Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. EFCC seeks Yahaya Bello’s trial in absentia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to proceed with the trial of a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in absentia, arguing that his non-appearance in court for arraignment should not be allowed to frustrate his trial.Read more
2. LGA poll: PDP condemns absence of result sheets in Cross River North
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decried the absence of results sheets across the 54 wards that make up the five Local Government Areas of Cross River North.Read more
3. ZLP wins 15 chairmanship seats, YPP 2 in Abia local council elections
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has won 15 chairmanship seats in Saturday’s local government elections in Abia State.Read more
4. Nigerian govt proposes N341bn for emergency road, bridge repairs
The Federal Government has proposed N341 billion for emergency repair of roads and bridges nationwide.Read more
5. Nigerian govt releases funds for payment of NASU, retirees
The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salaries of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU).Read more
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6. Nigerian-born Badenoch becomes first black leader of British major party
The British former trade secretary, Kemi Badenoch, was elected the new leader of the Conservative Party on Saturday.Read more
7. Once you are more than 7 years old, you can be charged to court —Police
Force PRO of the Nigeria Police, Muyiwa Adejobi, has defended the prosecution of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests, stating, “Once you are more than 7 years old, you can be charged to court… none of them is less than 7… the fact that you are 13 years old does not mean you can’t be charged to court.”Read more
8. IGP sparks outrage after labeling minors’ courtroom fainting as ‘deliberate and scripted’
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has sparked controversy after he labeled the fainting of six suspects in court as a “deliberate and scripted” act to attract negative attention.Read more
9. NSCDC arrests NNPCL truck driver for diverting 10,000 litres fuel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) truck driver, Afeez Adegbola, for allegedly diverting 10,000 litres of petrol belonging to the company.Read more
10. Man City fall to shock defeat at B’mouth, Liverpool seal comeback win to go top
Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth in their Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon.Read more
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