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In a groundbreaking development that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s employment landscape, Nigerian Stories, via its official X handle, announced that degree certificates obtained from Cotonou-based institutions from 2017 onwards have been declared invalid.The Federal Government has directed the immediate dismissal of individuals employed under its umbrella using these now-invalid credentials. This directive comes asContinue reading "Cotonou Certificates Invalidated: Federal Government Orders Mass Dismissal of Affected Employees"

The Punch Newspaper has reported on its official X handle that Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, will potentially stand trial in May 2025 in Finland on charges linked to alleged terrorism-related activities. Finnish authorities disclosed this timeline as part of the ongoing legal proceedings against Ekpa, who was apprehended earlier this year.Ekpa, a self-styledContinue reading "Simon Ekpa Faces May 2025 Trial for Alleged Terrorism in Finland"

In an unexpected twist, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reversed his earlier approval of a free bus service initiative. The reversal, announced late Wednesday night, came just hours after the program was unveiled as part of the state’s welfare agenda.The now-suspended initiative was originally designed to provide free bus services on intra-cityContinue reading "Edo Governor’s U-Turn: Okpebholo Halts Free Bus Service Hours After Approval"

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until December 10. Bello, alongside Umar Shoaib Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is facing a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering.On Wednesday, all threeContinue reading "Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded in EFCC Custody Over Alleged Money Laundering"

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has provided an update on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s international engagement, sharing details of his arrival in Paris via his official X handle.According to Onanuga, President Tinubu’s plane touched down at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at precisely 5:10 PM. Upon landing,Continue reading "“President Tinubu Arrives in Paris to a Grand Military Welcome, Begins State Visit”"

In a recent announcement on its official X handle, Channels Television disclosed a significant revelation made by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). The association stated that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) produced by the recently resumed Port Harcourt Refinery is priced ₦75 per litre higher than the PMS sold byContinue reading "PETROAN Reveals Shocking Price Gap Between Port Harcourt and Dangote Refineries"

The Anambra State Police Command has made a major breakthrough in its efforts to restore law and order in the state, apprehending two notorious members of an armed robbery syndicate allegedly enforcing illegal sit-at-home directives.The announcement was made via the official X handle of Punch Newspapers, drawing widespread attention to the continued efforts of lawContinue reading "Breaking: Police Dismantle Armed Sit-at-Home Syndicate in Anambra, Arrest Two Suspects"

TVC News, through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, has confirmed the arrest of Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news has ignited widespread reactions across the country, reflecting a mix of outrage and skepticism about the fight against corruption in Nigeria.The anti-graft agencyContinue reading "Breaking: EFCC Arrests Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Amid Public Outcry Over Corruption Allegations"