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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, November 29, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. ‘We’ll give N50m, if you can walk through Benin streets’, APC dares Obaseki
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to give the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki N50 million, if he could walk freely on the streets of Benin City and receive a rousing welcome from the residents.Read more
2. Bode George blasts Onanuga for insulting Obasanjo, ‘someone old enough to be his father’
Former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has frowned against the contemptible statements presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga made against former President Olusegun Obasanjo.Read more
3. Amid opposition, Senate passes tax reform bills for second reading
Amid opposition from the National Economic Council (NEC) and 19 northern state governors, the Senate on Thursday passed the four tax bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu for second reading through voice votes.Read more
4. Simon Ekpa is a jobless scammer – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the embattled self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, as a jobless scammer.Read more
5. Amnesty Int’l alleges police killed 24, detained 1,200 in Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance protest
The human rights watchdog, Amnesty International has accused the Nigeria Police Force of using “excessive force” against #EndBadGovernance protesters in the country.Read more
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6. IBB, Ortom, senators, others owe FCTA N29bn in unpaid land fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Thursday, published a list of 9,532 alleged land title debtors in Abuja, giving them a two-week ultimatum to settle their outstanding bills.Read more
7. Current fiscal system inhibits growth, Oyedele alleges
The chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has stated that the country’s current fiscal system inhibits growth.Read more
8. Nigeria, China strengthen ties as trade volume hits $22.6bn in 2023
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with Vice President Kashim Shettima announcing that trade between the two nations reached $22.6 billion in 2023, making it one of the highest in Africa.Read more
9. Lagos taskforce apprehends 4 suspected traffic robbers
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested four suspected traffic robbers in the state.Read more
10. EUROPA: Osimhen stars in Galatasaray draw, Man Utd win over Bodo/Glimt
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen starred and scored for Galatasaray in their 1-1 draw away to AZ Alkmaar in an Europa League tie on Thursday night.Read more
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