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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, July 29, 2024

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July 29, 2024

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

1. Police justify request for protest details, cite security concerns

The Nigeria Police Force has defended its request for details from organisers of the planned nationwide protests, explaining that the move is driven by security concerns.Read more

2. South-East monarchs beg for release of IPOB leader, Kanu

The Council of South East Traditional Rulers has told the Federal Government that releasing the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will reduce tension in the region.Read moreo

3. Bandit kingpin Bello Turji accuses Defence Minister Matawalle of sponsoring terrorism (Video)

Notorious bandit kingpin, Kachallah Bello Turji, has accused Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of sponsoring terrorism in the North-West.Read more

4. Lawyer urges NCC to probe telcos for restricting internet access, frustrating protest

Human rights lawyer and member of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the outcome of the #EndSARS protest, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to probe telecommunication operators’ alleged disconnection of subscribers.Read more

5. Kenneth Okonkwo leaves Labour Party, splits with Peter Obi

Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, has announced his departure from the party and his separation from Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate.Read more

6. SERAP files suit against CBN to account for missing N100bn dirty notes

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its “failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the over N100 billion ‘dirty and bad notes’ and ‘other large sum of cash awaiting examination’ which are kept in various branches of the CBN.”Read more

7. CBN unveils plans to create new office to manage dormant account funds

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to create a dedicated office to manage dormant accounts and unclaimed balances.Read more

8. NAF dismantles 12 illegal refining sites in Abia, Rivers

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed 12 illegal refining sites across Abia and Rivers states following a series of targeted airstrikes.Read more

9. Gunmen kill Police Inspector in Borno station attack

Early on Sunday, July 28, 2024, unknown gunmen attacked the Jakana Police Station in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the death of an unnamed Police Inspector.Read more

10. Super Falcons lose against world champions Spain

Super Falcons were condemned to yet another defeat at the ongoing Olympic Games as they fell to a 1-0 loss against world champions Spain.Read more

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