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In a startling turn of events, a man who was once sentenced to death in Osun State for the theft of a chicken has regained his freedom. The announcement was made on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sending shockwaves across social media.The case, which had sparked widespread outrage and highlighted theContinue reading "Freedom After Fury: Osun Man Sentenced to Death for Chicken Theft Walks Free"

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Nigeria’s energy sector as he celebrated the restart of the Warri Refinery. In a statement shared on his official X handle, Tinubu described the development as a source of "joy and gladness" for himself and Nigerians, adding that it reinforces the hope and confidence inContinue reading "“Revitalizing Nigeria’s Energy Sector: Tinubu Celebrates Restart of Warri Refinery”"

Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama has confirmed on his official X handle that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Kaduna-based activist and political commentator, Mahdi Shehu, over allegations of disseminating a misleading viral video.The arrest, which took place over the weekend, has sparked widespread discussions online. According to sources, ShehuContinue reading "DSS Arrests Mahdi Shehu Over Alleged Fake Viral Video With National Security Implications"

The Nation Newspaper has revealed via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna.This groundbreaking announcement marks a significant stride toward addressing the educational and developmental gaps in the region. The approval comes as part of Tinubu'sContinue reading "Tinubu Approves Federal University for Southern Kaduna: A Milestone for Educational Advancement"

The Adamawa State Government has announced a significant milestone in its development agenda as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri officially signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into law. Dubbed the "Budget of Service," this groundbreaking fiscal blueprint is heralded as a "vista of hope" and a "pathway to progress" for the state. The announcement, made via theContinue reading "“Governor Fintiri Signs 2025 Budget of Service into Law: A New Dawn for Adamawa State”"

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has shed light on the recent drop in petrol prices, crediting it to heightened competition between the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The association shared this perspective through the popular platform, X (formerly Twitter), via the official handle of Nigerian Stories.According to theContinue reading "“IPMAN Attributes Petrol Price Drop to Fierce Competition Between Dangote Refinery and NNPC”"

In a swift and decisive response to circulating rumors, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially dismissed claims that call and data tariffs will be increased by January 2025. The announcement was shared by Nigerian Stories on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, putting to rest growing concerns among Nigerians about a potential rise inContinue reading "NCC Debunks Call and Data Tariff Hike Rumors, Assures Nigerians of Stable Rates"

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has announced a major policy shift, officially implementing higher compensation limits for international flights. The changes, which came into effect on December 28, 2024, mark a significant step in enhancing passenger rights and addressing the challenges faced during air travel.In a statement shared via its official X (formerly Twitter)Continue reading "ICAO Implements Higher Compensation Limits for International Flights: What Travelers Need to Know"

In a groundbreaking move to combat unemployment and harness the skills of young professionals, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced automatic employment for all graduates who completed their studies under the state’s foreign scholarship program. The news, shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, has sparked widespread commendationContinue reading "Kano State Governor Yusuf Grants Automatic Employment to Foreign Scholarship Graduates"