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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Falana warned protesters to be wary of agitation for a military coup
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana on Tuesday issued a stark warning to protesters taking part in nationwide hunger protests, urging them to stay away from “undemocratic forces” trying to exploit the demonstrations to call for a military coup. Read more
2. Police arrest nine #EndBadGovernance protesters for raising Russian flag in Borno
Police officers in Borno have arrested nine protesters for allegedly displaying the Russian flag in Maiduguri, the state capital. Read more
3. Military vows to pursue coup agitators
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, said on Tuesday that the military and security agencies would pursue those behind the coup calls in the country.Read more
4. Tinubu appoints former Governor Masari as TETFund chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed several persons to serve on the board of the Higher Education Trust Fund (TETFund).Read more
5. Ndume meets APC leaders, apologizes for remarks on Tinubu administration
Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday apologized to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu.Read more
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6. Ogun will hold local council elections on November 16
The Ogun State Government has set November 16 as the date for general elections in the 20 local government areas of the state. Read more
7. CBN approves merger of Unity and Providus Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the merger between Unity Bank and Providus Bank Limited.Read more
8. Concerns over Dangote Group’s rating downgrade due to lack of funding plans to repay debt facilities, etc.
Amid the ongoing tussle between Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas regulators, concerns have been raised as international rating agency, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Dangote Industries Limited, DIL to ‘B+(nga)’ from AA(nga) placing the company on Negative Watch. Read more
9. Army to investigate death of 18-year-old boy in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has vowed to investigate the death of an 18-year-old boy, Isma’il Muhammad, in Kaduna State.Read more
10. Ofili finishes 6th in Olympic 200m final, Gabrielle Thomas takes gold
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili finished sixth in the women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night.Read more
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