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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Ugochinyere MP denies $1.7m bribery allegations, vows to fight corruption
House of Representatives Member Ikenga Ugochinyere, Chairman of the House Downstream Petroleum Committee, on Wednesday vehemently denied allegations that he bribed the House leadership with $1.7 million to secure his post. Read more
2. Ondo State government accused of mismanaging federal aid
Edema Olugbenga Campaign Organization, representing the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ondo State, alleged that the state government’s distribution of rice and other social assistance received from the federal government was non-transparent and irresponsible. Read more
3. Nigeria warns foreign countries not to interfere in #EndBadGovernance protests
The Federal Government has warned the international community not to interfere in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. Read more
4. Aisha Yesufu mocks Tinubu over North Korea’s accusation of plotting against him for becoming South Korean President
Political activist Aisha Yesufu has derided the president’s statement that North Korea is plotting against President Bola Tinubu because he is the president of the South. Read more
5. Senate to probe $1.5 billion spent on Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation
The Senate has voiced concern over the $1.5 billion approved by the Federal Government for the maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery without commensurate results. Read more
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6. Protest: DSS checks seven Polish citizens
The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced interrogation of seven Polish nationals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano State. Read more
7. The operator accused NNPC Ltd of not complying with FG’s directive to sell crude oil in Naira
Dangote Oil Refinery and other domestic oil refineries have accused the state oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL Ltd) of not complying with the Federal government’s directive to sell crude oil to them in Naira. Read more
8. NGX: Oando, RT Briscoe among top gainers as investors make N96 billion
Investors in the Nigerian stock market made a gain of N96 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday. Read more
9. Police arrest notorious kidnapper, seize firearms in Kaduna
Police officers in Kaduna have arrested a notorious kidnapper and seized a firearm and 27 live ammunition in the state. Read more
10. D’Tigress knocked out of Olympics after struggling against USA
Nigerian women’s basketball team D’Tigress have withdrawn from the Olympics after a fantastic performance against world number one team, the USA. Read more
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