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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. EFCC to arraign former energy minister, Sale Mamman over alleged N33 billion fraud on Thursday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECI) will arraign former Energy Minister Saleh Mamman over an alleged N33 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday. Read more
2. Minister of Agriculture: Food Prices Will Drop in 180 Days, Mentions Six Strategies Adopted by the Government
Following a series of hunger and hardship protests by Nigerians across the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has assured that food prices will start to fall within 180 days. Read more
3. Supreme Court to rule on local council autonomy on Thursday
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on a lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s local councils on Thursday. Read more
4. ECOWAS court orders Nigeria to pay #ENDSARS victims N2 million each
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court on Wednesday ordered Nigeria to pay N2 million each to some victims of the October 2020 #ENDSARS protests in Lagos. Read more
5. Senator Ndume accuses Tinubu’s closed-door policies of hampering governance
Senate Speaker Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South) on Tuesday slammed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, saying his closed-door policies have contributed to the country’s woes. Read more
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6. CJN vows to take stern action against ‘erring’ judges as conflicting court orders disrupt justice system
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, has launched a scathing attack on the issuance of conflicting court orders, calling it an “unpalatable mix” that “makes a mockery” of the justice system.Read more
7. MTN, Glo and other telecom companies lobby NCC to give permission for tariff increase
Telecom operators including MTN Nigeria, Glo and others have applied to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC for permission to increase their tariffs. Read more
8. Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.27 million barrels of oil per day in June —OPEC
Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production rose to 1.27 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June 2024, the latest data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) showed.Read more
9. Nigerian government says man wanted for defiling his 3-year-old daughter
The Federal Government has awarded a bounty of N1 billion to Magnus Okpalannadi who allegedly defiled his three-year-old daughter. Read more
10. Watkins’ last-minute goal takes England into the Euro ’24 final
A late goal from Ollie Watkins secured a 2-1 win for England over the Netherlands in their European Championship semi-final on Wednesday night. Read more
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