Top 10 Headlines To Start Your Wednesday Morning

Top 10 Headlines To Start Your Wednesday Morning1.Nigerians Paid ₦2.2 Trillion in Ransoms Between May 2023 and April 2024 – NBS Report

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that Nigerians paid a total of ₦2.2 trillion in ransoms between May 2023 and April 2024, according to its Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS 2024) published in Abuja.

2.Delta Court Sentences Three to Death for Murder of Obi Edward Ofulue III

A Delta State High Court sitting in Ibusa, Oshimili, has sentenced three individuals to death for their role in the kidnapping, robbery, and murder of the traditional ruler of Ubulu-Uku, Obi Edward Ofulue III, on January 6, 2016.

3.Edo Assembly Suspends Local Government Chairmen Over Gross Misconduct

The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 18 local government areas for two months, citing gross misconduct and insubordination. The assembly has directed them to hand over the administration to legislative leaders in their respective local governments.

4.President Tinubu Postpones Presentation of ₦47.9 Trillion 2025 Budget to Wednesday

The presentation of the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 budget by President Bola Tinubu, initially scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, has been rescheduled to Wednesday. Sources within the Senate confirmed the shift.

5.NNPC Secures $1bn Loan for Dangote Refinery, Facilitates $3bn Forex Stabilization Loan

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) announced securing a $1 billion loan backed by crude oil to support the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s 650,000 barrels per day capacity. The NNPC also facilitated a $3 billion loan to help stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange crisis.

6.Lagos Taskforce Arrests 17, Including 8 Minors, for Street Begging

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested 17 individuals, including eight minors, for street begging. The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation was part of efforts to maintain law and order in the state.

7.Jigawa Government Uncovers 6,348 Ghost Workers in Staff Verification Exercise

Jigawa State Government has uncovered 6,348 ghost workers during its staff verification exercise. Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa, made the announcement in Dutse on Tuesday.

8.Delta Police Parade Over 30 Suspects, Including Woman Who Allegedly Killed Her Baby

The Delta State Police Command paraded over 30 suspects involved in crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, and murder. Among those arrested was Ms. Blessing Ibuku, who is accused of killing her 10-month-old baby, along with the recovery of 150 weapons, including 32 AK-47 rifles.

9.NiMet Predicts Dust Haze Across Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted moderate dust haze across the country from Wednesday to Friday, with visibility ranging from 2 km to 5 km in the northern region.

10.Customs Seize 2,179 Kilograms of Pangolin Scales in Joint Operation

The Kano/Jigawa command of the Nigeria Customs Service seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales in a joint operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC). A suspect was arrested in Mubi, Adamawa, in connection with the operation.

For more information on this article and other related posts from Bushradiogist, please join our WhatsApp channel by clicking this link https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaUumOODTkK7AZL1Fw3o. For advertisement inquiries only, kindly send a message to 090 1907 0863 on WhatsApp.