Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday January 3

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

1. Peter Obi lists six things he would do different in Tinubu’s shoes as president

The candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, in an interview on Thursday, highlighted six things he would have done differently if he was the Nigerian President compared to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Read more

2. NO DEAL: Obi denies merger plans with PDP, NNPP

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has debunked rumours that his party is in talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP), to form a mega party ahead of the 2027 elections.Read more

3. Ill-equipped teachers threaten global education goals, says World Bank report

A new report by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), under the World Bank’s auspices, has revealed a critical gap in teacher preparedness, which could hinder the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4).Read more

4. Fubara signs 2025 budget of N1.1tr passed by Rivers Assembly faction

On Thursday, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, signed the state’s 2025 appropriation bill of ₦1.1 trillion into law.Read more

5. Obi’s assessment misleading, aimed at getting cheap political points – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over his assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Read more

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6. NEW YEAR: Atiku urges Nigerians to increase vigilance, monitor political leaders

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to increase their vigilance in 2025 by closely monitoring the actions and decisions of political leaders to ensure that the nation’s democratic gains are not eroded.Read more

7. NNPC responds to Obasanjo over comments around PH refinery functionality

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to embark on a tour of the rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery, urging him to witness firsthand the progress made under its new management.Read more

8. Rewane faults Tinubu’s 15% inflation projection, says 27% target still realistic

The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s 15% inflation target for 2025 as “aspirational” and “bullish”.Read more

9. Israeli air strike kills former Hamas police chief, 10 others in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip overnight has claimed the lives of 11 individuals, including Mahmud Salah, the former chief of the now-disbanded Hamas police force, and his deputy, Hussam Shahwan.Read more

10. Lookman’s Atalanta fall to Inter in Italian Super Cup race

Ademola Lookman came late into the action as Atalanta fell to Inter Milan in the first semifinal of the Italian Super Cup tourney on Thursday night.Read more

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