Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. N80bn fraud: Fresh drama as EFCC operatives storm Kogi Govt Lodge to arrest Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives on Wednesday night laid siege to the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, to arrest ex-Governor Yahaya Bello.Read more
2. Alleged N80bn fraud: Controversy trails Yahaya Bello’s appearance at EFCC
Controversy trialed the purported appearance of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday with the two parties giving conflicting details on the matter.Read more
3. Gov Alia hands over truck of diverted palliatives to EFCC in Benue
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has handed over a confiscated truckload of palliatives to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) for investigation.Read more
4. NAFDAC confiscates unsafe drugs worth millions of naira in Borno
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Borno State Ministry of Health have uncovered several neglected warehouses storing drugs worth millions of Naira in Maiduguri, the state capital.Read more
5. INEC rejects Julius Abure as LP national chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.Read more
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6. APC alleges 3 INEC staff plotting to compromise Edo election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused three staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to compromise Saturday’s governorship election in the state.Read more
7. NACCIMA faults NBS data on Nigeria’s inflation rate, says figures don’t reflect current economic realities
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has faulted claims by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) which reported consecutive monthly drop in the rate of inflation in Nigeria.Read more
8. CBN appoints Ada Chukwudozie as Keystone Bank chairman
As parts of efforts to strengthen Keystone Bank Limited for sustained growth, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed a new board for the bank.Read more
9. 14 killed, 450 injured in Lebanon Walkie-talkies explosions
Explosions linked to walkie-talkies killed 14 people across Lebanon on Wednesday.Read more
10. UCL: Man City, Inter play goalless draw as PSG snatch late win
Manchester City and Inter Milan played goalless draw in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.Read more
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