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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, January 14

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today.
1. Lagos Assembly speaker, Obasa, impeached
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached by the lawmakers.Read more
2. As Zamfara lags behind, see how much other Nigerian states, FCT pay as minimum wage
Zamfara State is the only state in the federation that is yet to announce or implement a new minimum wage for its workers. With the rising inflation and cost of living, workers in that state still have to live with the old minimum wage of N30,000 while their counterparts around the country, now enjoy an increase.Read more
3. Despite incessant power grid failures, Minister says power generation increased by 30% in 2024
Amid incessant power grid collapse that rocked Nigeria in 2024, Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power on Monday, January 13, 2025 disclosed that Nigeria’s power generation increased by 30 percent in 2024.Read more
4. NASS to probe N4trn revenue shortfall through Indiscriminate waivers by govt agencies
Following the massive revenue shortfall of N4 trillion through indiscriminate waiver by government agencies, the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has constituted a special committee to probe this development.Read more
5. Lagos lawmakers explain Obasa’s impeachment, accuse him of misconduct
The Lagos State House of Assembly has outlined several reasons behind the impeachment of its former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, citing misconduct, highhandedness, and poor leadership.Read more
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6. Court voids Rivers PDP congresses, recognizes claimants as executives
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward, local government, and state congresses held in 2024.Read more
7. NGX warns Nigerians about activities of scammers
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has warned the investing public of the activities of suspected scammers falsely claiming to be the Group’s Chief Strategist.Read more
8. Nigeria’s livestock reforms driving investment interest – Jega
The Co-Chairman of the Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said on Saturday that Nigeria’s livestock industry is undergoing a transformative shift, attracting global attention and investment thanks to Federal Government-led reforms.Read more
9. Three-month in jail, N100K fine: Police lists penalties for ignoring officers in danger
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has warned Nigerians that refusal to assist police officers under attack could land them in jail.Read more
10. Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing again
British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has again announced retirement from the sport.Read more
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