Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Police summon Ajaero on new charges, and will appear on September 5
The Nigerian Police have invited Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero for questioning on suspicion of criminal intimidation.Read more
2. Suspected Boko Haram rebels attack Islamic school, killing 3 students in Yobe
Gunmen suspected of being Boko Haram insurgents on Friday attacked the Faudiya Islamic Boarding School in Geidam, Yobe State, killing three students. Read more
3. Ogun doctors end four-week strike
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State on Friday suspended its 27-day strike for four weeks.Read more
4. Seven people missing, about 100 homes flooded in Niger
At least seven people were reported missing and about 100 homes and farmlands were flooded in Niger State on Friday.Read more
5. Ondo sets new date for local council elections
Ondo State Government has set January 18, 2025 as the date for general elections in the 18 local government areas of the state. Read more
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6. Kano advances local council elections by 26 days
The Kano state government has postponed general elections in the state’s 44 local government areas for four weeks. Read more
7. Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy is impossible to achieve in five years β Bismark Rewane
Financial Derivatives Company CEO Bismarck Rewane said on Friday that the $1 trillion economic target set by President Bola Tinubuβs administration will not be achieved in the next five years. Read more
8. NNPC Ltd moves to hand over the Warri and Kaduna refineries to private operators
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has launched plans to engage private oil and maintenance companies, to operate and maintain the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company and the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. Read more
9. Task force arrests 25 suspected thugs who attacked motorists in Lagos
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force has arrested 25 suspected criminals who allegedly attacked motorists along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Read more
10. Why we can’t secure Labbadia as Super Eagles coach βNFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed the reasons why the process to secure Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles coach failed despite an official announcement.Read more
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