Top 10 Headlines You Need to Know This Friday Morning
Court Halts Arrest of Rivers Gov’s Suspended Chief of Staff – A Rivers State High Court has restrained security agencies from arresting Edison Ehie, the suspended Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The ruling, issued by Justice IPC Igwe, follows a legal motion filed by Ehie.
INEC Rejects Senator Natasha’s Recall Bid – INEC declared the recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan invalid, as only 43.86% of registered voters supported it, falling short of the required 50% threshold.
Shettima Attends Senegal’s Independence on Tinubu’s Behalf – Vice President Kashim Shettima has traveled to Dakar to represent President Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, marking the nation’s 1960 liberation from French colonial rule.
Ex-NYSC DG Reveals Bomb Attempt During Kidnap Ordeal – Former NYSC Director-General Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Rtd) disclosed that his abductors planted a bomb near him, hoping it would detonate. He was held captive for 56 days.
Military Vows to Crush Notorious Bandit Bello Turji – The military has dismissed claims of scaling down operations against terrorists, reaffirming its commitment to capturing or eliminating infamous bandit leader Bello Turji.
Fire Engulfs LAGFERRY Boat in Lagos, Injuring Passengers – A Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) boat caught fire at Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu, causing panic and injuries. The fire, reportedly caused by an engine malfunction, triggered a major emergency response.
Gunmen Kill 10 in Plateau State Attacks – Armed assailants launched coordinated attacks on several communities in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, on Wednesday night, killing at least 10 people and heightening security concerns.
Woman Arrested for Killing Twin Sister and Daughter in Enugu – Enugu police have detained Oluchukwu Odo for allegedly murdering her twin sister and daughter at their home in Igbo Eze North LGA in a shocking act of violence.
Farm Workers Arrested for Murdering Manager in Delta – Two farm workers, David Tacho and Daniel Orshio, were arrested for conspiring to kill their manager, while two accomplices, Pius Daniel and Victor Tacho, remain at large.
Sierra Leonean Arrested for Failing to Declare $90,000 – A Lagos Federal High Court has remanded Sierra Leonean national Alhaji Ahmed Shaw in custody after he failed to declare $90,000 to Nigerian Customs, following an EFCC arraignment.
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Top 10 Headlines You Need to Know This Friday Morning