Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Reps reject request for creation of 31 additional states
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected the request for the creation of 31 additional states in the country, citing a failure to meet constitutional requirements by the proponents of the states creation.Read more
2. President Tinubu approves relocation of 29 correctional centres to modernise facilities
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across Nigeria as part of a broader initiative to modernise the country’s custodial facilities.Read more
3. Court orders forfeiture of $4.7M, N830M, luxury properties linked to Emefiele
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple luxury properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele.Read more
4. IBB’s confession on June 12 no surprise – Hafsat Abiola
Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola, has dismissed former military ruler Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s admission that her father won the June 12, 1993, presidential election as nothing new, insisting that Nigerians have always known the truth.Read more
5. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges denial of privileges by Senate leadership
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has accused the Senate leadership of denying her privileges as a lawmaker.Read more
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6. OSUN: Court orders state govt to conduct LG elections amid political tension
Osun State is on edge as a fresh legal ruling has set the stage for a contentious local government election this Saturday, February 22, 2025.Read more
7. Group says Nigeria’s AI push to contribute $15bn to local economy
Nigeria’s growing investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation is positioning the country as one of Africa’s most ambitious tech-driven economies, with AI projected to contribute $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030.Read more
8. Caught in the act: Passenger arrested for in-flight theft on Air Peace
It was meant to be an ordinary flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, but the journey ended in handcuffs for one passenger.Read more
9. Yul Edochie says women who refuse to do a DNA test should not be trusted
Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken to his social media page to explain why women who refuse to take a DNA test should never be trusted.Read more
10. Full Draw: Madrid derby in UCL last-16 as Liverpool to face PSG
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw has seen holders Real Madrid pitted against city rivals Atletico Madrid while league phase winners Liverpool will face PSG.Read more
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