Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nigeria risks becoming a ‘Banana Republic’ if harassment of journalists continues – Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has expressed serious concerns about the increasing harassment of journalists in Nigeria.Read more
2. Nigeria has 19 million more voters than other West African countries – INEC
Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said on Tuesday that the number of registered voters in Nigeria surpassed 14 other West African countries by 19 million.Read more
3. Military will not accept calls to overthrow Tinubu government – Lagbaja
Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja said Tuesday the military would not heed calls to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. Read more
4. EndBadGovernance protest organizers make 17 new demands to Nigerian government
#EndBadGovernance protest organizers on Tuesday presented 17 demands to the Federal Government ahead of a planned demonstration on December 1. Read more
5. LP forms a committee to instill discipline in members
The Labor Party has set up a seven-member disciplinary committee to curb excessive party members.Read more
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6. APC to adopt consensus option in Imo local council elections
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma said on Tuesday that all All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship and councillor candidates in the September 21 local government elections in the state would emerge through mutual consent. Read more
7. AMCON will recruit international asset trackers to track the assets of chronic debtors.
The Asset Management Council of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced plans to engage international asset trackers to track the assets of chronic debtors, both at home and abroad. Read more
8. NNPCL starts shipping LNG to China and Japan
State-owned oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on a Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis. Read more
9. Israeli airstrike kills 5 in West Bank
Five people were killed Monday night in an Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank.Read more
10. Osimhen and 22 other Super Eagles stars invited for Benin and Rwanda clashes at AFCONQ
Captain William Ekong, full-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi return to the Super Eagles’ fold for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Read more
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