- Dangote Refineries Responds to Price Undercutting Claims
Dangote Refineries has addressed competitors boasting of selling petrol below its price, alleging they are supplying substandard products. The refinery, which began operations on September 15, currently sells to trucks at N990 per litre. - Ondo PDP Chieftains Defect to APC Ahead of Governorship Election
Ahead of next week’s governorship election, key figures of the PDP in Akoko Northeast LGA, Ondo State, have defected to the APC. Notable defectors include former House of Representatives member Stephen Olemija, Lekan Bada, and Momoh Mufu. - Abuja Court Sentences Man for Impersonation in 2019 UTME
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos to six months for impersonating during the 2019 UTME. The arrest was part of a JAMB operation to monitor the exam, according to spokesperson Dr. Fabian Benjamin. - Minister Defends Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Regional Development Minister Abubakar Momoh defended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, calling them necessary to address Nigeria’s challenges. He emphasized that Tinubu’s decisions aim to benefit the nation despite short-term hardships. - Northern Governors Demand Release of Minors in Treason Trial
The governors of Bauchi and Kano, along with the Arewa Consultative Forum, have called for the release of minors facing treason charges in Abuja. The minors were arrested following a hunger protest in August, sparking widespread outrage. - Peter Obi Clarifies Church Vigil Remark
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi clarified his recent comment on converting church vigils to night shifts, stating it was misrepresented. His media aide, Ibrahim Umar, said the remark was taken out of context. - Edo Police Dismisses Inspector for Alleged Extortion Attempt
The Edo State Police Command confirmed the dismissal of Inspector Edith Uduma, who allegedly tried to extort Sgt. Abraham. Inspector Uduma reportedly involved her husband, Inspector Ibrahim Mohammed, in the scheme. - Son Arrested for Allegedly Killing Father in Osun
A man named Saidi is in custody for allegedly killing his father, Bale, on their farm in Ilusi, Osun State. Bale was decapitated on the day he was set to start harvesting his produce. - Ogun Police Hunt for Driver Involved in Fatal Accident
Ogun State Police are searching for an unidentified driver involved in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that killed two people. The incident occurred near the NIPCO Gas Filling Station around 11:23 p.m. on Saturday. - Nigeria Police Arrest 130 Foreigners in Cybercrime Operation
The Nigeria Police Force announced the arrest of 130 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians for cybercrimes and national security threats. The arrests followed a coordinated raid, according to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
Top Nigerian News Highlights – Monday, November 6, 2024
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