In a dramatic turn of events, two Nigerian nationals, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, are staring at a potential 20-year prison sentence in the United States after being convicted of orchestrating a $560,000 romance fraud.The shocking announcement was made on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, igniting aContinue reading "“Love Scam Gone Wrong: Two Nigerians Face 20-Year Sentence in U.S. Over $560,000 Romance Fraud”"
“Kano Governor Advocates for Reduced Hajj Fare to Ease Pilgrims’ Burden in 2025”
In a heartfelt call to action, the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider a reduction in the cost of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The governor emphasized that lowering the fare would enable more intending pilgrims to fulfil this significant religious obligation, especially in light of theContinue reading "“Kano Governor Advocates for Reduced Hajj Fare to Ease Pilgrims’ Burden in 2025”"
“Uphold Integrity: AIG Fayoade Warns Newly Promoted Officers Against Extortion”
The Vanguard Newspaper, via its official X handle, reported a stern directive from the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, to newly promoted officers. Addressing them during a decoration ceremony, AIG Fayoade cautioned against abusing their ranks by extorting money from the public.The ceremony, heldContinue reading "“Uphold Integrity: AIG Fayoade Warns Newly Promoted Officers Against Extortion”"
“Nigerian Telcos Pledge to Transform Network Infrastructure with Revenue from Proposed Tariff Hike”
In a move set to redefine Nigeria's telecommunications landscape, mobile network operators have collectively agreed to channel the revenue from the proposed 100% tariff hike into substantial upgrades of network infrastructure and improvements in service quality. This announcement was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, underscoring the industry's commitment toContinue reading "“Nigerian Telcos Pledge to Transform Network Infrastructure with Revenue from Proposed Tariff Hike”"
“ISWAP Strikes Again: Terrorists Raid Civilian Joint Task Force Base in Borno After Deadly Assault on Army Camp”
In a chilling display of defiance, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has unleashed a series of brazen attacks in Borno State, targeting both the Nigerian military and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The terror group claimed responsibility for a deadly raid on a CJTF base just hours after a coordinated assault onContinue reading "“ISWAP Strikes Again: Terrorists Raid Civilian Joint Task Force Base in Borno After Deadly Assault on Army Camp”"
“Over Half a Million Nigerians Apply for 2024/2025 Customs Recruitment: A New Era for the Nigeria Customs Service”
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed staggering statistics from its recently concluded 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, underscoring the immense interest and competition for positions within the agency. Taking to its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the NCS announced that a total of 573,519 applications were received, signaling widespread enthusiasm for careers in the nation's customsContinue reading "“Over Half a Million Nigerians Apply for 2024/2025 Customs Recruitment: A New Era for the Nigeria Customs Service”"
“NAFDAC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket in Abuja Over Unwholesome, Expired Products”
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken decisive action against a Chinese supermarket located in Wuse 2, Abuja. In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the agency announced that the supermarket was sealed off for violating food safety and labeling regulations. NAFDAC's enforcement team uncovered severalContinue reading "“NAFDAC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket in Abuja Over Unwholesome, Expired Products”"
“Cyber Heist Unveiled: Hacker Steals N1.1 Billion from Enugu State Government’s Treasury”
In a shocking revelation, the Nigerian Police High Command has uncovered a brazen cybercrime operation that saw an alleged hacker infiltrate the Enugu State Government’s financial system, making away with a staggering N1,097,700,300 billion.The announcement, shared by Nigerian Stories on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has sent shockwaves across the nation, raising serious concernsContinue reading "“Cyber Heist Unveiled: Hacker Steals N1.1 Billion from Enugu State Government’s Treasury”"
“Nigeria Tightens Airport Surveillance as China’s Deadly HMPV Virus Spreads Globally”
In a proactive response to the global outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Nigerian government has initiated rigorous passenger screening protocols at major international airports. The move comes as the virus, first identified in China, rapidly spreads to other countries, sparking global concern.The deadly HMPV has already reached nations such as India, Hong Kong,Continue reading "“Nigeria Tightens Airport Surveillance as China’s Deadly HMPV Virus Spreads Globally”"
“NYSC DG Assures Corps Members of N77,000 Monthly Allowance in Major Development”
In a groundbreaking announcement that has set the Nigerian social media space abuzz, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director-General has assured corps members of an imminent increase in their monthly allowance to a generous N77,000.This revelation was made through Nigerian Stories' official X (formerly Twitter) handle, capturing the attention of thousands of youth nationwide.Continue reading "“NYSC DG Assures Corps Members of N77,000 Monthly Allowance in Major Development”"
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