Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, August 9, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. PROTESTS: Sanusi says security agencies knew of plans to loot in Kano but failed to act

The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has offered an explanation as to why violence and looting broke out during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano State.Read more

2. Bode George to Tinubu: Revisit your policies to address hardship in Nigeria

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to revisit some of his government’s policies to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.Read more

3. Afenifere demands probe into killings, foreign intervention calls during protests

The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the killings, alleged foreign interests, and calls for military intervention during the recent nationwide protests.Read more

4. NLC questions Nigeria’s democracy, as security forces storm Labour House in might-time raid

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has provided details about the nighttime raid on its headquarters, the Labour House in Abuja, by armed security personnel on Wednesday.Read more

5. APC chairman, Ganduje, downplays hardship protests, says challenges are normal

Amid ongoing protests in the capital city and other parts of the country, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has played down the demonstrations, stating that challenges and protests against government policies are not unique to Nigeria.Read more

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6. ‘I have no murder case on my neck,’ Doguwa replies Jibrin

The member of the House of Representatives for Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, Alhassan Doguwa, declared on Thursday there was no murder case hanging on his neck.Read more

7. Nigerian govt lifts suspension on Arik Air’s operations

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Arik Air’s operations.Read more

8. Capital import, diaspora remittance boost FX flows by 55% in six months —CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has disclosed that capital importation and diaspora remittances have boosted the net foreign exchange flows into the country which has increased to $25.4bn in the first six months of 2024.Read more

9. S’Africa accuses mother of Miss SA contestant Chidinma Adetshina of fraud, identity theft

Concerned authorities in South Africa have accused the mother Miss South Africa Contestant, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina of fraud and identity theft following findings.Read more

10. Ese Brume finishes 5th as Nigeria’s medal wait continues after Day 13 in Paris

Team Nigeria have yet to make a podium finish at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, and the games have gone on for 13 days.Read more

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