Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Two police officers feared killed, three injured as Shi’ites launch attack in Abuja
At least two police officers have been confirmed killed while three others sustained injuries following an attack launched by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as Shi’ites, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light on Sunday.Read more
2. Disclose details of Chinese loans, liabilities, repayments, others, SERAP tells govs, Wike
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the Federal Government as well as the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral.”Read more
3. 130 Yoruba groups meet in Lagos to discuss state of nation
No less than 130 pan-Yoruba groups will gather in Lagos on Wednesday to discuss the state of the nation amid the economic crisis, insecurity, hardship and calls for cessation from different groups in the country.Read more
4. Igbo Elders demand release of Kanu, other political prisoners
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC), has called on the Federal Government to unconditionally release the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and all political prisoners who are being detained in different parts of the country.Read more
5. 36 states, FCT get N3bn each from Nigerian govt to combat flooding, boost agriculture
The 36 states in the country and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will receive N3bn from the Federal Government in an effort to mitigate the impact of the recent flood disaster.Read more
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6. Ex-BBC editor, Soyinka released by DSS after 6 hours in detention
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the former editor of BBC Pidgin Service and current West African editor for The Conversation Africa, after detaining him for several hours at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport.Read more
7. CNPP calls for audit of NNPCL under Kyari, demands explanation on N4.56trn fuel subsidy in 2 months
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has reacted to a recent demand by the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) which ordered the National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to pay an outstanding of N4.56 trillion for selling petrol at a subsidised price between August 2023 and June 2024.Read more
8. NAF Airstrikes eliminate terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara, disrupt illegal refining in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reported on Sunday that several terrorists were killed during an airstrike targeting the Malum Forest in Kaduna State.Read more
9. Rescued medical students meet IGP Egbetokun in Abuja
The 20 medical students who were freed after nine days in captivity met with Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Sunday evening.Read more
10. Slot’s first Anfield game ends in victory as Liverpool maintain 100% start
Arne Slot’s first Premier League home game as Liverpool manager ended in a win, with the Reds maintaining their perfect start to the season by defeating Brentford.Read more
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