Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. In pioneer move,Taraba govt unveils blueprint for LG autonomy
In a bid to revolutionize local government administration, the Advisory Committee on Financial Autonomy for Taraba State’s 16 local government areas has launched a groundbreaking blueprint.Read more
2. Speaker Abbas speaks on controversial subversion bill
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday addressed growing concerns and discussions surrounding the “Counter Subversion Bill, 2024 (HB. 1652),” which he sponsored.Read more
3. Finland confirms IPOB fugitive, Simon Ekpa, in court over Biafra agitation
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonenon, said on Tuesday her country has taken the self-confessed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, to court over his secessionist agitations.Read more
4. NELFUND approves 22 more state-owned institutions for student loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cleared 22 more state-owned tertiary institutions to apply for student loans.Read more
5. Protests: Gov Yusuf confirms thugs took away documents on Ganduje’s corruption case in court
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, confirmed on Wednesday that suspected thugs carted away documents related to corruption charges against his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, when they invaded the state High Court during last week’s #EndBadGovernance protests in the state.Read more
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6. ‘In good faith’ – Gov Mohammed defends criticism of Tinubu over policies
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said on Wednesday his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu over #EndBadGovernance protests in the country was constructive and in good faith.Read more
7. Customs implements import duty waiver on food items
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun the implementation of the zero percent import duty and exemption of value-added tax (VAT) on basic food items.Read more
8. Increase in crude production a result of sustained onslaught on oil theft —Kyari
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has disclosed that the current onslaught against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism has yielded improved growth in the nation’s crude oil production.Read more
9. NARD threatens nationwide strike over abducted doctor
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued an ultimatum to the government, threatening a nationwide strike if their abducted colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, is not released by August 26.Read more
10. Lookman fires blanks as Mbappe helps Madrid beat Atalanta to win Super Cup
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta but did not score as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night.Read more
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