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Top Nigerian Stories (Featuring Edo Election, Fuel Scarcity, And More)

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Aug 19, 2024.

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Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 19, 2024, featuring crucial election updates and political changes to developments in fuel pricing and public safety.

Edo guber election: PVC collection dates announced

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 22 to September 8, 2024, for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State in preparation for the September 21 Governorship Election.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced that only valid registrants will receive their PVCs, and proxies will not be permitted.

Supreme Court rejects full panel request in Kogi Guber dispute

The Supreme Court has denied Yakubu Muritala Ajaka’s request for a full panel to review his appeal concerning the Kogi State governorship election.

Kogi: INEC, APC, Governor Ododo ask tribunal to dismiss SDP's petition

Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, sought to overturn the decisions of the Court of Appeal and the election tribunal, which upheld Ahmed Usman Ododo’s victory from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Oyo APC Chairman passes away

Honorable Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has passed away in the United States due to an undisclosed illness.

APC to produce the next Abia State Governor – Benjamin Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has asserted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure the governorship position in Abia State, predicting that Alex Otti will be the last Labour Party (LP) governor in the state.

Fuel prices surged in July

The National Bureau of Statistics reports that the average retail price of petrol increased to N770.54 per liter in July 2024, up from N750.17 in June.

The price rose by 2.72 percent month-on-month and 23.35 percent year-on-year, with Katsina State recording the highest price at N950 per liter.

Local refinery sales to begin October

Finance Minister Wale Edun has announced that sales of crude oil to Dangote refinery and other local refineries will start on October 1, 2024. This decision was communicated during a meeting with the Implementation Committee in Abuja.

Two dead as mine collapses in Niger State

Two brothers, Zubairu Ibrahim and Sadiq Ibrahim, have died in a mine collapse in Kakaki village, Niger State. This incident follows a series of similar collapses in the region, with the brothers reportedly heading to the mine without informing their family.

Adamawa State to implement new minimum wage

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has announced the implementation of the N70,000 minimum monthly wage for state workers, effective at the end of August. Local government workers will receive the new wage starting next month.

Dangote Group loses spokesperson

Roseline Okere, a spokesperson for Dangote Group and former energy editor with The Guardian, has passed away. Her death was confirmed by colleagues, including the Chairman of the National Association of Energy Correspondents, Ugo Amadi.

Public holidays for Isese Day Celebrations

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, August 20, a work-free day to mark Isese Day. Similarly, Ogun State has announced a public holiday for the same celebration.

Isese festival: Lagos, Oyo declare Monday work-free