In a decisive move to protect Nigerian consumers from excessive banking fees, the House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the recent hike in ATM withdrawal charges.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the country. Lawmakers, in their resolution,Continue reading "House of Representatives Orders CBN to Suspend ATM Charges Hike"
Farewell to a Diplomatic Titan: Former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Dubem Onyia, Passes Away at 73
Nigeria has lost a distinguished statesman and seasoned diplomat, Chief Dubem Onyia, former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who passed away at the age of 73. Onyia, a native of Ngwo in Enugu State, breathed his last on Monday in Abuja after a brief illness, surrounded by his family.The announcement of his passing cameContinue reading "Farewell to a Diplomatic Titan: Former Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, Dubem Onyia, Passes Away at 73"
Lagos Govt Shuts Down Church Over Noise Pollution As Residents Demand Stricter Action
In a decisive move against environmental infractions, the Lagos State Government has sealed the Flame Gospel Ministry International (Centre of Grace) following persistent complaints from residents over excessive noise pollution.The enforcement action was confirmed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Tunde Ajayi, who reacted to a complaint on socialContinue reading "Lagos Govt Shuts Down Church Over Noise Pollution As Residents Demand Stricter Action"
FG, State Governments in Talks to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan – Minister
The Federal Government has begun discussions with state governments to facilitate the reopening of schools that were temporarily shut during the Ramadan period.This was revealed by the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, confirming that efforts are underway to ensure students return to classrooms as soonContinue reading "FG, State Governments in Talks to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan – Minister"
Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak Rocks King’s College Lagos: One Student Dead, 14 Hospitalized as Government Races to Contain Spread
Lagos State has confirmed a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe, which has tragically claimed the life of a 12-year-old student and left 14 others hospitalized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the elite academic community, prompting an urgent government response to curb further spread of the highly infectious bacterial disease. Following theContinue reading "Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak Rocks King’s College Lagos: One Student Dead, 14 Hospitalized as Government Races to Contain Spread"
Presidency Fires Back at Catholic Bishops, Says Tinubu’s Reforms Will Create 10 Million Jobs, Transform Economy
The Nigerian Presidency has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration against concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), insisting that the government has made remarkable progress in economic recovery, security, and youth empowerment.In a statement released on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, acknowledged the bishops’Continue reading "Presidency Fires Back at Catholic Bishops, Says Tinubu’s Reforms Will Create 10 Million Jobs, Transform Economy"
Police Smash Human Trafficking Syndicate in Lagos, Rescue 27 Kidnapped Foreign Nationals
In a dramatic operation, the Lagos State Police Command has rescued 27 foreign nationals who were allegedly kidnapped and confined in an apartment in the Isheri Oshun area of the state. The victims—18 men and nine women from Ghana and the Benin Republic—were discovered following a distress call to the police Complaint Response Unit (CRU),Continue reading "Police Smash Human Trafficking Syndicate in Lagos, Rescue 27 Kidnapped Foreign Nationals"
Arrested Kidnapper of Catholic Priests Was Never a Mass Server or Cleric – Bishop Mamza
The Bishop of Yola Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Stephen Dami Mamza, has categorically refuted claims that Taledo Damian, the recently arrested kidnapper of two Catholic priests, was ever a mass server or cleric within the diocese.Addressing a press conference in Yola, Bishop Mamza dismissed the widespread misinformation surrounding Damian’s identity, emphasizing that while the suspectContinue reading "Arrested Kidnapper of Catholic Priests Was Never a Mass Server or Cleric – Bishop Mamza"
Political Assassination? APC Chairmanship Aspirant Hacked to Death in Lagos
Tragedy struck in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, as gunmen brutally assassinated Oluwatosin Onamade, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the chairmanship position of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Onamade was hacked to death in front of his house on Saturday night, a chilling act that has sent shockwaves through theContinue reading "Political Assassination? APC Chairmanship Aspirant Hacked to Death in Lagos"
Northern Governors Must Champion Free Education for Girls and Marginalized Groups, Youth Coalition Demands
In a bold call to action, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders has urged northern state governors to prioritize free education for girls and marginalized groups, emphasizing the need to bridge the region’s gender education gap. The coalition stressed that empowering young girls and adults eager to learn would foster greater participation in national decision-making,Continue reading "Northern Governors Must Champion Free Education for Girls and Marginalized Groups, Youth Coalition Demands"
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