Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Why I resigned as head of Nigeria’s intelligence agency – Ahmed Abubakar
The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has explained why he resigned from the position he has occupied for over six years.Read more
2. LG Autonomy: ICPC talks tough, but mute on action against defaulting governors
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), on Friday, issued a stern warning to state officials who refuse to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy.Read more
3. Court gives police go-ahead to remand 124 #EndBadGovernance protesters for 60 days
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted the police applications to remand 124 #EndBadGovernance protesters for 60 days.Read more
4. Anambra bans social gatherings on school premises
The Anambra State government has banned weddings, shows, and other social events on school premises.Read more
5. My presidency would have ushered Nigeria into prosperity,’ Atiku replies Bode George
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to remarks credited to a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, on his presidential aspiration.Read more
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6. Kogi govt dismisses report of Ododo’s planned switch to PDP
The Kogi State government has dismissed a report of Governor Usman Ododo’s planned defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Read more
7. ‘Indians, others taking over jobs in Nigeria’s oil & gas industry’, PENGASSAN raises alarm
In a shocking revelation, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised an alarm that foreigners, particularly Indians are taking over low-level jobs like vulcanizing and gate keeping in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, while Nigerians are battling unemployment.Read more
8. The profitable venture of building warehouses on land property in Nigeria
Investing in real estate has always been a reliable pathway to wealth generation, particularly in Nigeria, where the demand for land and property consistently rises due to rapid population growth. Among the various forms of real estate investments, building a warehouse on your land stands out as a highly profitable venture.Read more
9. Lagos task force arrests six for urinating on rail track
The Lagos State Task Force on Environment has arrested six persons for urinating on a rail track opposite the Nigeria Army Shopping Complex in the Oshodi area of the state.Read more
10. El-Kanemi out of CAF Confederation Cup after Dadje FC loss
Nigerian club El-Kanemi Warriors have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup by Beninese club Dadje FC.Read more
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