Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. The Presidency hits back at the New York Times, saying Tinubu inherited a “dead economy” that needs urgent surgery
The Presidency has given a strong response to a New York Times report on Nigeria’s economic situation, characterizing the article as “misleading”, “misleading” and “typical of the prescriptive and insulting manner” in which foreign media often report situation in Africa. country.Read more
2. Police reaction to Sen Sani’s demands regarding EndSARS protesters who are still detained
Nigerian police have denied comments by former senator, Shehu Sani that some young Nigerians arrested during the 2020 EndSARS protests are still in custody.Read more
3. SERAP threatens Nigerian government over minimum wage plan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “ensure that the government’s proposed bill on a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers is fully consistent and in line with Nigeria’s international obligations to promote and advance workers’ rights to worthy. living wage.”Read more
4. Clark urged Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, citing the Bodejo case
In a detailed letter to President Bola Tinubu, Chief Edwin Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South leader, urged the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. Clark likened it to the case of Bello Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, whose terrorism charges were dropped.Read more
5. IPOB blames indiscriminate arrest of Igbo youth for killing of soldiers
The outlawed Igbo separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), condemned what they described as the indiscriminate arrest of innocent Igbo youths in Abia State for the killing of soldiers in the state on May 30 by gunmen during commemoration of Biafra Day.Read Read again
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6. 160,000 children living with HIV in Nigeria, Christian body says
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) urges the government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among children in the country.Read more
7. Nigeria, other African countries’ rising debt profile forces AfDB to formalize ADMIN
The rising debt profile in Nigeria and other African countries has forced the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch the African Debt Managers Initiative Network (ADMIN) to spur domestic solutions to the continent’s debt challenges.Read more
8. NDLEA raids warehouse, seizes drugs worth N4.7 billion, arrests siblings in Aba
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has busted a drug warehouse run by a cartel controlled by drug lords identified as 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi.Read more
9. Sallah Day Tragedy: Gunmen attack Sokoto village, kill 10 people, kidnap many people
At least 10 people were confirmed dead while dozens more were kidnapped when gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked a village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday morning as Muslims prepared to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.Read more
10. Champion! Enugu Rangers win their eighth NPFL title
Enugu Rangers have emerged as winners of the 2023-24 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title.Read more
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