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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. In a pioneering move, Taraba government launches blueprint for LG autonomy
In a bid to revolutionize local government administration, the Financial Autonomy Advisory Committee for the 16 local government areas of Taraba State has launched an innovative blueprint. Read more
2. House Speaker Abbas speaks about the controversial subversion bill
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday responded to the growing concerns and discussions surrounding the “Anti-Subversion Bill, 2024 (HB. 1652),” which he sponsored.Read more
3. Finland confirms IPOB fugitive Simon Ekpa to court over Biafra protests
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonenon said on Tuesday that her country had taken Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Simon Ekpa to court over his separatist agitation. Read more
4. NELFUND approves 22 state-owned institutions for student loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has given permission to 22 state-owned tertiary institutions to offer student loans. Read more
5. Protest: Governor Yusuf confirms thugs took Ganduje corruption case documents from court
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday confirmed that suspected hoodlums made off with documents related to corruption allegations against his predecessor Abdullahi Ganduje when they stormed the state High Court during last week’s #EndBadGovernance protests in the state. Read more
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6. ‘In good faith’ – Governor Mohammed defends criticism of Tinubu over his policies
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed said on Wednesday that his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu over the #EndBadGovernance protests in the state was constructive and well-intentioned. Read more
7. Customs implements import duty exemption for food items
Nigerian Customs (NCS) has commenced the implementation of zero percent import duty and value-added tax (VAT) exemption on basic food items.Read more
8. Increased crude oil production due to increased oil theft —Kyari
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has disclosed that the current crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism has resulted in increased growth in the nation’s crude oil production. Read more
9. NARD threatens national strike over doctor kidnapping
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued an ultimatum to the government, threatening to go on a nationwide strike if their kidnapped colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, is not released by August 26. Read more
10. Lookman fails to score as Mbappe helps Madrid beat Atalanta and win the Super Cup
Nigerian Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta but failed to score as they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. Read more
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