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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Presidency exposes ‘fraudulent’ actions of Chinese company that seized presidential jet and other assets
The presidency said it had uncovered a plot by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to seize Nigerian government assets abroad, including the presidential jet in Paris. Read more
2. NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as new CJN as Ariwoola prepares to step down
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to be the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).Read more
3. Court orders seizure of $2.04 million worth of assets linked to Emefiele
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the provisional seizure of $2.04 million and seven properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.Read more
4. MPox: Nigeria intensifies surveillance at entry points for early detection
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points in response to the mpox threat.Read more
5. Governor Mutfwang lifts curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis
The Plateau State government has lifted the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis in the state.Read more
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6. The oil-rich people of Imo ask Tinubu for amnesty and economic development
The Ohaji/Egbema Elites Forum, which represents oil-rich communities in Imo State, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to reconsider granting amnesty to restive youths in the state and address the economic challenges facing the region. Read more
7. Nigeria increases foreign reserves by $4 billion since January – Wale Edun
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Wale Edun said on Thursday that the Federal Government has increased the country’s foreign exchange reserves by $4 billion since January.Read more
8. Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 33.40% in July, first in 19 months
For the first time since December 2022, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 33.40 percent in July 2024, the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed. Read more
9. Customs seizes 12 containers containing tramadol and machetes at Lagos port
The Nigerian Customs (NCS) has intercepted 12 containers of Tramadol, expired drugs and 27,540 machetes worth N1.8 billion in Lagos. Read more
10. Pochettino agrees to coach the US national team
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will take over as US national team coach. Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Friday, August 16, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.
