Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Drama as Sen Natasha formally files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio
The embattled senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has formally submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Wednesday at the Red Chamber.Read more
2. Rivers govt says it has not received Assembly’s 48-hour budget ultimatum
The Rivers State Government has stated that it has yet to receive any official communication from the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly regarding the 48-hour ultimatum given to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget.Read more
3. FCCPC sues MultiChoice over subscription price hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a suit against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Ugbe, for violating regulatory directives at the Federal High Court, Lagos.Read more
4. ‘Dead on arrival’ – Senate dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual assault petition against Akpabio
The Senate on Wednesday dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.Read more
5. Falana urges AGF to drop cyberbullying charges against Sowore, cites abuse of power
The battle for free speech in Nigeria has taken center stage once again, as human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to drop cyberbullying charges against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore.Read more
6. Rivers Assembly rejects Fubara’s 19 commissioners, demands new nominations in 48 hours
The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected the 19 commissioners appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to serve in his government.Read more
7. NAFDAC discovers rifles, seizes 50 trucks of fake drugs in Onitsha Market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered rifles, live cartridges, and other weapons hidden by unknown persons at the Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State.Read more
8. Six injured, 2 rescued in Lagos collapsed building
At least six persons were injured when a building under construction collapsed in Odoriwu Estate in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Wednesday.Read more
9. Rivers crisis: Gunmen open fire on youths gathering, 4 injured
Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.Read more
10. UCL Last-16: Bayern in commanding first-leg lead as Liverpool, Barca pip foes
Bayern Munich sealed a 3-0 first leg victory over rivals Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday night.Read more
Source: Ripples
