Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Presidency exposes Chinese firm’s ‘fraudulent’ move to seize presidential jets, other assets
The Presidency said it has uncovered a plot by a Chinese firm, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, to seize Nigerian government‘s assets abroad, including presidential jets in Paris.Read more
2. NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as new CJN as Ariwoola prepares to bow out
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to be the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).Read more
3. Court orders forfeiture of $2.04m, properties linked to Emefiele
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven properties linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.Read more
4. MPox: Nigeria intensifies surveillance at entry points for early detection
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points in response to the threat of mpox.Read more
5. Gov Mutfwang lifts curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis
The Plateau State government has lifted the curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis in the state.Read more
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6. Imo oil-rich communities plead with Tinubu for amnesty, economic development
The Ohaji/Egbema Elites Forum, representing oil-rich communities in Imo State, has appealed to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to reconsider granting amnesty to restive youths in the state and to address the economic challenges facing the region.Read more
7. Nigeria raised foreign reserves by $4bn since January – Wale Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said on Thursday the Federal Government has raised the country’s foreign reserves by $4 billion since January.Read more
8. Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 33.40% in July, first in 19 months
For the first time since December 2022, Nigeria’s headline inflation rate decreased to 33.40 per cent in July 2024, fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics NBS has shown.Read more
9. Customs intercepts 12 containers of tramadol, machetes at Lagos ports
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 12 containers with Tramadol, expired drugs and 27, 540 pieces of cutlasses valued at N1.8 billion in Lagos.Read more
10. Pochettino agrees to coach USA national team
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino is set to take over as coach of the USA national team.Read more
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