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In a disturbing development, The Nigerian Stories has reported a shocking incident via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the report, essential nutrition supplements intended for vulnerable children in Sokoto State have been stolen and callously replaced with stones. This alarming revelation has prompted a strong complaint from UNICEF, the United Nations agencyContinue reading "Shockwaves in Sokoto: UNICEF Alleges Theft of Nutrition Supplements, Replaced with Stones"

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerians to actively participate in World Breastfeeding Week 2024. In a recent post on its official social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), NAFDAC emphasized the importance of organizing or joining events that promote and support breastfeeding within communities. With hashtags likeContinue reading "NAFDAC Urges Nigerians to Champion Breastfeeding Advocacy During World Breastfeeding Week 2024"

In a bold stride towards gender equality in the military, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) hosted the Honorable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy, on August 21, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of women within the armed forces. The visit, which brought together female officers, cadets, and civilian staff, signaled theContinue reading "Breaking Barriers: Nigerian Defence Academy and Ministry of Women Affairs Forge Strategic Alliance to Empower Women in the Armed Forces"

In a move that has sparked widespread reactions, the Nigerian Federal Government has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport. This decision was made public through an official statement on the social media platform X by Nigerian Stories, sending shockwaves across the nation. According to the announcement, the cost ofContinue reading "Breaking: Nigerian Government Hikes Passport Fees Amid Economic Strain"

In a significant blow to the remnants of terrorist forces in Northeast Nigeria, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai executed a precision air interdiction mission on August 16, 2024, targeting key terrorist strongholds in Arina, Southern Tumbuns, Borno State. This operation, strategically aimed at crippling the operational capacity of the terrorists, resulted in theContinue reading "Decisive Airstrikes Annihilate Top Terrorist Commanders in Southern Tumbuns, Borno State"

Former Vice President and People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (Waziri Adamawa), has extended his deepest condolences to the family of the abducted and slain District Head in Gobir. In a poignant message shared on his official social media X platform, Atiku expressed his sorrow and outrageContinue reading "Atiku Abubakar Condemns Brutal Murder of Gobir District Head, Calls for Urgent Security Reforms"

The recent acquisition of a new presidential jet by President Bola Tinubu has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, coming at a time when the nation is grappling with one of its most severe economic downturns in decades. The purchase, perceived by many as a tone-deaf move, has intensified the frustration of citizens who are alreadyContinue reading "“Outrage as President Tinubu Acquires New Presidential Jet Amid Economic Crisis”"

Adamawa State Governor, His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reiterated his administration's unwavering commitment to grassroots development and the overall well-being of the state's citizens. In a recent announcement on his official social media X channel, the governor highlighted his engagement with a group of district heads, where he discussed crucial strategies aimed at fosteringContinue reading "Governor Fintiri Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Development and Peace in Adamawa State"