The National Missioner and Chief Imam of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdulrahman Ahmad, has attributed the opposition to Sharia law in Nigeria to ignorance and prejudice. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Monday, Sheikh Ahmad argued that Sharia, which has been practiced for decades in parts of the country, particularlyContinue reading "Ignorance and Prejudice Fuel Opposition to Sharia, Says Prominent Islamic Cleric"
Lagos State and Federal Government Sign Landmark Agreement for 68km Rail Project Linking Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah
In a historic move to revolutionize urban transportation in Lagos, the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have finalized an agreement to commence the construction of a 68-kilometer rail line connecting Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah. This groundbreaking project is set to transform the city’s infrastructure, alleviate traffic congestion, and drive economic growth inContinue reading "Lagos State and Federal Government Sign Landmark Agreement for 68km Rail Project Linking Victoria Island, Lekki, and Ajah"
Ejiofor Blasts Sheikh Gumi’s Call to Arm Igbo Youths Against IPOB, Labels It Divisive and Dangerous
In a fiery rebuttal to a controversial proposal by Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, prominent legal counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor (KSC), has condemned the Islamic cleric's suggestion that the Nigerian government arm Igbo youths to counter IPOB. Ejiofor described the proposal as “malicious, misguided, divisive, and inflammatory,” accusing Gumi of harboringContinue reading "Ejiofor Blasts Sheikh Gumi’s Call to Arm Igbo Youths Against IPOB, Labels It Divisive and Dangerous"
Atiku Abubakar Sounds Alarm: “Nigeria Risks Losing Its Hard-Fought Democracy”
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a sobering warning about the state of the nation's democracy, cautioning that Nigeria is on the brink of losing the gains of its hard-fought democratic journey. The statement was shared through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread discussions among citizens andContinue reading "Atiku Abubakar Sounds Alarm: “Nigeria Risks Losing Its Hard-Fought Democracy”"
CBN Grants 2025 License Renewal Fee Waiver for BDC Operators to Ease Financial Burden
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant relief measure for Bureau de Change (BDC) operators by waiving the 2025 license renewal fee. This groundbreaking decision was shared through Nigerian Stories' official X (formerly Twitter) handle, capturing the attention of financial stakeholders across the nation.In an official statement, the apex bank explained thatContinue reading "CBN Grants 2025 License Renewal Fee Waiver for BDC Operators to Ease Financial Burden"
Nigerian Police Inspector Apprehended For Drugging, Sodomising 14-Year-Old Boy Inside Borno Barracks
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that , a policeman named Musa Isah, attached to the Borno State Command, has been caught sodomising a 14-year-old boy. Isah, who drugged the boy before the assault, is the Inspector Admin. of the 74 Police Mobile Force in Damboa.According to multiple sources, theContinue reading "Nigerian Police Inspector Apprehended For Drugging, Sodomising 14-Year-Old Boy Inside Borno Barracks"
Illegal Mining and the Lost Future: How Poverty Drives Bauchi’s Children Out of Schools
Despite Government Ban, Illegal Mining Thrives in Bauchi as Children Swap Books for Mining Buckets In the heart of Bauchi State, where the golden shimmer of sand conceals a deeper poverty, the harsh realities of illegal mining are vividly playing out. Against a backdrop of abandoned classrooms and shattered dreams, children like 12-year-old Sulaiman areContinue reading "Illegal Mining and the Lost Future: How Poverty Drives Bauchi’s Children Out of Schools"
Falana Demands Immediate Release of Sowore, Slams Illegal Bail Conditions as Unconstitutional
Prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has vehemently called on Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently revoke the illegal and unconstitutional bail conditions imposed on activist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Falana condemned the unprecedented requirement that senior civil servants or public officers be involved as sureties forContinue reading "Falana Demands Immediate Release of Sowore, Slams Illegal Bail Conditions as Unconstitutional"
Shocking Revelations in Arms Trafficking Case: DSS Unveils How NSCDC Officers Aided Bandits and Kidnappers
In a gripping testimony before Justice N.E. Maha of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, a Department of State Services (DSS) official, Mr. Stephen Okolo, has exposed a sinister network involving Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) officers allegedly selling arms to notorious bandits and kidnappers in Oyo State. The shocking disclosures shed lightContinue reading "Shocking Revelations in Arms Trafficking Case: DSS Unveils How NSCDC Officers Aided Bandits and Kidnappers"
“Cooking Gas Prices Drop Significantly by 13.3% in January 2025: What This Means for Consumers”
In a welcome relief for Nigerian households, the average retail price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has dropped by a substantial 13.3% month-on-month (MoM) in January 2025. The price fell to N16,250 from N18,750 in December 2024, sparking optimism among consumers struggling with rising costsContinue reading "“Cooking Gas Prices Drop Significantly by 13.3% in January 2025: What This Means for Consumers”"
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