Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Nigerian Army denies mass resignation claims, affirms soldiers’ right to resign The Nigerian Army has addressed recent claims of mass resignations among its personnel, stating that soldiers and other staff are free to resign according to the established procedures in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service.
Read more 2. Atiku condemns plan by Nigerian govt to increase VAT to 10% Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has criticised the federal government over a planned increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), from 7.5% to 10% despite the hardship Nigerians have been experiencing in the last one year.
Read more 3. SERAP urges Tinubu to reverse petrol price hike, probe NNPCL Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his “leadership position and good offices to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse the apparently illegal and unconstitutional increase in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across its retail outlets.” Read more 4.
Nigerian govt, Chinese firms ink MoUs to enhance lighting, water supply in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction Group (CGCOC) to improve lighting and water supply in Abuja. Read more 5. Prophet Fufeyin’s ‘miracle water, soap’ deceits, not registered by NAFDAC, we’re investigating —DG The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, says the agency is still investigating claims by the General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, of producing miracle water and soap which he claimed were registered and certified by the agency.
Read more READ ALSO: Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, September 8, 2024 6. APC calls for investigation into Osun Gov’s aide over alleged contract fraud The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for an investigation into Mr. Kazeem Akinleye, the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, over allegations of contract fraud.
Read more 7. Like Edo, Kano also postpones resumption of schools for ‘urgent reasons’ A few days after the Edo State government announced the shifting of the resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session as a result of the recent hike in fuel prices, the Kano State Government has also postponed the resumption date of Primary and secondary schools in the state. Read more 8.
Chidimma Adetshina responds to criticism surrounding her Miss Universe Nigeria victory Rising beauty pageant Chidinma Adetshina has emphatically responded to the criticism that surrounded her recent crowning as the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner. Read more 9. Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde explains why she has been on and off the movie scene Curvy Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken to her social media account to explain why she has been on and off the movie scene in recent times.
Read more 10. Oluwafemiayo wins 86kg para-powerlifting gold in Paris Powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo ended the country’s campaign at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on a high note on Sunday. Read more Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.
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