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The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has pleaded with Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to exclude landed property in the high-profile Maitama district as part of his bail conditions.Bello, who is facing a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money launderingContinue reading "N110.4 Billion Money Laundering: Yahaya Bello Pleads with Court to Spare Maitama Property in Bail Conditions"

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has scored another major victory in its fight against illicit drugs, busting a massive six-hectare hemp farmland in Ogun State, Nigeria. The revelation was made public through the agency's official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking widespread reactions.In a meticulously coordinated operation, NDLEA operatives swooped down on the illegalContinue reading "NDLEA Uncovers Massive Six-Hectare Hemp Farm in Ogun State"

In a deeply moving and heartfelt message, Nigeria’s former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin Adamawa, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of young lives at a holiday funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the statesman lamented the devastating news that has left nearly three dozenContinue reading "Tragedy at Ibadan Funfair: Atiku Abubakar Mourns Heartbreaking Loss of Young Lives"

In a dramatic move that has sparked nationwide attention, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken decisive action by revoking land allocations belonging to prominent figures, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, among others.ThisContinue reading "FCT Minister Wike Revokes Lands Allocated to Buhari, Abbas, Akume, and Others"

In a major development poised to bring relief to Nigerians, Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the pump price of petrol to N899 per litre. The news was shared via Nigerian Stories' official X handle, sparking widespread reactions across the country.This move comes at a time when citizens are grappling with soaring fuelContinue reading "Dangote Refinery Breaks New Ground, Slashes Petrol Price to N899 Per Litre"

In a groundbreaking move to curb the growing menace of fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new legal framework targeting crypto influencers who exploit their platforms to promote questionable projects. The announcement, shared via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, has sent shockwaves through the country's digitalContinue reading "Cracking Down on Crypto Scams: Nigerian SEC Proposes Law to Jail Dubious Crypto Influencers"

The Punch Newspaper has sparked intense online debate following a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle about Governor Ademola Adeleke’s intervention in a controversial death sentence case. The report, captioned "Death-for-Fowl: Ex-Attorney General Slams Adeleke’s Intervention in Death Sentence Case," has ignited widespread reactions, with the narrative surrounding the case taking center stage.InContinue reading "“Death-for-Fowl: Ex-Attorney General Condemns Adeleke’s Controversial Intervention in Death Sentence Case”"

In a bold revelation, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has shed light on a growing concern affecting Nigeria's international reputation. Taking to the official Nigerian Stories X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Minister asserted that many crimes abroad, often attributed to Nigerians, are in fact perpetrated by foreigners in possession of Nigerian passports.Tunji-Ojo’s statement highlightsContinue reading "“Minister of Interior Alleges Foreign Nationals Are Using Nigerian Passports for Crimes Abroad”"

In a revelation that underscores the strategic importance of the Dangote Refinery to Nigeria's economy, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed it borrowed $1 billion to provide critical financial support to the refinery when it faced severe financial challenges. The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of NigerianContinue reading "“NNPCL Confirms $1 Billion Loan to Rescue Dangote Refinery Amid Financial Crisis”"

In a bold fiscal move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially unveiled the ₦47.96 trillion 2025 national budget, signaling his administration's continued commitment to steering Nigeria’s economic recovery. The announcement was shared via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions from citizens, economists, and social commentators.The proposed budget, which standsContinue reading "President Tinubu Presents Record ₦47.96 Trillion 2025 Budget Amid Public Reactions"