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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Tinubu intervenes in Rivers crisis, holds talks with Wike and Gov Fubara President Bola Tinubu has waded into the political crisis in Rivers State.Read more 2. PDP governors meet, welcome Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers crisis The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum on Tuesday commended President Bola Tinubu …

Ondo for Better Life, a group, on Saturday accused the state’s lawmakers of collecting N5 million bribe to impeach Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the deputy governor of Ondo State, as protests to the state House of Assembly’s removal of the deputy governor have continued. The House, however, has rejected the allegation, calling it a fruitless attempt at blackmail. On Wednesday, the …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday ordered the immediate resolution of the aviation dispute between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The diplomatic row between Nigeria and the UAE started in 2021 after the Gulf State restrained other airlines from bringing Nigerian passengers. The Federal Government later imposed restrictions on Emirates Airlines and slashed its frequencies from 21 per week …

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to December 5, hearing of an application seeking to remove the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma from office. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had in the application filed in 2020 asked the apex court to order a fresh election in Imo following the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as governor of the state. The …

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump on Thursday, surrendered to authorities in Atlanta, Georgia, where he faces 13 criminal charges over alleged attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. The 77-year-old Trump who was booked and placed at the Fulton County jail before being released on a previously negotiated $200,000 bond, later shared his mug …

A combined photograph of President Tinubu and son, Seyi ●Says “undue access” must stop henceforth The unusual participation of some unauthorised persons in conducting official government business will no longer be tolerated by President Bola Tinubu. The President complained about the bizarre development and reined in ghe culprits, including his son, Seyi. He warned Seyi and other individuals involved in …

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called on the federal government to retain import restrictions on poultry products, saying lifting of restrictions may lead to the collapse of the industry in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pronounced removal of restriction on FOREX allocation for Poultry products and other items. PAN in a press release signed by National …

An explosion at an illegal fuel depot in Cotonou, Benue Republic, killed at least 34 people on Saturday. The Beninese Minister of Interior, Alassane Seidou, told journalists the incident occurred at the town of Seme Podji near the country’s border with Nigeria. He added that another 20 people were seriously wounded in the incident. READ ALSO: Air strikes destroy over …

Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games billed to hold in Paris. The Nigerian women thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their second round tie in Abuja on Tuesday. A brace from Rasheedat Ajibade and a goal each from Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala, …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has raised the alarm, saying unless customers update their pr-paid meters, they will not be able to recharge with their cards from next year. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) that advised Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to assist customers update their meters. In a message on its Twitter/X handle the Commission explained the process …