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The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has made headlines by taking decisive action against Emmanuel Jatau, a Chief Magistrate, for alleged misconduct in a high-profile legal case. In a development announced via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, Jatau has been demoted to the rank of Senior Magistrate I following his controversial handling of aContinueContinue reading “Nasarawa State Judicial Commission Demotes Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Jatau Over Controversial Case Misconduct”

In a move that has sparked widespread discussion, President Bola Tinubu has approved sweeping new regulations for the Nigerian Armed Forces, banning activities such as homosexuality, transgender identity, cross-dressing, tattooing, and other behaviors deemed “unbecoming” of military personnel. The directive, signed into law in December 2024, is detailed in Section 26 of the revised HarmonisedContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu Enforces Sweeping Morality Laws in Nigerian Military Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration””

In a dramatic turn of events, Retired General Williams has ignited a firestorm of debate by calling for the disbandment of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The retired military officer made this bold recommendation in a post shared by Nigerian Stories on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle,ContinueContinue reading ““Retired General Williams Calls for Disbandment of NIA and DSS Over Failure to Tackle Terror Sponsors””

In a bold move aimed at enhancing professionalism and curbing misconduct within the military ranks, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive banning military personnel from operating private businesses or using government property for personal benefit.The announcement was made on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread discussions among citizens andContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Prohibits Military Personnel from Running Private Businesses and Misusing State Assets”

In a move signaling Nigeria’s commitment to global sustainability and environmental resilience, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025).The highly anticipated event, hosted in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, brings together world leaders, policymakers, innovators,ContinueContinue reading “President Tinubu to Attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025: A Bold Step Toward Global Sustainability Collaboration”

In a significant development for Igbo unity and leadership, former Senator representing Rivers East, Senator Azuta-Mbata, has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization. The election, which took place on Friday at the historic Old Government Lodge in Enugu, marks a new chapter for the group tasked withContinueContinue reading “Senator Azuta-Mbata Emerges as 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Promises Unity and Progress”

In a controversial turn of events, the Nigerian Police Force has come under scrutiny after arresting only the officer involved in a viral video that featured the sons of Lagos billionaire industrialist, Chief Rasaq Okoya, abusing the naira. Despite public outcry, no action has been taken against the billionaire’s sons, who were allegedly the mainContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Police Under Fire for Shielding Okoya’s Sons Over Naira Abuse, Arrest Only Officer in Viral Video”

The Nigerian Army, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has announced a significant moment in the career of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf. The President personally decorated Yusuf with his new rank of Colonel during a prestigious ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This milestone marks an elevation for ColonelContinueContinue reading “President Tinubu Promotes ADC Yusuf to Colonel in Prestigious Ceremony at Presidential Villa”

In a recent announcement on its official X handle, Sahara Reporters disclosed findings from a comprehensive survey by SB Morgan Intelligence, revealing that the Port Harcourt-Warri Road in Southern Nigeria has become the most dangerous route in the country, displacing the infamous Abuja-Kaduna highway.The report, titled “State and Challenges on Nigerian Roads,” analyzed data collectedContinueContinue reading “Port Harcourt-Warri Road Overtakes Abuja-Kaduna Highway as Nigeria’s Deadliest Route – SB Morgan Report”

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has once again embraced linguistic diversity by enriching its latest update with 20 Nigerian words and expressions. This significant milestone reflects the global recognition of Nigeria’s vibrant culture, language, and unique modes of expression.Announced by Vanguard Newspaper via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the update includes widely used termsContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Linguistic Gems: Oxford English Dictionary Adds 20 Nigerian Words and Expressions”