AfriPulse
Here are the top 10 stories across the country.
1. Peter Obi raises alarm over misuse of his image in online advertisements
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the unauthorised use of his photographs, including AI-generated images, in digital advertisements and product promotions.Read more
2. 13 die in Zamfara mining pit collapse
At least 13 people died following the collapse of a mining pit at the Kadauri mining site in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday.Read more
3. Troops rescue 2 kidnapped Immigration officers in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Friday rescued two kidnapped officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.Read more
4. Tinubu has no power to place INEC Chairman on terminal leave —Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said President Bola Tinubu has no constitutional authority to compel the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on terminal leave.Read more
5. National convention: PDP extends deadline for submission of forms indefinitely
The National Convention Organising Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended indefinitely the deadline for the submission of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants for elective positions in the exercise.Read more
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6. Obasanjo one of Nigeria’s best presidents, but used bullying tactics —Ex-Presidential aide, Akande
Laolu Akande, former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as one of the most successful leaders Nigeria has had since the return to democracy in 1999, while also criticising his alleged approach to pursuing a third-term agenda.Read more
7. Nigeria tasks IMF, World Bank to scale-up climate action funding
President Bola Tinubu on Friday urged the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and African Development Bank (AfDB) to scale up funding of climate action.Read more
8. Dangote Refinery condemns PENGASSAN’s ‘reckless’ move to cut supply
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has condemned the decision of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut oil and gas supply to the 650,000 barrels per day facility.Read more
9. Troops rescue 2 kidnapped Immigration officers in Benue
Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Friday rescued two kidnapped officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.Read more
10. Liverpool suffer first defeat; Chelsea, Man Utd thrashed
Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first defeat of the season as they clinched a 2-1 victory over the Reds in a Premier League clash on Saturday.Read more
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