Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, July 11, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. EFCC to arraign ex-power minister, Sale Mamman for alleged N33bn fraud Thursday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the ex-Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for alleged N33 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday.Read more
2. Agric minister says food prices to crash in 180 days, lists six strategies adopted by govt
Following a spate of hunger and hardship protests by Nigerians in different parts of the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has assured that food prices would begin to crash in 180 days.Read more
3. Supreme Court to rule on local council autonomy Thursday
The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the suit seeking full autonomy for the country’s local councils on Thursday.Read more
4. ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay #ENDSARS victims N2m each
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice on Wednesday ordered Nigeria to pay N2 million each to some victims of the October 2020 #ENDSARS protests in Lagos.Read more
5. Senator Ndume alleges Tinubu’s closed-door policy hampers governance
The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume (APC-Borno South), on Tuesday, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, suggesting that his closed-door policy has contributed to the country’s woes.Read more
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6. CJN vows to crack down on ‘errant’ judges as conflicting court orders plague judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, has launched a scathing attack on the issuance of conflicting court orders, calling it an “unpalatable cocktail” that “mocks” the justice system.Read more
7. MTN, Glo, other telco lobby NCC to give permission for tariff increase
Telecommunication operators including MTN Nigeria, Glo and others have appealed to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC for permission to increase their tariff.Read more
8. Nigeria’s crude oil production increased to 1.27mbpd in June —OPEC
Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production increased to 1.27 million barrels per day (mbpd) in June 2024, fresh data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has shown.Read more
9. Nigerian govt declares man wanted for defiling 3-year-old daughter
The Federal Government has placed a N1 billion bounty on one Magnus Okpalannadi who allegedly defiled his three-year-old daughter.Read more
10. Late Watkins winner sends England into Euro ’24 final
A late goal by Ollie Watkins has sealed a 2-1 victory for England over the Netherlands in their European Championship semifinal clash on Wednesday night.Read more
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