The NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news stories that hit the headlines on Tuesday, March 16. You can find all the important things you might have missed but still need to know below in today’s digest!
1) Buhari receives highest national honour of Equatorial Guinea
President Buhari has received the “Gran Collar De La Orden De La Independencia” of Equatorial Guinea for his personal integrity and fight against terrorism.
2) Cultists behead fellow student and use heads as goalpost
Suspected cultists beheaded two students and used their heads as football goalposts.
3) Sad! Former Nigerian international John Ene Okon dies
The former Nigerian international football John Ene Okon has died in Calabar.
4) Buhari seeks to avoid double taxation with Sweden, others
President Buhari sent a letter to the Senate today outlining his plan to avoid double taxation with Sweden and other countries.
5) I went against my family and party to support Buhari – Obasi
APGA official Jerry Obasi has said he is being let down by President Buhari.
6) CBN hires relatives of incumbent government officials
A leaked document has revealed that the relatives of senior government officials are being hired by the current government.
7) Lawyer dies in Lagos court while defending client
A lawyer turned up late to a court and promptly collapsed before the judge.
8) CBN introduces new charges on ATM chars and cheques
The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed the introduction of a N100 charge on ATMs nationwide and a N50 fee for every cheque used.
9) Rivers election – Governor Wike seeks the help of over 50 countries
The Rivers state government has accused the APC of inciting violence and has called on 50 countries to monitor events in the area.
10) Seven distinguished Igbos who could be considered for president
Seven different members of the Igbo people have been singled out as potential presidents of Nigeria one day.
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Naij.com digest: Our top ten stories that broke this Tuesday
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