Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nigeria declares prisons ‘red zones’ ahead of #EndBadGovernance protests
The Federal Government has declared all 256 detention centres across the country as “red zones” ahead of the #EndBadGovernance protests scheduled to begin on August 1. Read more
2. The Hajj and Umrah Supervisory Commission investigates the Chairman of the Hajj and Umrah Commission regarding alleged mismanagement of Rp90 billion in subsidies.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECI) on Tuesday questioned the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, over alleged mismanagement of the 2024 Hajj funds. Read more
3. #EndBadGovernance protest organizers oppose IGP, and will continue street protests
#EndBadGovernance protest organisers have rejected a proposal by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to hold a limited protest. Read more
4. Amid backlash over phone disconnections, MTN closes offices across the country
MTN Nigeria has ordered the closure of its offices across the country due to violence that erupted following the disconnection of some MTN lines. Read more
5. Former PDP General Chairman Secondus Says Tinubu Has No Moral Authority to Stop Demonstrations
Uche Secondus, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, saying he has no moral authority to stop the planned #EndBadGovernance protests. Read more
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6. Shehu Sani asks Fayose to retract comments about the northern region and apologize
Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has called on former Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose to apologise to Northerners following his (Fayose’s) comments on the people of the region. Read more
7. Keyamo gives green light to NAMA to stop Arik Air aircraft operations due to $2.5 million debt
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has given permission to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to temporarily ground some of Airik Airlines’ aircraft over a $2.5 million debt to Atlas Petroleum International Limited. Read more
8. NGX: Investors lose N171 billion in five hours
Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N171 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. Read more
9. Woman kills husband, dumps body in unfinished building in Abuja
A woman identified as Rahimat Salaum allegedly killed her husband in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Read more
10. Osimhen’s agent denies Chelsea loan rumours
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has not made any official move this summer and remains a Napoli player, his agent says.Read more
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