Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Tinubu arrives in China for state visit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit.Read more
2. SERAP drags Akpabio, Abbas to court for ‘fixing NASS running costs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over their failure to end what the group said is “the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members.”Read more
3. Yoruba groups warn coup mongers, insist South-West will secede
A South-West coalition reportedly made up of over 100 groups under the auspices of Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement (AYDM), have warned those calling for the military to stage a coup and take over the government of President Bola Tinubu, to desist from such calls as they are unwarranted.Read more
4. Afenifere urges Tinubu to save Nigeria from imminent collapse
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to do everything possible to save the country from imminent collapse.Read more
5. Matawalle vows strong response after bandits capture armoured tank in Zamfara
In response to the escalating violence from terrorists and bandits in the North West, particularly in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kebbi States, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has called for a shift in the military command structure to the North West to tackle the worsening security situation.Read more
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6. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor, accuses Nigerian govt of tolerating selective injustice against Igbos
Lead counsel to incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has accused the Nigerian government of tolerating what he calls selective injustice against the Igbos.Read more
7. NAF eliminates terrorist leader, five members in Kaduna, recovers weapons
Special Forces from the Nigerian Air Force’s 413 Force Protection Group, on Saturday, engaged a notorious terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his gang in a shootout along Sabon-Birni Road in Kaduna. All six terrorists were killed during the operation.Read more
8. Rejected in S’Africa, Miss Chidinma Adetshina bags Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 crown
Nigerian beauty pageant Miss Chidinma Adetshina has been crowned as Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 at a grand finale of the annual contest in Lagos on Saturday, August 31.Read more
9. LP issues 72-Hour ultimatum to Obi, Otti to cancel NEC meeting
The Labour Party (LP) has given its 2023 Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor Alex Otti a 72-hour ultimatum to withdraw their notice of a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.Read more
10. We all make mistakes, Ighalo backs Osimhen over Napoli situation
Ex-Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo has backed embattled Victor Osimhen to come back stronger following the unfortunate drama around his transfer from Napoli.Read more
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