Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. SocialMediaTrends: How Nigerians are reacting to Edo APC chair’s threat to kill Okpebhelo’s critic
The acting Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jarrett Tenebe, has come under heavy fire after he threw caution into the wind and threatened to kill a critic of Governor Monday Okpebhelo following his budget presentation gaffe.Read more
2. Another nationwide blackout as Nigeria’s power grid collapses for 12th time in 2024
Nigerians were once again left in darkness on Wednesday following the collapse of the country’s power grid.Read more
3. Lagos health workers begin three-day warning strike
The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike.Read more
4. Nigerian govt launches anonymous reporting platform to tackle bullying in schools
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced plans to launch a platform where whistleblowers can report cases of bullying anonymously, in a bid to tackle the growing menace of bullying in primary and secondary schools across the country.Read more
5. Fight corruption to make way for sustainable development, World Bank admonishes Nigerian govt
The World Bank and other stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to fight institutional corruption in order pave way for sustainable growth and development in the country.Read more
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6. Buni warns Yobe civil servants against 2027 election engagements
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has warned civil servants in the state against ill-timed political engagements ahead of the 2027 general election.Read more
7. Nigeria retains spot as Africa’s biggest oil producer with 1.48mbpd
Nigeria has retained its position as Africa’s largest oil producer.Read more
8. VAT Reform: Oyedele faults RMAFC’s position, calls for constructive approach
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, on Wednesday, issued a statement addressing the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) position on the proposed VAT distribution formula.Read more
9. Nigeria leads global cryptocurrency adoption index, report says
Nigeria continues to dominate in cryptocurrency ownership and usage, according to a report released by Consensys, one of the top blockchain and Web3 software businesses.Read more
10. FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
World Football governing body, FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 men’s World Cup.Read more
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