Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. ‘Subsidy removal was necessary, and the worst is behind us’, says Fiscal Policy, Chief Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration are already bearing fruit.Read more
2. Nigeria accepts invitation to join BRICS as a partner country
Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country.Read more
3. Kanu petitions NJC, accuses Justice Nyako of bias in handling trial
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, of bias in his ongoing trial.Read more
4. Soludo launches Anambra joint security force, places N5m bounty on kidnappers, armed robbers
The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, on Saturday promised a N5 million reward for information that would lead to the arrest of kidnappers and armed robbers in the state.Read more
5. Edo: Ighodalo tenders more evidence in petition challenging Okpebholo’s election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, on Saturday tendered more documentary evidence against Governor Monday Okpebholo at the state’s governorship election petition tribunal in Benin City.Read more
6. ‘A cowardly act’ – Aiyedatiwa faults PDP’s withdrawal from Ondo local council election
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday described as cowardly, the withdrawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the local government election in the state.Read more
7. Nigeria’s free trade zones face major overhaul: What it means for the economy
The Nigerian government has announced plans to overhaul and modernize its free trade zones, a move aimed at combating corruption, curbing misuse, and boosting the zones’ export performance.Read more
8. Amid Dangote refinery’s price increase, filling stations jerk up prices to N1,090/liter
Filling stations around Lagos and environs have jerked up their prices to between N1,000 and N1,100.Read more
9. Man pours hot oil, stabs wife in Ogun
Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a man, Sholola Kazeem, for allegedly pouring hot oil on his wife.Read more
10. Arsenal, Aston Villa share points in four-goal thriller
Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League clash on Saturday night.Read more
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