Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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

1. Police officers aiding foreign hackers arrested for illegal duty, says IG Egbetokun

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has confirmed that officers who were protecting foreign hackers arrested for cybercrimes were engaged in illegal activities.Read more

2. Not True! NJC, Appeal Court say reports of deaths of Justices who upheld Tinubu’s election false

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed as false and unfounded claims circulating on social media that two Justices who were part of the five-member panel that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s election have died under mysterious circumstances.Read more

3. Aregbesola backs calls for Nigeria’s return to parliamentary system of govt

A former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Monday backed calls for Nigeria”s return to the parliamentary system of government.Read more

4. ‘Speculative’ – EFCC asks court to refuse Sanwo-Olu’s suit

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to reject the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s fundamental rights enforcement suit because it was speculative.Read more

5. NLC orders indefinite strike in states over minimum wage delay

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), over the weekend issued a directive to its members in states that are yet to implement the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike beginning December 1.Read more

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6. EFCC calls for 300% budget increase to combat crypto fraud, financial crime surge

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging the Nigerian government to approve a 300% increase in its annual budget to strengthen efforts against escalating financial crimes, particularly cybercrime and cryptocurrency fraud, which have caused substantial financial losses across the country.Read more

7. Bitcoin sets new record, hits $81,000, surpasses $1.6 trillion market cap

For the second consecutive day, Bitcoin, on November 11, 2024 set a new record, hitting $81,000. This latest development is coming barely 24 hours after the coin hit $80,000 on Sunday, November 10, 2024.Read more

8. IPMAN, Dangote Refinery agree on direct supply of petroleum products

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has finalized an agreement with Dangote Refinery to directly source petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and kerosene.Read more

9. Actress Uche Ogbodo alleges May Edochie’s fans sent vile messages to husband

Sultry Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has warned trolls sending vile messages to her husband to back off.Read more

10. Lagos govt sacks illegal occupants under Eko Bridge

The Lagos State government has dislodged occupants of 84 rooms constructed under the Eko Bridge at the Elegbata area of Lagos Island.Read more

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