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 by suspected pirates in Rivers State have reportedly regained their freedom. Read more 7. NNPCL responds to MURIC’s allegations of undermining Dangote Refinery The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted claims made by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that it is undermining the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) by controlling prices and becoming the sole offtaker of its products.
Read more 8. CBN intervenes in forex market, announces Dollar sale to BDCs In a bid to stabilize the Nigerian naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the sale of dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators. Read more 9.
Five vehicles, 3 motorcycles burnt in Oyo fuel tanker explosion At least five vehicles and three motorcycles were completely in a fuel tanker explosion in Oyo State on Saturday. Read more 10. Lookman, Osimhen fire Super Eagles past Benin in AFCON qualifier Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they cruised past Benin Republic on Saturday evening.
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