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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nigerian government increases passport fees to N50k, N100k
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the country’s passport procurement fees.Read more
2. Fubara must face crisis, answers Wike Edwin Clark
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to claims by senior statesman Edwin Clark that he used his relationship with President Bola Tinubu to intimidate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Read more
3. Wike says Abuja’s ‘park and pay’ scheme illegal, cites shady contractual agreements
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has slammed the On-Street Parking scheme, also known as the ‘Park and Pay’ scheme, as illegal. Wike made the remarks at a press conference on Wednesday, marking his first year in office. Read more
4. Kwankwaso’s nephew and four others arrested over alleged N347 million drug scam in Kano
The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission on Wednesday arrested five persons, including Alhaji Mohammed Kabara, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, over an alleged billion naira drug supply scam. Read more
5. Uganda and Kenya write to JAMB to verify Nigerian students’ records
Kenyan and Ugandan examination boards have written to Nigerian authorities to verify records submitted by Nigerian candidates seeking admission to higher education institutions in their countries. Read more
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6. PDP crisis deepens as Damagum urges Clark to adopt inclusive approach
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis has entered a new phase after the National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, on Wednesday, advised the leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Edwin Clark, to avoid sentiments in dealing with issues.Read more
7. Local refineries will increase crude oil production – Lokpobiri
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government will continue to support local oil refineries in the country.Read more
8. Oil producers are defying government orders forcing them to sell to the Dangote refinery
Nigerian crude producers have opposed being forced to sell their products to the Dangote refinery and other local refineries, saying it negates the framework of willing buyers and willing sellers. Read more
9. NAF kills five Boko Haram commanders in airstrike in Borno
The Air Component of Operation “Hadin Kai” has killed five Boko Haram commanders in an airstrike in Arina, South Tumbuns area of Borno State.Read more
10. Obaseki praises Edo Queens after WAFU Champions League final triumph
Governor Godwin Obaseki commended Edo Queens for securing a place in the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers finals. Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Thursday, August 22, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
