Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Rivers sets date for local government elections amid leadership row
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has officially scheduled October 5 as the date for the holding of local government elections across the state. Read more
2. Wike challenges FCT Senator Kingibe, predicts loss of support in 2027
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), engaged in a verbal exchange with Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, warning him that he would lose the support of the people in the upcoming elections in 2027.Read more
3. KPU has no constitutional mandate to hold regional elections – Mahmood Yakubu
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NCC), has clarified that the NEC has no constitutional authority to oversee local council elections across Nigeria, except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Read more
4. Aliko Dangote University threatened with closure after power outage despite partial payment
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is facing potential closure after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off its power supply despite the university having paid N20 million of its N60 million monthly electricity bill. Read more
5. NAF clarifies that drone, not helicopter, crashed in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified earlier reports of an air crash in Kaduna State.Read more
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6. No valid court decision for Kanu’s release, Obi is a big liar – Omokri
Reno Omokri, a former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday described as a big lie the claim by Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over a court ruling ordering the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. Read more
7. Nonbank transaction volume poses a threat to West Africa’s financial stability – Cardoso
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has expressed concern over the rising volume of non-bank transactions, which he said threatens financial stability in West Africa.Read more
8. Banking, trade and manufacturing sectors led 210% surge in capital imports in Q1 2024 – NBS
Banking, trade and manufacturing sectors led Nigeria’s capital import growth by 210.16 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024.Read more
9. Ika residents reject Sen Nwoko’s bill to ‘annex’ Anioma State to the Southeast
Nigeria’s Onu Ika, has rejected a bill proposed by Senator Ned Nwoko to carve out Anioma State from the present Delta State as part of the South East region. Read more
10. Ronaldo missed a penalty, but Costa saved 3 penalties and led Portugal to the quarter-finals of the Euros
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in extra time but Portugal made it to the quarter-finals of the European Championship on Monday night.Read more
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