Here are the top stories from across the country
1. Nigerian govt to evacuate 217 more citizens from South Africa
The Federal Government says arrangements have been put in place for the evacuation of 271 Nigerians stranded in South Africa today.Read more
2. Senate responds to Peter Obi, others’ criticism, says State Police Bill not political
The Senate has reacted to criticisms that trailed the passage of a Bill to establish a State Police structure in the country, explaining that it “is purely a child of necessity and not of political expediency as well as a product of national consensus and not of cynicism.”Read more
3. Presidency defends First Lady’s ‘akara, kulikuli’ remarks, says nothing wrong in starting small
The Presidency has come out to defend remarks by the wife of the president, Senator Remi Tinubu encouraging Nigerians to embrace small businesses, saying there’s nothing wrong in starting small.Read more
4. Oshomhole endorses Gov Okpebholo’ proposal for kidnappers, bandits to face firing squad
Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North, has thrown his weight behind calls by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State for the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits.Read more
5. Nationwide strike imminent, as residents doctors extend deadline
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its deadline to the federal government by four weeks threatening a nationwide strike if unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members are not resolved.Read more
6. Boko Haram attacks school, kidnaps NECO students, kill one teacher
Terrorists, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group have reportedly attacked a school in Lassa town in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.Read more
7. ProvidusUnity Bank commences operation after merger
Following the successful completion of all required regulatory, shareholder and judicial processes, between Providus Bank and Unity Bank, a new single entity, ProvidusUnity Bank is to commence operation as a commercial bank.Read more
8. Nigerian govt bans ‘okada’, tricycles on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, bridges
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.Read more
9. FEC approves sweeping NYSC reforms, introduces civilian leadership, new uniform
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a far-reaching restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps, paving the way for the most extensive reforms of the scheme since its establishment more than five decades ago.Read more
10. Manchester City appoint Maresca to taken over from Guardiola as manager
Manchester City on Monday announced the appointment of Italian, Enzo Maresca as the club’s new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola.Read more
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