Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, December 15, 2024

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

1. Gov Mohammed urges Tinubu to get rid of ‘excess baggage’ in his government

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday advised President Bola Tinubu to remove the “excess baggage” in his government.Read more

2. INEC dismisses rumours of chairman’s death

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked rumours about the death of its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.Read more

3. After two-week warning strike, ASUP orders polytechnic lecturers to resume work Monday

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members to resume duties effective on Monday.Read more

4. NAFDAC debunks claim on approval of tea promoting smoking

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday denied it has approved the use of Lung Detox Tea which promotes smoking.Read more

5. Ganduje inaugurates APC exco in Rivers, targets victory in 2027

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared his party’s ambition to capture Rivers State in the 2027 general elections.Read more

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6. FACT-CHECK: How true are X users’ claims on Bayelsa State budget, poverty, population figures?

An X user recently made some claims on Bayelsa State budgets, its population and poverty rate in a tweet which has gained diverse comments.Read more

7. CBN to fine banks releasing Naira notes to hawkers N150m

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has vowed to impose a N150 million fine per branch on any bank releasing naira notes to currency hawkers in the country.Read more

8. NGX ROUND-UP: Equities market consolidates positive outing as investors gain N707bn

Investors in the Nigerian equities market continued to enjoy a profit-making streak smiling home with a massive profit of N707.61 billion on the trading floor in the just concluded trading week.Read more

9. Police arrests native doctor, driver over alleged theft of truck in Benue

Police operatives in Benue have arrested a native doctor, Veror Orduen, and a driver, Aondoaver Viaga, over the alleged theft of a company truck in the state.Read more

10. 10-man Liverpool snatch point vs Fulham as Arsenal, Everton play goalless

Liverpool snatched a late equaliser against Fulham despite playing with 10 men for the most part of their Premier League encounter on Saturday.Read more

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