Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. El-Rufai laments ‘jealousy’ in political circles amid corruption allegations
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna state, took to social media on Saturday to share his thoughts on what he called βenvyβ among Nigeriaβs political class. Read more
2. Wike to PDP governors: Stay out of Rivers affairs or face crisis in your states
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike on Saturday warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against interfering in the Rivers State political crisis.Read more
3. Nigerian government partners with Chinese firm to bridge 1.4 million smart meter deficit
The federal government has taken significant steps to address Nigeriaβs long-standing shortage of electricity meters. In partnership with Chinese companies, the government aims to install over 1.4 million smart meters across the country. Read more
4. JOHESU condemns prolonged kidnapping of National Eye Center applicants
The Joint Health Sector Workers Union and Assembly of Health Professionals Associations (JOHESU/AHPA) on Saturday condemned the prolonged kidnapping of a Registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola.Read more
5. Nigerian government moves to drive bandits from the Northwest
The Federal Government has launched a military campaign against bandits terrorizing the North West states. Read more
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6. Lagos to probe death of Akwa Ibom CP in LASUTH
The Lagos State Government has set up a medical panel to review the circumstances leading to the death of Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara.Read more
7. Nigeria confirms 185 deaths due to floods
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed 185 deaths due to floods in various parts of the country.Read more
8. Peter Obi condemns hate speech by Nigerians in Canada
Peter Obi, the Labour Partyβs presidential candidate in Nigeriaβs 2023 general election, on Friday strongly condemned recent βhate speechβ attributed to Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman living in Canada. Read more
9. BBNaija’s Mercy Eke explains how she was forced to have a butt lift due to pressure from her friends
Winner of the 2019 Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show, βPepper Demβ edition, Mercy Eke has explained how she was forced into a BBL due to peer pressure. Read more
10. Rangers kick off title defence with El-Kanemi draw in NPFL season opener
Enugu Rangers began their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in their opening game of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Read more
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