NAIJ.com digest: Top 10 news that got Nigerians talking this Wednesday

The NAIJ.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines on Wednesday, August 10. Find all the stories you might have missed below.

1. Massive collection of bullets discovered underground in Anambra

According to reports, a large quantity of bullets was unearthed by the police in Anambra state.

2. Minister of Education announces cancellation of PTA fees

As the ministry of education continues in its sweeping reforms of the educational sector, the minister of education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has cancelled development and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) fees in federal government colleges.

3. Sultan of Sokoto counsels Buhari against anti-people policy

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad III

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has asked the federal government to be considerate of the citizens and do away with anti-people policies.

4. Petrol must sell for N151.87 per litre – Marketers

Price of petrol may increase to N151.87 per litre as petrol marketers reveal that price of the commodity at ex-depot is N133.28 per litre.

5.Breaking: 15 inmates escape from another Nigerian prison

The NAN reports that at least 15 inmates have escaped in a prison break that happened at Nsukka Prison in Enugu state.

6. BREAKING: Buhari appoints economic, political advisers (LIST)

President Muhammadu Buhari has during the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on August 10, Wednesday, inaugurated his economic and political advisers.

7. BREAKING: Less than 48 hours after threat; Militants carry out deadly attack

Niger Delta militants

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate has carried out its threat by blowing up oil installations in the upland of the Niger Delta region.

8. Basketmouth blames GEJ for the present situation in Nigeria

Multi-award winning Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has blamed former president, Goodluck Jonathan, for the economic problems currently being faced in the country.

9. PDP governor reveals why he visited Buhari

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state

Governor Udom Emmanuel has clarified the purpose of his visit to the Aso Rock villa on August 9, Tuesday.

10. 5 men that may rule Nigeria in 2019

Editor’s note: It is still 2016, yet their have been signs that the embers of the 2019 race have already started being fanned. In 2019, it will be time for Nigerians to head to polling booths and choose who they want to take up the reins.

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