Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. IG orders police to secure #EndBadGovernance protesters across the country
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has instructed senior police officers to ensure the protection of participants of the #EndBadGovernance protests to be held on August 1-10, 2024. Read more
2. Tinubu signs minimum wage bill
President Bola Tinubu on Monday signed the minimum wage bill into law.Read more
3. #EndBadGovernance protests may be on the agenda of the National Assembly which holds an emergency plenary session on Wednesday
The National Assembly will hold an emergency plenary session on Wednesday to discuss matters of national importance. Read more
4. Nigerien youth begin hunger protest on Abuja-Kaduna Road
Ahead of the nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1-10 under the hashtag #EndBadGovernment, youths in Niger State on Monday took to the streets to voice their discontent over the economic hardships facing Nigerians. Read more
5. Nigerian government claims no more need to plan hunger protests
The Federal Government has announced that the national hunger protests planned for August 1-10, 2024, are no longer necessary. Read more
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6. Police condemn vandalism of MTN offices in Lagos
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin strongly condemned the vandalism that occurred at the MTN office in the FESTAC area on Monday.Read more
7. FEC orders NNPC to sell crude oil to Dangote and other refineries in naira
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in naira.Read more
8. Keyamo rejects 800% increase in NAMA levy, citing economic hardship
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced the suspension of the previously proposed 800% increase in navigation fees, following intervention by Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.Read more
9. NGOs to Nigerian Government: Nationwide protests against hunger cannot be stopped despite threats
On Monday, the United Action Front of Civil Society, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), issued a stern warning to all levels of government, warning against any attempt to intimidate protesters during nationwide demonstrations planned for August 1-10. Read more
10. FG praises D’Tigress after stunning win over Australia at Paris Olympics
Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has heaped praise on the D’Tigress after the team defeated Australia 75-62 in a thrilling Olympic clash on Monday morning. Read more
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