Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Aisha Yesufu tackles Labour Party chairman, Abure, over alleged embezzlement of party funds
Social critic and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has responded to allegations by the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, that she and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the brother of Edo State PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, were responsible for managing the party’s campaign funds in the 2023 general election.Read more
2. Edo: Court to hear APC’s suit seeking Ighodalo’s disqualification September 19
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed September 19 for hearing a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking the disqualification of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo.Read more
3. Borno govt warns residents on crocodiles, snakes as flood ravages communities
The Borno State government on Tuesday warned the people of the state to beware of crocodiles, snakes, and other dangerous animals washed ashore by flood.Read more
4. Ajaero: Tinubu govt’s assault on perceived enemies worse than military dictatorship – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday blasted the Federal Government over the treatment meted out to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) by the Department of State Services (DSS).Read more
5. Media aide debunks reports of Peter Obi, wife’s arrest by DSS
Val Obienyem, the Media Adviser to Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has dispelled rumors that the former Anambra State governor was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his residence in Anambra State.Read more
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6. EFCC to commence prosecution of banks, executives for financial crimes soon —Olukoyede
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that it would soon commence prosecution of banks, and their executives complicit in aiding money laundering in the country.Read more
7. Tinubu boasts his government restoring confidence in Nigeria’s economy
President Bola Tinubu declared on Tuesday his administration has started restoring confidence in Nigeria’s economy through its reforms.Read more
8. NNPC, Chevron sign agreement to convert five OMLs to PPLs, PMLs, target 165,000bpd by Dec 2024
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the signing of an agreement with Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), its joint venture (JV) partner, on the conversion of five oil mining lease (OMLs) into four petroleum prospecting licence (PPLs) and 26 petroleum mining lease (PMLs).Read more
9. Australia to ban children from social media
Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has announced a plan to ban children from using social media.Read more
10. Super Eagles held to goalless draw by Rwanda in AFCONQ tie
Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in the matchday two fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Read more
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