Here are the top stories from across the country
1. SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Refund of N110 billion spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now”
SERAP has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives return and return to the national treasury, all monies, allowances and benefits derived from the procurement of the N110 billion vehicle and support allowance scheme declared unlawful by the Federal High Court.”Read more
2. Japan increases visa fees by 500% for Nigerians, and others
The Japanese government has announced a 500% increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals wishing to enter the Asian country.Read more
3. INEC declares Governor Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ekiti State gubernatorial election held on Saturday.Read more
4. Zamfara government, Lawal, rejects peace talks with bandits, insists on military action
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State reiterated that his administration will not engage in peace talks, or negotiations with bandits, and that military action against the criminals is the best option.Read more
5. Sunday Igboho threatens Fulani community, warns DPO of kidnapping
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday threatened to take action against the Fulani community in Igboho town, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, if the kidnapped townspeople are not immediately released.Read more
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6. NDLEA arrested 2 grandfathers who supplied drugs to secondary school students
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men for allegedly supplying and selling illegal drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia State capital.Read more
7. Authorities rejected reports of the release of Igboho hostages, and said the victims were still being held hostage
Conflicting statements have emerged regarding the status of abducted Igboho residents in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, as local authorities and police insist that the victims have not regained their freedom despite widespread celebrations in the community.Read more
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