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In a bold move to curb the menace of cultism, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a new legislation that prescribes a 21-year prison sentence for anyone involved in cult activities, including their sponsors.The announcement was made by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking widespread reactions from citizensContinueContinue reading “Edo State Governor Signs Law Imposing 21-Year Jail Term on Cultists and Sponsors”

The global fight against HIV has suffered a major setback as the United States government, under a directive issued by former President Donald Trump, has ceased its financial support for HIV treatment programs in Nigeria and other developing countries. This startling development, announced on Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, has left health experts and stakeholdersContinueContinue reading “U.S. Halts HIV Treatment Support for Nigeria and Developing Nations: A Shocking Blow to Global Health Efforts”

In a recent announcement that underscores its commitment to passenger satisfaction, Nigerian Stories revealed via its official X handle that Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, has compensated 220 passengers affected by various flight disruptions experienced in November 2024.The airline, which prides itself on being a customer-focused carrier, made the move to address grievancesContinueContinue reading “Air Peace Apologizes, Compensates 220 Passengers for November 2024 Flight Disruptions”

The LEADERSHIP Newspaper, via its official X handle, has announced that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will embark on a historic visit to Kwara State from January 28 to 30, 2025. As part of her visit, she will inaugurate a series of monumental projects and partake in the state’s bold initiative to honor illustriousContinueContinue reading “A Legacy Etched in Names: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Inaugurate Landmark Projects in Kwara as State Immortalizes Heroes”

In a rare act of integrity that has captured hearts across the globe, a Nigerian-American woman, Victoria Ogunremi, has returned the sum of $5,700 that she discovered in a restroom at her workplace in New Jersey, United States.The incident, which unfolded recently, has sparked widespread admiration for Ogunremi, whose selflessness and honesty have become aContinueContinue reading ““Honesty Unmatched: Nigerian-American Woman Returns $5,700 Found in Workplace Restroom””

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of the current administration to addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including economic weaknesses, insecurity, corruption, and national cohesion, while ensuring the independence of democratic institutions.Speaking at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, held in Abuja on Monday, Shettima, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Issues, HakeemContinueContinue reading ““Restoring Hope: Shettima Vows to Combat Corruption, Rebuild Economy, and Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy””

In a dramatic turn of events, the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), and renowned legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, has withdrawn the defamation lawsuits he instituted against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. This decision comes after a late-night intervention led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominentContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Ice: Afe Babalola Drops Defamation Suit Against Farotimi After Royal Intervention”

In a dramatic twist that could reshape Nigeria’s fuel market dynamics, oil marketers are contemplating a return to petrol imports, citing the reduced landing cost of imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N922.65 per litre. This development, announced via Punch Newspaper’s official X handle, comes as imported petrol edges out the pricing advantage of locallyContinueContinue reading ““Oil Marketers Eye Imported Petrol as Dangote Refinery Faces Price Challenge””

In a swift move to avert a potential healthcare crisis, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has called off its three-day warning strike following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, breaking the newsContinueContinue reading “FCT Doctors Call Off Strike After Wike’s Swift Intervention”

In a dramatic turn of events, SaharaReporters revealed that the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, has been arrested by the Nigerian Police on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The arrest, which occurred on Friday, is reportedly tied to Magaji’s controversial seizure of properties allegedlyContinueContinue reading “Police Arrest Kano Anti-Corruption Agency Chairman Magaji Over Seized Properties Linked to Ganduje”