Top Nigerian Stories (Featuring Wike, 2027 Presidential Race, Dangote Refinery And More)

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Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 21, 2024 
Flood Disaster in Bauchi Claims 18 Lives

The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reported 11 more deaths due to recent floods in Bauchi North Senatorial District, bringing the total death toll to 18. The disaster in Gadiya village, Gamawa LGA, has left communities devastated, with over 200 homes destroyed and 300 farmlands washed away.

Federal Government to Support Local Refineries

Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has assured PENGASSAN of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting local refineries. This pledge was made at the 2024 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit in Abuja.

Wike Declares Park and Pay Scheme Illegal in Abuja

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has declared the Park and Pay scheme in Abuja illegal during a press briefing marking his one year in office.

FG Arraigns Vessel and Crew for Oil Theft

The Federal Government has arraigned the vessel MT Kali, its 23 crew members, and a company before an Abuja Federal High Court on charges of economic sabotage for allegedly tampering with a Chevron Wellhead in Bayelsa State.

EFCC Denies Allegations of Asset Sharing

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that it distributed N54 billion in forfeited assets among its officials, ministers, and aides of President Bola Tinubu. The EFCC described the reports as false and misleading.

Benue Court Blocks APC Leadership Dissolution

A Benue State High Court has issued a restraining order preventing the dissolution of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Executive Committee led by Austin Agada, amid rising tensions with Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia.

Kaduna Village Head’s Family Abducted

Suspected kidnappers have abducted the wife and two children of the village head of Galadimawa, Kaduna State, following a violent attack on their residence.

Former ICPC Chairman Justice Emmanuel Ayoola Passes Away

The death of former ICPC Chairman Justice Emmanuel Ayoola was announced by the current ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu

PDP Supports Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Race

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election, with support from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed

Arewa Youths Demand Domestic Crude for Dangote Refinery

Members of the Arewa Youth Congress of Nigeria (AYCN) staged a protest in Jos, demanding that domestic crude oil be supplied to Dangote Refinery to bolster the nation’s economy.