Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Presidential spokesman, Ngelale, steps down, cites family health crisis Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has resigned from his position with immediate effect.
Read more 2. INEC says fuel price hike will not affect Edo election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Saturday recent hike in the price of petrol would not affect the conduct of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Read more 3.
APC faults Edo govt’s decision to suspend school resumption over fuel hike The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as “expensive political gimmick” the decision of the Edo State government to suspend indefinitely the resumption of schools in the state over the hike in fuel price. Read more 4. Presidency clarifies luxury yacht spotted in France not Tinubu’s own The presidency has dismissed a report that a yacht found with the Nigerian flag in France belongs to President Bola Tinubu.
Read more 5. Guber poll: Police begins mop up of illegal arms in Edo The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, said on Saturday the operatives have commenced a mop-up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. Read more READ ALSO: Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, September 7, 2024 6.
Abducted maritime workers reportedly regain freedom The 10 maritime workers abducted.