Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. NLC fumes over telecom tariff hike, threatens shutdown by March 1
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday issued a stark ultimatum: reverse the increase or face a nationwide shutdown of telecom operations by March 1.Read more
2. ‘God bought my private jet for me, not church offerings and tithes’ —Bishop Oyedepo
The Founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has dismissed speculations that his aircraft was purchased using church members’ offerings.Read more
3. Reps probe alleged certificate racketeering in tertiary institutions
A Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating alleged certificate racketeering in tertiary institutions on Wednesday urged the Ministry of Education, National Universities Commission (NUC), and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts to curb the menace in the country.Read more
4. TCN restores Omotosho-Ikeja West transmission line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored the Omotosho-Ikeja West Transmission line after it tripped on Wednesday.Read more
5. Gov Adeleke warns against alleged opposition plot to disrupt Osun LG election
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by opposition elements to incite violence and disrupt the upcoming local government election scheduled for February 22, 2025.Read more
6. ‘You don’t have mandate over Yoruba muslims,’ Oduduwa Nation tells Sultan of Sokoto
The Yoruba Nation Self-Determination Movement, otherwise known as the Oduduwa Nation, has told the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar II, that the Islam religion has not given him a mandate over Yoruba muslims.Read more
7. Dangote Refinery reduces diesel price by N55 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at the gantry price.Read more
8. Nigeria to host Afreximbank’s 32nd annual general meetings
The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) for Nigeria to host the bank’s 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM).Read more
9. Portable spotted praying at a white garment church amid his troubles with Ogun govt, police
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has been spotted praying at an unidentified white garment church amid his issues with the Ogun State government and the police.Read more
10. Last-gasp Everton equaliser stops Liverpool in thrilling Merseyside derby
A last-gasp equaliser saw Everton hold city rivals Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in a Premier League clash at the Goodison Park on Wednesday night.Read more