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The Nigerian National Assembly is reportedly considering a new bill that seeks to raise the country’s value-added tax (VAT) from the current 7.5% to 10%, sparking widespread reactions from economic experts and citizens alike. The announcement, which was made on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, has already set the stage forContinue reading "“Nigerian National Assembly Mulls Controversial VAT Hike to 10% Amid Economic Uncertainty”"

As Nigerians grapple with the relentless rise in fuel prices, the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged dramatically, further compounding the financial strain on households.In a recent announcement on its official X handle, The Punch newspaper highlighted that the price of cooking gas has now skyrocketed to N1,500Continue reading "“Double Burden: Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Add to Nigerians’ Fuel Woes”"

In a statement that has quickly stirred reactions across social media, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has advised Nigerians to help themselves wherever they find free food. The comment, made public via Nigerian Stories' official handle on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked a wave of both criticism and amusement, as many Nigerians interpret the message differentlyContinue reading "“Senate President Akpabio Sparks Controversy, Urges Nigerians to Take Advantage of ‘Free Food'”"

In a bold statement that has stirred political circles, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has hailed the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, crediting them with alleviating hardship and stabilizing the nation’s economy. The announcement, made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization, underscores theContinue reading "Tinubu’s Policies Have Alleviated Hardship and Stabilized the Economy — Foreign Affairs Minister Maitama Tuggar"

In a shocking turn of events, the Imo State Police Command has successfully rescued a teenage girl from the clutches of suspected organ harvesters. The dramatic operation, which was announced through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Daily Post Nigeria, revealed the swift actions of law enforcement in what could have been a tragicContinue reading "Police in Imo Rescue Teenage Girl from Organ Harvesters, Apprehend Suspect"

In a major victory for Nigeria’s ongoing war against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a staggering N22.7 billion worth of illicit opioids. The bust was made across three key maritime gateways: Lekki, Apapa, and Onne seaports. This breaking news was shared through Nigerian Stories' official X handle, highlighting theContinue reading "NDLEA Seizes N22.7 Billion Worth of Opioids in Major Bust Across Lekki, Apapa, and Onne Seaports"