PIONEER NEWS

In a dramatic turn of events, a woman captured on video assaulting an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison. The announcement was made by Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, sending shockwaves through social media as the case underscores the ongoing issue of public misconductContinue reading "“Justice Served: Woman Filmed Assaulting FRSC Officer Remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison”"

In a dramatic turn of events, Indian police have arrested a Nigerian national identified as Johnson on allegations of orchestrating a high-stakes marriage scam. The story, which has sent shockwaves through social media, was revealed by Nigerian Stories on its official X handle. Johnson is accused of defrauding an unsuspecting Indian woman of ₹1,572,000 afterContinue reading "“Nigerian Man Arrested in India for Alleged ₹1.5 Million Marriage Scam”"

In a decisive move to tighten cash flow and promote digital transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a new policy limiting Point of Sale (POS) daily withdrawals to ₦100,000 per customer. The announcement was made via Nigerian Stories' official X handle, sparking a wave of reactions across social media.The policy, part ofContinue reading "“CBN Sets New Limits: POS Daily Withdrawals Capped at ₦100,000”"

In a dramatic turn of events, the fate of a young man sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for allegedly stealing a fowl has captured national attention, igniting widespread outrage and sparking debates on the proportionality of justice in Nigeria.The news, initially reported by Nigerian Stories on its official X handle, revealed theContinue reading "Osun Governor Intervenes to Halt Execution of Young Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl"

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced its readiness to launch a single currency aimed at enhancing trade and economic cooperation among member countries. This landmark development was revealed via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, capturing significant attention across economic and political spheres.According to the report, the long-anticipated single currencyContinue reading "ECOWAS Set to Launch Single Currency to Boost Regional Trade and Economic Integration"

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again demonstrated its relentless commitment to combating smuggling and protecting the nation’s economy. In a decisive operation, Customs officials successfully intercepted and impounded nine trucks loaded with smuggled rice in Ogun State.The development was made public via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, signaling the latest victoryContinue reading "Nigeria Customs Seizes Nine Trucks of Smuggled Rice in Ogun State"

The Nigerian Police Force has once again come under the spotlight as the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, officially banned arbitrary arrests, unlawful detentions of youths, and the infamous collection and checking of mobile phones by police officers. The announcement, made through the Nigerian Police’s official X handle (formerly Twitter), has sparked a wave ofContinue reading "IGP Egbetokun Bans Police from Arbitrary Arrests, Phone Checks, and Youth Harassment — Nigerians React with Skepticism"

In a decisive move to address Nigeria's persistent electricity challenges, the Federal Government has approved a whopping N263 billion for the construction and upgrading of power substations across the country. The announcement, which was made via the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, marks a significant step toward strengthening the nation's power infrastructure and drivingContinue reading "Federal Government Approves N263 Billion for Power Substations to Bolster Nigeria’s Energy Sector"

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of state-of-the-art Smart Police Stations in Abuja as part of a strategic initiative to modernize law enforcement infrastructure and enhance public safety across Nigeria. Announcing the development via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Nigerian Stories emphasized that this groundbreaking move signals a bold step toward integrating technology-drivenContinue reading "Federal Government Kicks Off Construction of Smart Police Stations in Abuja"

In a significant move aimed at honoring Nigeria's historical icons, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. The announcement was made on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, sparking widespread reactions across the country.The decision pays tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's former HeadContinue reading "President Tinubu Renames University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in Landmark Decision"