Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Fresh twist as Rivers court issues injunction against recognizing Amaewhule-led Assembly
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, on Monday, issued an ex-parte order of interim injunction prohibiting the Chief Judge of the state and the Clerk of the state House of Assembly from recognizing the Martins Amaewhule-led state House of Assembly.Read more
2. Rivers Assembly gives Gov Fubara 7 days to resubmit 2024 budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Martin Amaewhule, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Siminialayi Fubara to resubmit the 2024 budget to the House.Read more
3. Nigerians protest hardship, hunger in Abuja (Video)
Thousands of Nigerians on Monday took to major streets in Abuja to protest the unbearable hardship and hunger occasioned by economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Read more
4. Enugu gov, Mbah releases N1.9bn for teachers’ leave allowance arrears
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, announced on Monday the allocation of N1,912,187,753.82 to settle longstanding leave allowances owed to public primary school teachers.Read more
5. Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly accuses gov Fubara of constitutional breaches
The Rivers State House of Assembly under the leadership of Martins Amaewhule has accused Governor Siminialayi Fubara of violating provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.Read more
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6. We’ll protect your interests, APC assures governors
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, affirmed its support for governors elected under its banner on Monday, ensuring their interests remain a top priority under the party’s leadership.Read more
7. Dangote reassures it’ll start petrol production this July
Vice President of Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has reiterated the company’s promise that the it will start the production of premium motor spirit (PMS), this month (July).Read more
8. FG suspends taxes, import duties on food commodities
In a bid to arrest the soaring cost of food items, the federal government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes on imported food commodities.Read more
9. Man climbs Abuja mast, urges government action on national issues
A man, whose identity remains undisclosed, on Monday, climbed a mast on Katampe Hill in Abuja, declaring his readiness to sacrifice his life to resolve the problems facing Nigerians.Read more
10. ‘Our expectations are high’ – Sports Minister charges Team Nigeria ahead Olympics
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged Nigerian athletes to aim for top performances at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.Read more