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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. SERAP threatens to sue Akpabio, Abass over secrecy of MPs’ ‘operational costs’ The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “urgently disclose the exact amount of the multi-million naira monthly operating …

Edo 2024: Honourable Omosede Igbinedion joins APC, changing political landscape in Edo South As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, a significant development has altered the political equation in Edo South Senatorial District. Hon. Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, a prominent figure in the region, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move, which …

The Oyo State government has commenced legal proceedings against a motorist, who allegedly attacked an officer of the agency, while on duty. This was stated in a statement by the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd.) on Friday. He said eyewitnesses revealed that the motorist, Mr. Gwabo Mar, attacked the OYRTMA officer, …

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their opening game of the La Liga season on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe made his La Liga debut in that match, but was unable to help his team to victory. Recall that the French forward scored on his debut for the club in the 2-0 UEFA Super Cup win over …

A chemist identified as Manniru Mai of Jaba in Fanisau, Unogo Local Government Area of ​​Kano State, has been accused of raping a 9-year-old girl, Rumaisa Sadiq, to ​​death. It was learned that the incident occurred when the victim’s father took her to the pharmacy to treat her for malaria. Kano State Commissioner for Women, Disabled and Children Affairs, Hajiya …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market had a tough trading week on the NGX floor with losses of N846.53 billion as market capitalization fell to N55.13 trillion from N55.98 trillion the previous week. This follows a loss of N480 billion in the previous week. The stock exchange recorded losses on all five trading days of the week. Market capitalization decreased …

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the state police command of harassing and unlawfully arresting its leaders ahead of the September 21 governorship election. The party also called on the international community, Civil Society Organizations and other stakeholders to pay attention to the election. At a press conference on Sunday in Benin, the state …

The Federal Government has announced that the disbursement of N150 billion loans to manufacturers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will commence in September. This was confirmed by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, during a meeting with beneficiaries of the Presidential Grant and prospective beneficiaries of the MSME Presidential Loan in Calabar, Cross Rivers …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared the winner in the general elections held in all 20 local government areas of Bauchi State on Saturday. The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent National Electoral Commission (BASIEC), Alhaji Ahmed Makama, announced the results on Saturday night. While the Speaker-elect is expected to receive their certificates of return today (Sunday), …

A Vietnam-bound businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja, after he tested positive for ingesting cocaine. The 54-year-old suspect was intercepted at the boarding gate of Abuja Airport on Monday, August 12, 2024 during the departure clearance of Qatar Airways flight …