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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday December 21 2024

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December 21, 2024

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

1. Activist Dele Farotimi secures bail amidst defamation case; court restricts media engagements

Prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court in the sum of ₦30 million, following allegations of defamation brought against him by renowned legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola.Read more

2. Nigerian govt to review Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said on Friday the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project would be reviewed from 10 to six lanes for a lower cost.Read more

3. Nigeria’s defence spokesman claims troops killed 212 suspected terrorists in seven days

The defence headquarters claimed on Friday troops deployed to theatres of operation killed 212 suspected terrorists in the country last week.Read more

4. Kumuyi charges leaders to prioritise Nigerians’ well-being, inspire change

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged leaders at all levels to make thoughtful and impactful decisions to address Nigerians’ challenges.Read more

5. Kaduna govt extends teachers’ retirement to 65 years

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order increasing the retirement age of the academic staff of some state-owned tertiary institutions from 60 to 65 years.Read more

6. Fagbemi faults suspension of Edo chairmen, declares action by Assembly, gov as illegal

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the suspension of local government chairmen and vice chairmen in Edo State as unconstitutional and a violation of their autonomy.Read more

7.CBN gives BDCs approval to buy $25k weekly from banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country temporary access to the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) to purchase $25,000 weekly from December 19.Read more

8. Nigeria needs $20bn to achieve economy target – Edun

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said on Friday the country would need an extra $20 billion to achieve the economic targets by 2027.Read more

9. Influential individuals involved in prolonging detention of Speed Darlington —Lawyer

Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer representing Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, popularly known in music circles as Speed Darlington or “AKPI, has informed that influential individuals are involved in prolonging the detention of his client.Read more

10. Patience Ozokwor reveals she used to dress up dead bodies before stardom

Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has told those who care to listen that she used to dress up dead bodies before she hugged the limelight through the world of make-belief.Read more

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