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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. PROTEST: Sanusi says security forces knew of planned looting in Kano but failed to act
The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has explained why violence and looting occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano State. Read more
2. Bode George to Tinubu: Review your policies to address Nigeria’s predicament
Former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to review some of his government’s policies to put a smile on Nigerians’ faces. Read more
3. Afenifere demands probe into killings, calls for foreign intervention during protests
Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the killings, alleged foreign interests and calls for military intervention during the recent nationwide protests. Read more
4. NLC questions Nigerian democracy, as security forces storm Labour House in threatening raid
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given details of a night-time raid on its headquarters, Labour House in Abuja, by armed security personnel on Wednesday. Read more
5. APC chairman Ganduje downplays protests over hardships, says challenges are normal
Amid ongoing protests in the capital and other parts of the country, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has played down the demonstrations, saying that challenges and protests against government policies are not unique to Nigeria. Read more
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6. ‘I don’t have a murder case on my neck,’ Doguwa replied to Jibrin.
Member of the House of Representatives for Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in Kano State, Alhassan Doguwa, said on Thursday that there was no murder case against him. Read more
7. Nigerian government lifts suspension of Arik Air operations
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Arik Air operations.Read more
8. Capital imports and diaspora remittances boost foreign exchange flows by 55% in six months —CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that capital imports and diaspora remittances have boosted net foreign exchange inflows into the country which have increased to $25.4 billion in the first six months of 2024. Read more
9. South Africa accuses Miss South Africa contestant Chidinma Adetshina’s mother of fraud and identity theft
Authorities in South Africa have charged the mother of Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina with fraud and identity theft following the discovery. Read more
10. Ese Brume finishes 5th as Nigeria’s medal wait continues after Day 13 in Paris
Nigeria’s team has yet to make it to the podium at the ongoing Paris Olympics, and the games have been going on for 13 days. Read more
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