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22/11/2024

Top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. Sanwo-Olu presents N3tn 2025 budget to Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday presented a N3,005,935,198,401 budget being the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the state House of Assembly.

2. Senate approves Tinubu’s $2.2bn loan request

In a move to support President Bola Tinubu’s fiscal strategy for the 2024 fiscal year, the Nigerian Senate has given the green light to his $2.2 billion loan request.

3. Reps reject six-year single tenure proposal for president, govs

The House of Representatives on Thursday voted against a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to introduce a single six-year tenure for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Chairpersons.

4. Nigeria’s 36 governors unite behind constitutional amendment, education reform

In a significant display of unity, Nigeria’s 36 governors have pledged to collaborate with the National Assembly to ensure the success of the ongoing constitutional amendment efforts.

5. 2023 presidential election wasn’t rigged – Okupe

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, has dismissed claims that the 2023 presidential election was rigged by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

6. Supreme Court: EFCC empowered to investigate governors for corruption – Olukoyede

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said on Thursday the Supreme Court’s judgment has put the commission in a stronger position to tackle all forms of corruption in the country.

7. NNPCL challenges Dangote Refinery’s bid for sole import rights of petroleum in court

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has filed a preliminary objection against a lawsuit initiated by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, which seeks exclusive rights to import petroleum products into the country.

8. Tinubu solicits IMF support on out-of-school children

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support efforts to keep out-of-school children in classrooms.

9. Britain imposes asset freeze, travel ban on ex-Angolan president’s daughter

The British government has imposed a travel ban and an asset freeze on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime.

10. Hisbah board seizes 78 cartons of alcoholic drink in Jigawa

The Jigawa Hisbah Board has seized 78 cartons of assorted alcoholic drinks in Kazaure local government area of the state.

21/11/2024

Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, November 21, 2024

Top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. DisCos face N500bn recapitalization requirement, as Reps push for power sector overhaul

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a bold step to address the nation’s electricity woes by mandating distribution companies (DisCos) to undergo a N500 billion recapitalization.

2. October 2024 Revenue: FG, states, LGAs share N1.411trn —FAAC

Nigeria’s Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a whopping N1.411 trillion to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils, representing the October 2024 revenue.

3. Obasanjo calls for completion of abandoned National Library in Abuja

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, called for the completion of the National Library in Abuja, which has been abandoned for over 18 years.

4. Doctors give four reasons why they embarked on nationwide strike

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on Wednesday said they went on nationwide strike due to Federal Government’s refusal to honour their demands.

5. Wike was not banned from Villa over drunkenness —Aide

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked allegations that the former Rivers State governor has been banned the Presidential Villa as he was allegedly drunk when he received the visiting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday, November 15th.

6. Oshiomhole opposes son’s appointment as Commissioner – Edo Deputy Gov alleges

Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Wednesday, dropped a bombshell on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, revealing that Senator Adams Oshiomhole opposed his son Cyril’s appointment as Edo State Commissioner for Health.

7. NNPC unveils Utapate crude grade at international oil market

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, at the international market.

8. FCCPC issues alert on substandard sugar in Nigerian markets

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised alarm over the presence of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets, particularly in the South-West and North-East.

9. EFCC arrests 35 suspected internet fraudsters in Abia

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 35 suspected internet fraudsters in Abia State.

10. Nnadozie in running for CAF women’s player, goalie awards. See full shortlists

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the 10-woman shortlist for the women’s player of the year award.

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