Nigeria In One Minute: Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, December 22

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Peter Obi rebukes Reps over vote-buying stance

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a scathing assessment of the House of Representatives, accusing lawmakers of entrenching political corruption by failing to criminalize vote-buying during party primaries.Read more

2. 2027: PDP BoT chair offers Alex Otti automatic ticket if he defects

In a major political overture that could reshape the dynamics of the 2027 general elections, Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly invited Abia State Governor Alex Otti to rejoin the “Big Umbrella.Read more

3. Kebbi govt denies hand in Malami’s EFCC case

The Kebbi State Government has denied responsibility in the ongoing travails of former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, who is currently being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Read more

4. NNPP re-elects Ajuji Ahmed as national chairman, others as NWC members

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has re-elected Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, National Chairman and other members of its National Working Committee (NWC) for another four-year tenure.Read more

5. SERAP writes Tinubu, seeks ‘CTC of tax bills signed into laws’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “urgently direct Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to widely publish a certified true copy of the version of the tax bills received from the National Assembly and a certified true copy of the tax laws signed by you.”Read more

READ ALSO: Dangote Refinery launches nationwide petrol sales at ₦739/litre

6. Dangote Refinery launches nationwide petrol sales at ₦739/litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market.Read more

7. Nigeria’s mobile base climbs to 175.3m as broadband edges toward 50%

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has maintained a strong growth trajectory through the third quarter of the year, with active mobile subscriptions reaching a new high of 175,322,398 in October.Read more

8. NAF compensates victims of accidental Sokoto airstrike one year after

In a significant move toward transparency and civil-military reconciliation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially compensated the families and victims of an accidental airstrike that occurred exactly one year ago in Sokoto State.Read more

9. Festive season travel: FCCPC to sanctions exploitative transport fare hike

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a regulatory guideline regarding the surge in transport costs during the festive period, stating that while price increases are not inherently illegal, the agency will move against operators who use the season to exploit Nigerians.Read more

10. Hosts Morocco beat Comoros after delightful AFCON opening ceremony

Hosts Morocco kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Comoros after a delightful opening ceremony in Rabat.Read more

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