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Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Tinubu pulls out of 2024 UN General Assembly, Shettima to represent Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu will not be attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, United States, this year.Read more
2. Former CJN Onnoghen agrees to settle out of court with FG over removal from office
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted the request of the Federal Government and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to settle out of court on the appeal challenging his removal from office.Read more
3. IPOB reacts to claims it abducted, tortured Nigerian soldier of Igbo descent to resign
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday, categorically denied allegations made by the Nigerian Army that its members abducted and assaulted a soldier sent to spy on the Biafra movement in the South-East.Read more
4. IGP Egbetokun shakes police hierarchy, redeploys commissioners in key states
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police in Rivers, Delta, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance the effectiveness of the Police Force.Read more
5. Nigeria to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, said on Thursday Federal Government is looking to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria.Read more
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6. ICPC vows to enforce Supreme Court judgment on local council autonomy
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said on Thursday the commission would ensure strict enforcement of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.Read more
7. Foreign reserves recorded a $16.45bn net inflow in seven months — Edun
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said on Thursday that Nigeria’s foreign reserves recorded a net inflow of $2.35 billion monthly in the first seven months of this year.Read more
8. PZ Cussons Nigeria in the dark as parent company moves to sell African subsidiaries
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc (PZCN) has been left in the dark after PZ Cussons Plc, its parent company announced the planned sale of its African subsidiaries.Read more
9. Vigilantes, hunters arrest 2 suspected kidnappers, informant in Bauchi
Two suspected kidnappers and an informant terrorising communities in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State have been arrested by members of local vigilantes and hunters in the state.Read more
10. UCL: Arsenal, Atalanta play goalless as 10-man Barcelona lose to Monaco
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta in their goalless draw against Arsenal in a Champions League encounter on Thursday night.Read more
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