Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces recall as constituents submit petition to INEC A group of constituents from the Kogi Central Senatorial District on Monday formally submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and called for the recall of their representative, Senator Natasha…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the nation was not getting accurate vote counts during elections due to the involvement of those he described as ‘ghost voters.’ He also said it is better and more honourable for the chairman and other officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to resign rather than yield to…
The Anambra State government has confirmed the ongoing detention and investigation of native doctors suspected of engaging in fraudulent and criminal activities, particularly “get-rich-quick” schemes associated with “Okeite” practices. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said security agencies are conducting thorough investigations into the detained individuals, stressing that those found…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Saudi Arabia implements stricter visa rules for Nigeria, 13 other nations Saudi Arabia has rolled out new visa restrictions affecting travelers from 14 countries, including Nigeria, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days without the possibility of extension.Read more 2….
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Wednesday declared it would embark on a nationwide protest against the proposed 50 per cent telecom tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission on February 4 in a communiqué signed by its National President, Joe Ajaero. The decision was taken at the National Administrative Council meeting of the NLC…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has opposed the proposed increase in the Value Added Tax rate, as outlined in the Federal Government’s Tax Reform Bills, warning that the move could worsen the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. The Federal Government had proposed a phased VAT hike from the current 7.5% to 10%, 12.5%, and…
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yayaha Bello, has threatened to institute legal proceedings against an online medium that published report linking him to an attack on President Bola Tinubu. Bello who spoke through the Director, Media office of the former governor, Ohiare Michael, on Monday described the publication as not only a mischievous…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Peter Obi calls for investigation into claims of prayer-induced credit alerts Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged authorities to investigate individuals who assert they receive credit alerts through prayer, suggesting such claims could indicate theft.Read more 2. SERAP gives…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. 18 months after, Abdulsalami’s peace committee opens up on pressure to cancel 2023 presidential election A former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Friday the National Peace Committee (NPC) was pushed to persuade the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel…
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Monday 24th June 2024. The PUNCH: Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies in Nigeria of plans to frustrate the survival of the new Dangote Oil Refinery…
