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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. SERAP threatens to sue Akpabio, Abass over secrecy of MPs’ ‘operational costs’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “urgently disclose the exact amount of the multi-million naira monthly operating expenses currently paid and received by members of the National Assembly and the details of the expenditure of such operating expenses.”Read more
2. Obasanjo gave advice on how Nigeria could achieve good governance and development.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to change and install responsible and transformative leaders at every level of government if they want good governance and a better country to become a reality. Read more
3. PDP sweeps 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi LG election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared the winner of the general elections held in all 20 local government areas of Bauchi State on Saturday. Read more
4. Governor Yusuf orders investigation into medical contracts of 44 local governments
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered the State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to immediately investigate the drug supply contracts to 44 local government areas in the state. Read more
5. Ganduje rejects 2027 campaign poster for presidency
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje, has denied a campaign poster that surfaced on social media stating that he wants to contest for the presidency in 2027 against President Bola Tinubu. Read more
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6. Opposition lawmakers accuse PDP chairman and secretary of working for Wike, plotting against Rivers governor Fubara
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Umar Iliya Damagum and the National Secretary of the party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu of plotting against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. Read more
7. Nigerian government delays loan disbursement to manufacturers and SMEs until September
The Federal Government has announced that the disbursement of N150 billion loans to manufacturers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will commence in September.Read more
8. I almost lost my mind when I found out my brother Peter had filed a petition against me —Jude Okoye
Jude Okoye, the elder brother of the P Square twins, revealed that he almost went crazy when he found out that his younger brother Peter Okoye had filed a petition against him before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more
9. Benue Governor Alia speaks out after kidnapping of 20 medical students
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has warned kidnappers and other criminal elements operating in the state to relocate immediately, as his administration will not rest until all forms of criminality in the state are eradicated. Read more
10. Real Madrid started their La Liga title defence with a draw against Mallorca
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their opening game of the La Liga season on Sunday.Read more
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