Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country everyday.
1. N9.4bn presidency budget for travels, food, N344bn NASS budget, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “to cut the proposed budget of N9.4bn on travels, refreshment/meals, and foodstuff/catering materials for the presidency, and the proposed N344.85bn for the lawmakers, and to use the savings to address the budget deficit.” 2024Read more
2. “North Is an asset, not a liability” — Ndume demands broader consensus on tax reform bills
Former Senate Leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, has reiterated his opposition to the Tax Reform Bills currently before the Senate, urging their withdrawal for broader consultations.Read more
3. Proposed budget ‘lacks structural balance, fiscal discipline to address Nigeria’s economic challenges – Atiku
Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has claimed that the 2025 budget proposal lacks the “structural reforms and fiscal discipline” required to address Nigeria’s multiple economic challenges.Read more
4. Filling stations to start selling petrol N935/liter from Monday, says IPMAN
Following a new deal between oil marketers and Dangote Refinery, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has announced that the pump price of petrol will be reduced to N935 per litre by Monday nationwideRead more
5. Falana blames poverty, negligence for stampedes that claimed 105 lives
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the tragic loss of over 105 lives in stampedes during food and cash distribution events across Nigeria. He attributed the disasters to “poverty-induced neoliberal economic policies” and “criminal negligence” by organizers and authorities.Read more
6. Okupe: “I’ve never criticised Tinubu — A good man doesn’t tarnish another good person”
Former presidential spokesman, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that he has never criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu throughout his political career.Read more
7. Nigerian government lifts ban on mining activities in Zamfara
Following the improvement in the security situation in Zamfara State, the Nigerian Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in the state.Read more
8. NANS to FG: Act now on hunger to prevent future tragedies
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stark warning to the Federal Government, urging immediate action to address the worsening economic hardship and hunger affecting millions of Nigerians.Read more
9. Salah, Diaz fire Liverpool past Spurs in 9-goal thriller
Mohamed Salah and Luiz Diaz each scored a brace to help Liverpool put six past Tottenham in a Premier League encounter on Sunday.Read more
10. B’mouth stun Man Utd at Old Trafford; Everton, Chelsea play goalless
Bournemouth have inflicted Manchester United with a 3-0 defeat in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.Read more