Renowned human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has fiercely condemned the Nigerian Police over what he described as an "insulting and ridiculous" bail condition imposed on him. Sowore lashed out at Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who allegedly demanded that he provide a Level 17 civil servant as surety after hisContinue reading "“Biggest Insult of My Life!” – Sowore Slams IGP Egbetokun Over Bail Conditions"
CBN Survey Reveals Top Business Constraints in Nigeria: High Bank Charges, Insecurity, and Economic Woes
Nigeria’s business environment continues to face daunting challenges, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to the report, which was shared by Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, businesses across the country grappled with several constraints in December 2024, with high bank charges, poor infrastructure, anContinue reading "CBN Survey Reveals Top Business Constraints in Nigeria: High Bank Charges, Insecurity, and Economic Woes"
Tragedy in the Skies: U.S. Passenger Jet Collides with Army Helicopter Near Washington, Scores Feared Dead
A devastating midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter has claimed multiple lives near Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday night as the regional jet, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, was making its final approach to land.Eyewitnesses described a horrifyingContinue reading "Tragedy in the Skies: U.S. Passenger Jet Collides with Army Helicopter Near Washington, Scores Feared Dead"
Trump Moves to Revoke Student Visas Over Pro-Palestinian Protests, Sparking Legal Showdown
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sweeping executive order targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrators on college campuses, declaring that non-citizen students who engage in such protests will face visa revocation and potential deportation. The move, which Trump framed as a crackdown on antisemitism, has ignited fierce debate over free speech and civil rights. Trump’s executiveContinue reading "Trump Moves to Revoke Student Visas Over Pro-Palestinian Protests, Sparking Legal Showdown"
El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Aide Bwala as ‘Political Jobber,’ Defends Criticism of APC Government
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Media, dismissing him as a “political mercenary” and reaffirming his commitment to holding the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) accountable.El-Rufai, in a statement on his X handle on Thursday, statedContinue reading "El-Rufai Slams Tinubu’s Aide Bwala as ‘Political Jobber,’ Defends Criticism of APC Government"
NNPC, BUA to Establish Mini Gas Plants in Kogi State to Boost Energy Supply
Nigeria's energy sector is set for a major boost as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and BUA Group have announced plans to construct mini gas plants in Kogi State.The development was disclosed through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, signaling a strategic collaboration between the state-owned oil giant and the leading industrialContinue reading "NNPC, BUA to Establish Mini Gas Plants in Kogi State to Boost Energy Supply"
Shehu Sani Raises Alarm Over Congo Crisis, Warns of ‘Another Sudan’ Scenario
Renowned human rights activist and former Senator, Shehu Sani, has sounded the alarm over the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the country is on the brink of full-scale turmoil.Taking to his official X handle, Sani lamented the deteriorating security situation as the M23 armed rebels continue their aggressive advance,Continue reading "Shehu Sani Raises Alarm Over Congo Crisis, Warns of ‘Another Sudan’ Scenario"
Dangote Refinery Strikes Landmark Deal with Petroleum Retailers for Nationwide Fuel Distribution
In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Nigeria’s energy landscape, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has sealed a strategic agreement to commence the nationwide distribution of Dangote Refinery’s premium motor spirit (PMS).The announcement was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions from industry stakeholders andContinue reading "Dangote Refinery Strikes Landmark Deal with Petroleum Retailers for Nationwide Fuel Distribution"
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Sets Sights on AFCON 2025 Glory: “We Are Out for Revenge”
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that Nigeria’s primary mission at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is to reclaim their lost glory and secure their fourth continental title.After a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast in the 2023 AFCON final, Chelle insists that the team is hungrier than everContinue reading "Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Sets Sights on AFCON 2025 Glory: “We Are Out for Revenge”"
Deadly Showdown: Police Gun Down Five Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims in Fierce Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Shootout
In a dramatic and high-stakes operation, operatives of the Ogun State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping Unit neutralized five suspected kidnappers in a deadly shootout along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The successful rescue mission also saw three abducted victims freed unscathed, while authorities recovered an AK-47 rifle, 10 rounds of 5.6mm ammunition, and a staggering ₦5.2 million, suspectedContinue reading "Deadly Showdown: Police Gun Down Five Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims in Fierce Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Shootout"
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