Here are the top ten stories from across the country
1. ADC demands INEC chairman’s sack
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has demanded the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and all national commissioners.Read more
2. Court throws out application by Wike’s loyalists to bar Sen Kingibe from ADC
An ex-parte application filed by some ward leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the activities of the party was on Thursday rejected by the Federal High Court Abuja.Read more
3. INEC delists ADC leadership, sparks uproar across opposition parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has triggered a political storm after removing the names of David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from its official records.Read more
4. EFCC pushes for permanent forfeiture of 57 assets linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.Read more
5. Tinubu meets Chadian leader in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Read more
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6. CBN gives banks, others deadline to complete cyber security assessment
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a deadline for Deposit Money Banks, and other financial institutions under it’s regulation to complete a mandatory cybersecurity self-assessment as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s financial system.Read more
7. Naira sheds N2.09 against dollar at official market
The Nigerian currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more
8. Sowore loses suit against DSS, Facebook; to pay N1.5m
Justice Mohammed Umar, of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore, against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General and social media platform, Facebook.Read more
9. Ohanaeze rejects ‘Igwe Ndigbo’ coronation in South Africa amid unrest
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has distanced itself from the controversial installation of an “Igwe Ndigbo na East London” in East London, South Africa declaring the title invalid and lacking any legal recognition.Read more
10. Couple jailed 15 years for child trafficking
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Thursday sentenced a couple to 15 years imprisonment each for child trafficking.Read more
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