Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Peter Obi says he is open to vice presidential role
Former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, in an interview with New Central TV, stressed that his main ambition is to see Nigeria progress, stating, “I don’t aspire to be the president of Nigeria. I aspire to see Nigeria progress.”Read more
2. EDO GOVERNOR ELECTION: Trouble for APC’s Okpebholo as court orders attendance a day before election
A Magistrates Court in Abuja has summoned Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election, to respond to claims of age falsification. Read more
3. I will never support Governor Fubara politically again – Wike
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike said on Friday that he would never support Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara politically again.Read more
4. Ribadu vows Nigeria’s insecurity ‘will end soon’
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribado on Friday assured Nigerians that insecurity will soon end in the country.Read more
5. Nigerian government warns states of flooding, assures Alau Dam remains intact
The Federal Government on Friday dismissed reports of the collapse of the Alau Dam in Borno State.Read more
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6. US wants Nigeria to play a bigger role in world affairs
United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. said on Friday that his country wants Nigeria to play a bigger role in world affairs. Read more
7. NERC fines Abuja, Ikeja DisCos ₦3.10 billion for overcharging customers
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a fine of ₦3.10 billion on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) for overcharging their customers.Read more
8. We export 97% of diesel and jet fuel because local marketers don’t support us — Dangote refinery
Once again, Dangote refinery and petrochemical plant operators complain that local oil marketers are not using diesel and jet fuel, leaving usage at just 3%. Read more
9. NDLEA arrests wanted drug lord in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted drug suspect, Ganiu Suleiman alias Barryshine, in Lagos.Read more
10. Champions League: Enugu Rangers beat Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in Uyo
Nigerian champions Rangers secured a narrow 1-0 win over Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second qualifying match in Uyo on Friday. Read more
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