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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Police confirm request for protest details, citing security concerns
Nigerian police have defended their request for details of organisers of planned nationwide protests, saying the move was driven by security concerns. Read more
2. Kings in the Southeast region plead for IPOB leader Kanu to be released
The Council of Southeast Asian Traditional Rulers has told the Federal Government that the release of jailed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu would ease tensions in the region.Read more
3. Bandit kingpin Bello Turji accuses Defense Minister Matawalle of sponsoring terrorism (Video)
Notorious bandit kingpin Kachallah Bello Turji has accused the Minister of State for Defense Bello Matawalle of sponsoring terrorism in the Northwest. Read more
4. Lawyers urge NCC to probe telecoms firms that restrict internet access, prevent protests
Human rights lawyer and member of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the outcome of the #EndSARS protests, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate the alleged disconnection of customers by telecom operators. Read more
5. Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party, splits with Peter Obi
Kenneth Okonkwo, the former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has announced his departure from the party and his separation from former presidential candidate Peter Obi. Read more
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6. SERAP files lawsuit against CBN over missing N100 billion dirty notes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its “failure to account for and record the existence of over N100 billion in ‘dirty and bad notes’ and ‘large sums of other cash awaiting audit’ stashed in various CBN branches.”Read more
7. CBN announces plans to build new office to manage dormant account funds
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched plans to create a dedicated office to manage dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. Read more
8. NAF dismantles 12 illegal oil refining sites in Abia, Rivers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 12 illegal oil refineries in Abia and Rivers states after a series of targeted airstrikes.Read more
9. Gunmen kill Police Inspector in attack on Borno station
In the early hours of Sunday, July 28, 2024, unknown gunmen attacked the Jakana Police Station in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the death of an unnamed Police Inspector. Read more
10. Super Falcons lose against world champions Spain
The Super Falcons suffered another defeat at the ongoing Olympics as they lost 1-0 to world champions Spain. Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Monday, July 29, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
