Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail in alleged N80b fraud case
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in the like sum.Read more
2. Appeal Court rulings on Rivers will uphold tenets of federalism in Nigeria – Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Friday applauded the Court of Appeal for setting aside the order that restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing funds to the Rivers State government.https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/appeal-court-rulings-on-rivers-will-uphold-tenets-of-federalism-in-nigeria-falana/
3. Appeal Court sets aside order stopping release of funds to Rivers govt
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside the order restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing funds to the Rivers State government.Read more
4. Wike not selective in revoking illegally acquired lands in FCT —Aide
Lere Olayinka, a spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that his principal is ready to revoke the lands of anyone who acquires them illegally.Read more
5. Tinubu appoints Ndidi as Acting CG of Nigerian Correctional Service
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.Read more
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6. Army commander claims troops killed scores of Lakurawa fighters in Kebbi, Sokoto
The Theatre Commander of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major- Gen. Oluyinka Soyele, claimed on Friday the special brigade of the Nigerian Army has killed scores of Lakurawa fighters and destroyed 22 camps in Kebbi and Sokoto States.Read more
7. CBN reaffirms position on indefinite validity of old Naira notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday told Nigerians to disregard all misinformation on the validity of the old Naira notes.Read more
8. FG, states, LGAs share N1.72tr as revenue allocation for November
The three tiers of government on Friday shared the sum of ₦1.72 trillion as revenue allocation for November.Read more
9. EFCC arrests man for allegedly defrauding 139 Australians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a suspected fraudster, Osang Otukpa, for allegedly defrauding 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars.Read more
10. CAF Awards: Lookman, Nnadozie make final shortlists for top prizes
Nigeria duo of Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie are both in the final shortlists of the CAF Awards men and women’s player of the year categories.Read more
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