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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Atiku warns against sabotaging Dangote refinery project
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, expressed concern over potential attempts to hamper the progress of the Dangote Refinery, a major private sector initiative poised to meet Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs. Read more
2. Ogun government claims EFCC invitation to five officials unrelated to petition by former LGA boss, Wale Adedayo
The Ogun State Government said on Saturday that the invitation extended to its officials by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was not linked to a petition allegedly filed by the former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo.Read more
3. Group urges PDP NWC to dissolve Kogi management committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) front group, an intra-party pressure group, on Saturday urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to dissolve the party’s interim committee in Kogi State. Read more
4. Many Nigerian leaders deserve to be jailed – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday called for the prosecution of public officials in Nigeria.Read more
5. Lagos government reduces Blue Line fares by 25%
The Lagos State Government has reduced the Blue Line mass transit fare by 25 percent. Read more
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6. Governor Mutfwang further eases curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has further eased the 24-hour curfew imposed in the Jos-Bukuru metropolitan area.
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7. CBN tightens rules on foreign investors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive requiring foreign investors to provide concrete evidence of their investment transactions before they can repatriate funds or dispose of their holdings. Read more
8. Sunny Ade responds to old rumors about her dating the late singer Onyeka Onwenu
Veteran Nigerian juju singer and songwriter, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade has responded to long-standing rumors about her dating the late singer Onyeka Onwenu. Read more
9. Police arrest 7 suspected bandits in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade have arrested seven suspected bandits and seized a number of weapons in Taraba State.Read more
10. APC demands investigation into alleged diversion of rice and other things in Kano
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has demanded an investigation into the alleged diversion of rice and other relief items donated by the Federal Government to the state by some government officials. Read more
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