These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Fuel subsidy: Nigerian govt to monitor distribution of palliatives in states
The presidency said on Friday the Federal Government would monitor the distribution of palliatives designed to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy on Nigerians at the state level.
2. Tinubu warns Niger military junta of ‘grave consequences’ if ousted president’s health deteriorates
President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigerien military of “grave consequences” if the regime allows the health of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to deteriorate.
3. IGP orders establishment of complaint response units in state commands
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the establishment of Complaint Response Units in state commands.
4. ‘Rumour from the pit of hell,’ Edo speaker denies claim of impeachment plot against Shaibu
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has dismissed rumours about the planned impeachment of the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.
5. PDP accuses Otti, Fagbemi of intimidating Abia tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State on Friday accused Governor Alex Otti and the incoming Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, of intimidating the state election petition tribunal.
6. UNILAG dismisses rumour of another adjustment in tuition fees
The management of the University of Lagos on Friday dismissed rumours about the introduction of extra charges to tuition fees introduced last month.
7. CBN releases new guidelines for forex sale by BDCs two years after ban
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday released fresh guidelines for the sale of foreign exchange by Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country.
8. West African defence chiefs agree on D-day to move against Niger coup plotters
The West African defence chiefs said on Friday they have agreed on the day to intervene in the political situation in the Niger Republic.
9. UNICEF demands bandits’ prosecution for murder of women and children in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday asked the Federal Government to prosecute bandits for the murder and other grievous acts against women and children in the Northern part of the country.
10. Amusan ‘thrilled’ after getting clearance to compete at World Athletics Champs
Reigning World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, Tobi Amusan, has been cleared to compete at the World Athletics Championships which start this Saturday in Budapest, Hungary.
