Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. ICPC quizzes Ngige over alleged ‘contract irregularities’ in NSITF
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday quizzed the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over alleged contract irregularities in the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).Read more
2. After meeting with Shettima, Lokpobiri promises fuel availability by weekend
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, on Thursday, assured Nigerians of the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol by the weekend.Read more
3. Nigerian govt issues alert of possible floods in Anambra, Bayelsa, 5 others
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised seven states in the country to be prepared for floods that would soon affect communities in their territories.Read more
4. ‘Anti-people’ – PDP rejects new fuel price hike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the latest increase in the pump price of petrol to about N1,000 in various parts of the country.Read more
5. Rhodes-Vivour boasts of 2027 LP takeover in Lagos
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Thursday, confidently declared that the party is poised to not only win but take over power in Lagos in 2027.Read more
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6. Hands Off Obi, Senator Umeh warns those trying to lure Labour Party’s flagbearer
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), on Thursday stated that those urging the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to abandon the LP for another party are on a “wide goose chase.”Read more
7. Dangote says NNPC yet to lift its petrol, denies N897/liter price
Dangote Group has debunked reports making the rounds that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is currently lifting petrol from its refinery at a price of N897 per litre.Read more
8. NNPC hints at further increase, claims new petrol price didn’t reflect market realities
There are indications that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited may still increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol beyond the current N855/litre if the statements credited to its executive vice-president, downstream, Adedapo Segun, are anything to go by.Read more
9. Oyo govt demolishes structures harbouring illegal fuel marketers
The Oyo State government on Thursday demolished all structures harbouring illegal marketers of diesel oil along the Ibadan-Lagos expressway.Read more
10. Emotions as Ronaldo nets 900th career goal in Portugal win
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo expressed emotions after scoring his 900th career goal and helping Portugal win 2-1 on Thursday.Read more
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