Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Deposed Lagos Assembly speaker, Obasa to challenge impeachment in court
The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, said on Saturday his impeachment did not follow due process.Read more
2. National Assembly shits resumption to February 4 over 2025 budget defence
The National Assembly has shifted its resumption to February 4 to allow for the completion of the 2025 budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).Read more
3. Minister Bosun Tijani explains why Nigerian govt approves telecom tariff hike
The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said on Saturday the Federal Government approved a 50 percent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry.Read more
4. EFCC names building after slain officer, vows justice
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renamed its Academy Administrative Department after the slain officer, Aminu Salisu.Read more
5. ‘No reasonable Northerner will support Muslim -Muslim ticket again,” says ex-NHIA chief, Usman
A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof. Usman Yusufm said on Saturday no reasonable person in the Northern part of the country would ever subscribe to the Muslim – Muslim ticket again.Read more
6. Troops kill terrorist commander, 96 others in Northern Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters claimed on Friday troops deployed to theatres of operation killed a notorious terrorist commander identified as Abu Mosaje and 96 other terrorists across the country last week.
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7. Telecom costs surge by 50.92% in 2023 amid inflation, currency woes
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry faced a tough year in 2023, as operating costs for telecom companies skyrocketed by 50.92%, rising from ₦2.09 trillion in 2022 to ₦3.16 trillion.Read more
8. Nigerian govt seeks WEF’s support for $26bn African Atlantic gas pipeline project
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking the support of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project to connect Nigeria to Morocco and other African nations, enhancing regional energy security and economic growth.Read more
9. Many feared dead, 8 vehicles burnt in Enugu fuel tanker explosion
Several people were feared dead in a fuel tanker explosion along the Ugwu- Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Saturday.Read more
10. EPL: Man City back to top 4 with comeback win over Chelsea; Arsenal pip Wolves
Manchester City have returned to the top four of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.Read more
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