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1. Deputy Governor of Kano resigns
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from his post. The deputy governor’s media aide, Ibrahim Shuaibu, confirmed the news to journalists on Friday in Kano.Read more
2. PDP Crisis: The Turaki-led faction heads to the Supreme Court
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki has decided to appeal the recent Court of Appeal decision regarding the party’s leadership crisis at the Supreme Court.Read more
3. Wike hosted the Rivers APC delegation ahead of the party’s national convention
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, on Thursday hosted delegates to the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State, at his residence in Abuja.Read more
4. Another riot occurred in universities, as ASUU gave the Nigerian government an ultimatum regarding salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the federal government regarding the new university lecturer salary structure approved by the non-implementation office.Read more
5. NCC launches features to help banks and telecommunications companies fight fraud
In an effort to tackle mobile number related fraud and strengthen digital security across sectors, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new feature dubbed Telecommunication Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS).Read more
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6. NGX: Investors lost N29 billion in five hours
Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N29 billion at the close of trading on Friday.Read more
7. Nigeria spends N40tn annually due to power outages, system operator warns
Nigeria is estimated to lose N40tn every year due to erratic electricity supply, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said, underlining the severe impact of unreliable electricity supply on economic growth, industrial output and employment.Read more
8. Woman arrested for stealing goods worth N10 million in Katsina
Police agents in Katsina have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hadiza Ibrahim, for allegedly shoplifting goods worth ₦10.1 million in the state.Read more
9. Troops arrest 3, find AK 47 in Benue
Troops of the Chief of Army Staff’s XI Intervention Battalion under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested three suspected criminals and recovered AK47 rifles in Benue State.Read more
10. Adams, Simon score goals as Super Eagles beat Iran in friendly
Moses Simon and Akor Adams scored for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they cruised to a 2-1 win over Iran in an international friendly on Friday.Read more
