Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Revenue allocation drops by N155bn as FG, states, LGAs share N1.2tr in August
The three tiers of government on Tuesday shared the sum of N1.2 trillion as revenue allocation for August.Read more
2. Aviation workers suspend protest over 50% IGR deductions
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has suspended the planned protest scheduled to begin on Wednesday.Read more
3. ‘Bundle of lies’ – Presidency dismissed reports Tinubu ordered Cardoso to resign as CBN governor
The presidency has dismissed as bundle of lies, reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position.Read more
4. Nigerian govt to split unity colleges into basic and secondary schools
The Federal Government has resolved to unbundle the 115 Federal Unity Colleges in the country into basic and secondary schools.Read more
5. Gov Lawal echoes CDS Musa, says ’it’s only a matter of time before Bello Turji is eliminated
Following the recent killing of a notorious bandit leader, Halilu Sububu and scores of his foot soldiers by Nigerian troops, the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has expressed confidence that it is a matter of time before popular bandit kingpin, Bello Turji will be eliminated.Read more
READ ALSO:Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, September 16, 2024
6. Fubara suspends local council chairman in Rivers
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has suspended the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Akuku-Toru local government area of the state, Otonye Briggs.Read more
7. Rivers crisis: Wike meets PDP BoT in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday met with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) in Abuja.Read more
8. Tonto Dikeh explains why leaving her marriage with Olakunle Churchill was a positive step for her
Nollywood actress Tonto Wigoh Dikeh has explained why leaving her marriage with her erstwhile husband Olakunle Churchill was the best decision she has ever made in life.Read more
9. NAFDAC shuts illegal cosmetics factory in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal cosmetic factory at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State.Read more
10. UCL: Liverpool thrash Milan, Bayern hammer Zagreb as Real Madrid beat Stuttgart
The new-format UEFA Champions League has kicked off with many goals scored on day one of the league phase, with holders Real Madrid defeating Stuttgart 3-1.Read more
Join the conversation
Opinions
Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism
Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.
As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.
If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.
Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.
Donate Now
