In a bold move to combat Nigeria’s escalating public health crisis, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government to raise the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from the current ₦10 to ₦130 per litre.Akinbode Oluwafemi, Executive Director of CAPPA, described the existing tax as grossly insufficient, ineffective inContinue reading "CAPPA Urges FG To Raise Sugary Drink Tax From ₦10 To ₦130 Per Litre, Declares It A Life-Saving Imperative"
FUDMA, Keynote Speaker Disown Controversial ‘Fraudulent’ Conference Glorifying APC Praise Singer Rarara
The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, has vehemently disassociated itself from a controversial "international conference" purportedly designed to academically glorify Dauda Kahutu Rarara — a notorious political praise singer famed for his jingles in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former President Muhammadu Buhari.A flier for the conference,Continue reading "FUDMA, Keynote Speaker Disown Controversial ‘Fraudulent’ Conference Glorifying APC Praise Singer Rarara"
Teenage Fury: 16-Year-Old Girl Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of FUT Minna Lecturer
In a chilling twist of juvenile violence, a 16-year-old girl, Miss Joy Afekafe, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal killing of a Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna lecturer, Dr. Mrs. Funmilayo Sherifat Adefolalu, when she was just 14 years old.The ruling, delivered by Justice Mohammed Adishetu Mohammed of Minna High CourtContinue reading "Teenage Fury: 16-Year-Old Girl Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of FUT Minna Lecturer"
“Senators Feast While Policemen Starve”: Sowore Slams Nigeria’s Elites, Backs Nationwide Police Strike Over Rotting Welfare
Omoyele Sowore, fiery human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has launched a blistering attack on Nigeria’s ruling class, accusing them of indulging in luxury while police officers, who risk their lives daily, are abandoned to suffer in disgraceful poverty. Speaking during a candid appearance on Channels Television’s TheContinue reading "“Senators Feast While Policemen Starve”: Sowore Slams Nigeria’s Elites, Backs Nationwide Police Strike Over Rotting Welfare"
Betrayal in the Newsroom: How Nigeria’s Union of Journalists Aids the Suppression of Press Freedom
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is widely perceived as the bulwark of press freedom — a powerful watchdog safeguarding journalists’ rights, fighting for better working conditions, and upholding ethical standards across Nigerian media. Its official website proclaims this lofty mission: “The NUJ works to ensure a safe and thriving press landscape in Nigeria.”But beneathContinue reading "Betrayal in the Newsroom: How Nigeria’s Union of Journalists Aids the Suppression of Press Freedom"
“Even When Sick, We Slept With 20 Men Daily”: NAPTIP Uncovers Sex Trafficking Ring in Katsina Hotel, Rescues Victims
In a harrowing crackdown on modern slavery, operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have busted a sex trafficking ring operating out of a well-known hotel in Katsina State, rescuing three young women who were being forced into prostitution under inhumane conditions.According to Vincent Adekoye, the agency’s Press Officer,Continue reading "“Even When Sick, We Slept With 20 Men Daily”: NAPTIP Uncovers Sex Trafficking Ring in Katsina Hotel, Rescues Victims"
🔴 Breaking: Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje Appointed Chairman of FAAN Board
In a move that is already stirring conversations across the political and aviation sectors, Nigerian Stories has revealed via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).The announcement, labeled as “BREAKING NEWS,”Continue reading "🔴 Breaking: Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje Appointed Chairman of FAAN Board"
Starting January 2026, Nigerian Banks to Report Accounts with ₦5 Million Monthly Transactions to Tax Authorities
In a move set to reshape the financial and taxation landscape in Nigeria, authorities have announced that beginning January 2026, all commercial banks operating within the country will be mandated to report any account with monthly transactions of ₦5 million or more to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).The announcement was made via the officialContinue reading "Starting January 2026, Nigerian Banks to Report Accounts with ₦5 Million Monthly Transactions to Tax Authorities"
“Shut Up, Give Me a Break!” — Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal Explodes on Live TV Over Tinubu-Buhari Electoral Comparison
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, unleashed a fiery outburst during a live television interview on Tuesday, furiously rebuking TVC journalist Nifemi Oguntoye over a contentious comparison between the electoral processes under former President Muhammadu Buhari and current President Bola Tinubu.The dramatic exchange occurred on TVC’s #BeyondTheHeadlines, when Oguntoye pointedContinue reading "“Shut Up, Give Me a Break!” — Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal Explodes on Live TV Over Tinubu-Buhari Electoral Comparison"
ADC Slams Abuja’s Wells Carlton Hotel With N100 Million Lawsuit Over Abrupt Event Cancellation
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has threatened legal action against the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja, demanding a whopping ₦100 million in damages after the hotel abruptly cancelled a major coalition unveiling event just hours before its commencement.In a strongly worded statement issued by the party’s legal counsel, Barrister Kabiru Abdullahi,Continue reading "ADC Slams Abuja’s Wells Carlton Hotel With N100 Million Lawsuit Over Abrupt Event Cancellation"
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