Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, October 11, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. Court upholds nullification of Rivers N800bn 2024 budget passed by 4 lawmakers

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed the nullification of Rivers State’s N800 billion 2024 budget, initially passed by only four members of the House of Assembly.Read more

2. After one month, notorious bandit, Bello Turji, still eludes Nigeria’s CDS, Musa, who vowed to arrest him

It is exactly one month today after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris Musa, boasted that it was just a matter of time before notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, is either arrested or terminated.Read more

3. DHQ dismisses Asari Dokubo’s threat to shoot down military aircraft

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as empty blabbing a threat by a former militant leader in the Niger Delta, Asari Dokubo, that he would shoot down a military plane.Read more

4. Atiku criticizes Tinubu’s fuel subsidy management

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday condemned President Bola Tinubu’s management of the fuel subsidy crisis.Read more

5. Health workers issue 15-day ultimatum to Nigerian govt amid threat of strike

The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU) has formally notified the Federal Government of a 15-day deadline to address unresolved welfare concerns, warning that its members will initiate a strike if their demands are not met.Read more

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6. Court affirms Martin Amaewhule as authentic Rivers State Assembly Speaker

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has unanimously validated Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the genuine Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly.

7. Court strikes out manufacturers’ suit against electricity tariff hike

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) challenging the implementation of the Band A electricity tariff review by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company and 11 others.Read more

8. FUEL SCARCITY: NNPCL’s alleged ₦15bn debt to IPMAN sparks economic fears

The ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria has taken a dire turn, with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) revealing that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) owes them a staggering ₦15 billion.Read more

9. Police arraigns 2 for alleged theft of Gov Makinde’s vehicle

Police on Thursday arraigned two men at the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for alleged theft of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s vehicle.Read more

10. Cameroon govt bans media from discussing Biya’s health

The Cameroonian government has banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya.Read more

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