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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Court orders final seizure of property of convicted retired thief Maina
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the final seizure of at least 20 properties linked to the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina. Read more
2. Nigerian defense spokesman claims his troops killed 177 terrorists in one week
The Defense Headquarters claimed on Friday that troops deployed to various theater commands across the country had killed 177 suspected terrorists last week. Read more
3. DPR investigates alleged diversion of Rp1.5 billion in funds belonging to contractors at the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the alleged diversion of Rp1.5 billion in funds intended for contractor payments by a key official of the Women’s Empowerment Ministry. Read more
4. EFCC tightens security at Lagos office over planned protests
The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECFR) has stepped up security measures at its Lagos offices amid planned protests.Read more
5. Obi supporters attribute the British Labour Party’s victory to Obi’s call
Supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, popularly called Obidients, have linked the landslide victory of UK Labour candidate Keir Starmer over Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Obi’s call for Nigerians living in the UK to vote for Starmer. Read more
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6. Fubara loyalists to challenge Court of Appeal ruling on Rivers Assembly
A faction in the Rivers State House of Representatives led by Victor Oko-Jumbo on Friday vowed to challenge the Court of Appeal ruling declaring Martins Amaewhule as the legitimate speaker of the House. Read more
7. NGX Limited’s new CEO, Jude Chiemeka is tasked with driving the group’s growth.
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Mr. Jude Chiemeka, has been tasked with the daunting task of driving NGX towards long-term success. Read more
8. Nigerian stock market closes on negative week as investors lose N23 billion
Nigerian stock market closed the week on a negative note as investors lost N23 billion at the close of trading on Friday. Read more
9. NSCDC hands back arrested inmates to NCoS in Imo
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday handed over an inmate to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Imo State.Read more
10. Ronaldo, Portugal knocked out after losing on penalties to France in Euro quarter-finals
Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked out of the European Championship after Portugal were beaten on penalties by France in their quarter-final on Friday night. Read more
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