Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Tinubu shakes up leadership of Federal Universities, sacks VCs, governing councils
In a sweeping leadership overhaul, President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the governing council of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) and dismissed its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Maikudi, with immediate effect.Read more
2. House of Reps receives proposals for 31 new states. See list
In what could become the most significant redrawing of Nigeria’s political map since independence, the House of Representatives has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states across the country.Read more
3. PDP committee invites Anyanwu, Ortom, 10 others over alleged misconduct
The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has invited the party’s embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and 10 others over party discipline.Read more
4. TUC rejects proposed 65% hike in electricity tariff
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs by the Federal Government.Read more
5. Senate to investigate Niger Republic leader’s allegations against Nigeria
The Senate has resolved to investigate the allegations by the Niger Republic Head of State, Brig. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, against Nigeria.Read more
6. IBEDC workers begin strike in Ogun, Oyo, Kwara
The staff of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Thursday embarked on an indefinite strike in Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage.Read more
7. WFP earmarks $2.5bn to fight hunger affecting ’25 million’ Nigerians
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) has earmarked $2.5 billion under its 2023-2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plans (CSP) to achieve zero hunger and improve nutrition nationwide.Read more
8. XTransfer, Ecobank Group partner to empower African SMEs, foreign trade
XTransfer, a Chinese B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and Ecobank Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding of Cooperation (MOU) to roll out comprehensive cross-border financial services to Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in foreign trade.Read more
9. Singer Wizkid, Don Jazzy reconcile months after viral online feud
The pair of Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Michael Ajereh, professionally known as Don Jazzy, have both reconciled months after a viral online feud.Read more
10. Liverpool set up Newcastle final in Carabao Cup
Liverpool have booked their place in the final of the Carabao Cup after thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in their semifinal tie.Read more
