These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you
1. Again, Abass meets with resident doctors over strike
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, on Wednesday met with the national leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Abuja.
2. Salihu Lukman resigns as APC vice chairman
The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North-West, Salihu Lukman, has resigned from the position.
3. Reps summon HoS, Budget Office DG over job racketeering
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating employment racketeering in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Wednesday summoned the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasahade Yemi-Esan, to appear on July 27.
4. Senate condemns South-East sit-at-home, demands Simon Ekpa’s extradition
The Senate on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to approach the Finnish Government for the extradition of the self-acclaimed disciple of thedetained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
5. Nigerian Army gives reason for detention of soldier preaching on social media
The Nigerian Army has given reason for the arrest and detention of a soldier found preaching on social media, Lance Corporal Musa Adamu.
6. Jonathan denies influencing who gets Bayelsa ministerial slot
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, said his recent visits to President Bola Tinubu have been misinterpreted to mean that he was trying to influence the nomination of a minister from Bayelsa State in the government of President Tinubu.
7. CBN orders banks to unfreeze accounts of crypto, fintech companies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks to unfreeze the accounts of foreign exchange investment, cryptocurrency and Bureau De Change companies.
8. CBN to sanction Super Agents over PoS operators’ arbitrary charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will sanction Super Agents over the activities of Point of Sales (PoS) operators should they breach the guidelines of their license.
9. ECOWAS deploys Benin Republic president to Niger after coup attempt
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed the Benin Republic President, Patrice Talon, to the neighbouring Niger Republic following the report of an attempted coup in the country.
10. Zambia beaten 5-0 back-to-back at Women’s World Cup
The Copper Queens of Zambia have again suffered a 5-0 defeat in their Women’s World Cup campaign, making it 10 conceded goals for the African nation.
