Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. ICPC probes Ngige over alleged ‘contract irregularities’ at NSITF
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPKI) on Wednesday questioned former Minister of Manpower and Employment, Chris Ngige, over alleged contract irregularities in the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).Read more
2. After meeting with Shettima, Lokpobiri promised fuel availability by the weekend
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, on Thursday, assured Nigerians of the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol over the weekend.Read more
3. Nigerian government issues warning of possible flooding in Anambra, Bayelsa and 5 other states
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised seven states in the country to prepare for floods that will soon affect communities in their areas. Read more
4. ‘Anti-people’ β PDP rejects new fuel price hike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the latest increase in petrol prices to about N1,000 in various parts of the country. Read more
5. Rhodes-Vivour boasts of LP 2027 acquisition in Lagos
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday, confidently declared that his party is ready to not only win but also take over power in Lagos in 2027. Read more
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6. Don’t Touch Obi, Senator Umeh warns those trying to lure Labour flagbearer
Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central and is a leader of the Labour Party (LP), on Thursday said those urging the partyβs 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the LP and join another party were engaging in βmass persecution.βRead more
7. Dangote says NNPC has not increased petrol price, denies N897/litre price
Dangote Group has denied reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is currently increasing the price of petrol from its refineries by N897 per litre. Read more
8. NNPC hints at further hikes, claims new petrol prices do not reflect market realities
There are indications that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited may yet raise the pump price of its popular Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol above the current N855/litre if statements made to its executive vice president, downstream, Adedapo Segun, are to be believed. Read more
9. Oyo government demolishes building housing illegal fuel marketers
The Oyo State government on Thursday demolished all buildings serving as illegal diesel marketing sites along the Ibadan-Lagos expressway.Read more
10. Emotions as Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal against Portugal
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his emotions after scoring his 900th career goal to help Portugal to a 2-1 win on Thursday.Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Friday, September 6, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.