Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. Nigerian govt increases passport fees to N50k, N100k

The Federal Government has approved the upward review of the cost of procuring the country’s passport.Read more

2. Fubara should face the crisis, Wike replies Edwin Clark

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reacted to claims by elder statesman, Edwin Clark, that he was leveraging on his relationship with President Bola Tinubu to intimidate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.Read more

3. Wike declares Abuja ‘park-and-pay’ scheme illegal, cites fraudulent contract agreement

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denounced the On-Street Parking scheme, also known as the ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme, as illegal. Wike made this declaration during a media briefing on Wednesday, marking his first year in office.Read more

4. Kwankwaso’s nephew, four others arrested over alleged N347m drug scam in Kano

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday arrested five persons, including Alhaji Mohammed Kabara, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, over an alleged multi-billion naira drugs supply scam.Read more

5. Uganda, Kenya write JAMB to verify Nigerian students’ records

Kenyan and Ugandan examination boards have written Nigerian authorities to verify the records presented by Nigerian candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in their countries.Read more

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6. PDP crisis deepens as Damagum urges Clark to adopt inclusive approach

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis has taken a new turn after the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, on Wednesday, advised the leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chief Edwin Clark, to avoid sentiment in addressing issues.Read more

7. Local refineries will boost crude production – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, said on Wednesday the Federal Government would continue to support local refineries in the country.Read more

8. Oil producers kick against govt order forcing them to sell to Dangote Refinery

Crude oil producers in Nigeria have kicked against being forced to sell their products to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries, saying it negates the willing-buyer, willing-seller framework.Read more

9. NAF kills five Boko Haram commanders in Borno air raids

The Air Component of Operation ”Hadin Kai” has killed five Boko Haram commanders in air raids in Arina, Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State.Read more

10. Obaseki hails Edo Queens after WAFU Champions League final feat

Governor Godwin Obaseki has praised Edo Queens for securing a spot in the final of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers.Read more

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