Top 10 Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss This Wednesday Morning

Top 10 Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss This Wednesday Morning1.Ekiti Police Confirm Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the detention of Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi. The Command’s spokesman, Sunday Abutu, released a statement in Ado-Ekiti, following concerns about Farotimi’s whereabouts after reports surfaced that he was arrested on Tuesday morning.

2.Senate Approves N47.9 Trillion Budget for 2025-2027, Greenlights N9.22 Trillion Borrowing Plan

On Tuesday, the Senate passed the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), approving a total expenditure of N47.9 trillion for the three-year period. The plan also includes a new borrowing strategy amounting to N9.22 trillion, comprising both domestic and foreign loans.

3.Rowdy Session in House of Representatives Over Support for Controversial Tax Bills

The House of Representatives witnessed a chaotic session on Tuesday after Akin Rotimi (Ekiti, APC), the House spokesman, voiced his support for the contentious tax reform bills. His remarks angered several members, sparking heated debate during his report presentation.

4.Gunmen Kill Lagos-Based Clergyman, Apostle Ranti Ige-Daniel, in Kogi State Kidnapping Attack

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed Apostle Ranti Ige-Daniel, a clergyman from the Royal Assembly Sanctuary in Lagos, in Isanlu community, Yagba East Local Government Area, Kogi State. Ige-Daniel was abducted alongside three others on Thursday before being killed on the road between Idofin and Makutu, a few kilometers from the local government headquarters.

5.Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Loses Deportation Battle After £1.87 Million Fraud Allegations

Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, whose church was shut down over allegations of a £1.87 million fraud, has lost his appeal against deportation. The 44-year-old, cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, was ordered to be deported back to Nigeria after an immigration tribunal found evidence of financial misconduct in his church, SPAC Nation.

6.Naira Strengthens to N1,725 per Dollar in Parallel Market

The Naira appreciated to N1,725 per dollar in the parallel market on Tuesday, up from N1,730 on Monday. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira remained stable at N1,672.69 per dollar.

7.EFCC Links Former CBN Governor Emefiele to Abuja Property Worth Billions

Court documents filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have linked former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to a massive property in Abuja. The estate, located in the Cadastral Zone area, comprises 753 duplexes and other apartments and is under investigation for suspected financial misconduct.

8.Banks in Abuja Raise Over-the-Counter Withdrawal Limit to N50,000

Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory have increased the maximum daily over-the-counter withdrawal limit to N50,000. This change, which was revealed in a survey on Tuesday, marks a significant jump from the previous N5,000 limit imposed last month by certain banks, including Guaranty Trust Bank and Zenith Bank.

9.Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to Begin Hearings on Monday

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is set to begin its hearings on Monday in Benin, challenging the declaration of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21, 2024 election. Tribunal Secretary Muazu Bagudu announced the start of the sittings on Tuesday.

10.FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Assures Nigerians of Improved Security and Food Security

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will address hunger and tackle insecurity across Nigeria. He urged Abuja residents and Nigerians to remain patient with the government, assuring that improvements would come soon.

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