Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, November 11, 2024

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

1. Presidency accuses Atiku of envy over Tinubu’s 2023 victory

The Presidency has responded to recent comments by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of harboring resentment towards President Bola Tinubu following his defeat in the 2023 presidential election.Read more

2. “You are the one frustrating peaceful transition of power,’ Okpebholo replies Obaseki

Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, has responded to allegations by outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, that he was not invited to the inauguration ceremony being organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Tuesday, November 12.Read more

3. Stop Wike, governors from giving cars, houses to judges, SERAP tells Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “stop the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike and Nigeria’s 36 governors from usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and heads of court through giving cars and houses to judges.”Read more

4. Released #EndBadGovernance protesters deny claims of torture during detention

Some protesters detained during the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests in Kaduna have denied allegations of torture while in custody at the Department of State Services (DSS).Read more

5. New jihadist sect, Lakurawa caught on video offering N1m to recruit youths in Sokoto (Video)

The new jihadist sect operating in northern Nigeria known as Lakurawa, are reportedly intensifying their recruitment drive by offering monetary incentives to youths in Sokoto State in exchange for their allegiance.Read more

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6. Rivers’ political crisis paves the way for a new era of growth – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that the recent political upheaval in the state is part of God’s divine plan, ushering in a new era of political freedom, economic progress, and sustainable development for the region.Read more

7. Alake tells S’ African investors to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has urged South African investors to take advantage of opportunities in the country’s mining sector.Read more

8. Oil imports drop by $1.52bn in Q2/24 – says CBN

Nigeria’s oil importation dropped to $2.79bn from $4.31bn in Q2 of 2024. This amounts to $1.52bn decline or a 35 per cent decline.Read more

9. Puff Daddy’s lawyers attempt to secure his release from jail while awaiting trial —Report

A new report has revealed that the lawyers of American music mogul Sean Puffy Combs, aka Puff Daddy, are attempting to secure his release from jail while he awaits trial.Read more

10. Nigeria, Iraq share spoils in Lagos para table tennis open

Hosts Nigeria and Iraq each claimed six gold medals, dominating the 2024 Lagos Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open, which concluded over the weekend at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.Read more

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