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1. PDP tensions peaked when Wike criticized Makinde at the NEC meeting
A new rift within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) surfaced on Monday evening when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, launched a scathing attack on the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and accused him of political confrontation beyond his capacity.Read more
2. Zamfara Assembly Leader, 12 PDP MPs cross over to APC after Government defection
A major political shift has occurred in Zamfara State as the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki, along with 12 members of parliament, officially announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more
3. Nigeria’s former Accountant General was jailed for 72 years for fraud
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, sentenced former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku to 72 years imprisonment for money laundering.Read more
4. NGX: Equity markets started the week with a loss of N1.3tr for investors
Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N1.3 trillion on the resumption of trading on Monday.Read more
5. Air Peace denies allegations of tax evasion, wants dialogue with Lagos government
Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has dismissed reports alleging that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, and Deputy Chairman, Alice Onyema, are facing a tax evasion lawsuit filed by the Lagos State Government, describing the claims as capricious and devoid of substance.Read more
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6. PRP condemns police attacks on Bauchi journalists, demands justice and accountability
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Bauchi State Chapter, “unequivocally” condemns the brutal attack on Mr. Mohammed Adamu, a Radio Albarka journalist, was allegedly assaulted by police officers in Bauchi State over the weekend.Read more
7. Panic in Kwara due to the IED explosion which killed residents and injured members of the Woro community
Tension has gripped residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion that left at least one person dead and another injured on Monday morning.Read more
8. The Middle East conflict is approaching the ‘point of no return’, the Red Cross warns
The International Committee of the Red Cross has sounded a new warning over escalating conflict in the Middle East, and warned that continued attacks on critical infrastructure could push the region towards irreversible, catastrophic consequences.Read more
9. Police charge NYSC staff over death of corps member in Ogun
Police on Monday charged a 43-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) staffer, Abbas Olalekan, at the Abeokuta High Court in Ogun State, over the death of a corps member in the state.Read more
10. Eight suspected terrorists died when bombing a bridge in Niger
At least eight people were killed on Monday when their bus was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted on a bridge by suspected terrorists in Niger State.Read more
