Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Rivers Assembly calls for DSS probe of Chief Judge over alleged age falsification
The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, over allegations of age falsification.Read more
2. Fubara urges pro-Wike lawmakers to embrace peace, obey Supreme Court ruling
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday urged the state House of Assembly to embrace peace and prioritise the interest of the state in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement.Read more
3. I will work with Peter Obi to rescue Nigeria – Gov Mohammed
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, said on Thursday he was ready to work with the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, to provide good governance to Nigerians.Read more
4. Information Minister says Tinubu’s policies are working, food and fuel prices already dropping
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed firm confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will be judged favorably by history.Read more
5. Reps propose tax exemption for military personnel
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has proposed exempting military personnel from personal income tax, in a move aimed at recognizing the sacrifices of personnel of Nigeria’s armed forces.Read more
6. Abducted Edo Catholic priest regains freedom after 9 days
The abducted priest of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ivukwa, in the Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Peter Ekweli, has regained his freedom.Read more
7. Police arrest couple, one other for gunrunning in Delta
Police operatives in Delta have detained a couple and one other suspected gunrunner in the state.Read more
8. Court approves virtual testimony for EFCC witnesses in Emefiele’s trial
Justice Maryam Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday approved virtual testimonies for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witnesses in the trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.Read more
9. Suspected cultist arrested for allegedly shooting store owner in Osun
Police operatives in Osun State have detained a suspected cultist who allegedly shot a convenience store owner in the state.Read more
10. Europa/Conference League: Man Utd, Spurs, Chelsea reach quarterfinals
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both secured their spots in the quarter-finals of the Europa League on Thursday night.Read more
