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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, November 30, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Court rejects EFCC’s attempt to arraign ex-Gov Bello without his lawyers
The planned arraignment of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, was stalled after the court refused the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to arraign him in the absence of his lawyers.Read more
2. Don’t expect my ministry to provide jobs for Nigerians, that’s not part of my mandate – Labour Minister, Dingyadi
Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has told Nigerians not to expect his ministry to provide jobs for them as that is not part of the mandate given to him when he was appointed minister.Read more
3. Nigerian Army releases journalist Fisayo Soyombo
The Nigerian Army has released the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) founder, Fisayo Soyombo.Read more
4. Tinubu outlines plan to tackle out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has outlined plans by his administration to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria through innovative educational initiatives and skills development programs.Read more
5. ‘Oil business not selling cement, sugar’, Fani-Kayode mocks Dangote
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has celebrated the recent revamping of the Port Harcourt Refinery by mocking business mogul and owner of the Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, pointing out that doing business in the oil sector is different from the commodity trading.Read more
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6. Ndume questions speedy passage of tax reform bill, calls for more consultation
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, yesterday faulted the rapid passage of the Tax Reform Bill for second by his colleagues in the Senate.Read more
7. Port Harcourt refinery yet to commence bulk sales of fuel – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said on Friday the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not commenced bulk sales of fuel or opened its purchase portal.Read more
8. Nigeria’s power sector gets N2.4tn boost as govt seeks to address challenges
The Nigerian government has announced plans to spend approximately N2.4 trillion on power subsidies before the end of the year.Read more
9. Lagos Taskforce sacks 2 officers for stealing during raid
The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its personnel over their involvement in theft during a recent raid in the state.Read more
10. Van Nistelrooy takes over as Leicester City manager
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi and his Leicester City teammates will work under a new boss as the club have named former PSV Eindhoven manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach.Read more
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