directly mention El-Rufai’s name. However, Sahara Reporters confirmed that his comments aligned with remarks he had madeContinueContinue reading “Shehu Sani Blasts El-Rufai: ‘Preaching Hygiene After Leaving Kaduna in Filth’”

In a groundbreaking cultural directive, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has instructed all civil servants in the state to wear Aso Oke every Thursday as part of efforts to promote Yoruba heritage and identity.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across social media. The moveContinueContinue reading “Governor Makinde Mandates Aso Oke for Civil Servants: A Bold Move to Revive Yoruba Culture”