Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, October 28, 2024

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

1. 2027: We stand with Tinubu and Tompolo, ex-militant leader replies Asari-Dokubo

An ex-Niger Delta militant leader,
Eshanekpe Israel alias Akpodoro, has fired back at the leader of the defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Asari Dokubo, following his claim of betrayal by President Bola Tinubu and his vow not to support his reelection bid in 2027.Read more

2. Court threatens INEC boss, Yakubu, with jail if he fails to go after electoral offenders

The Federal High Court, Abuja has warned Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that he would be “guilty of contempt of Court and liable to be committed to prison” if he fails to obey its judgment orders.Read more

3. Asari-Dokubo cries out, alleges betrayal by Tinubu, vows to form alliance with north (Video)

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying him after working for him to emerge president in the 2023 elections.Read more

4. TCN committed to restoring power supply to northern Nigeria – Official

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reiterated its commitment towards restoring electricity supply to Northern Nigeria.Read more

5. NASU, SSANU direct members to embark on strike over four months withheld salaries

The Joint Action Committee (JAC), representing non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities, has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to start at midnight on October 27, 2024. This decision follows the non-payment of four months’ salaries owed to their members.Read more

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6. IPOB debunks alleged arrest of founding father, accuses Nigerian Army of intimidating judges

Proscribed Igbo separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has debunked the rumoured arrest of one its founding fathers saying such a person does not exist apart from its incarcerated leader, Nnamdi Kanu.Read more

7. Tragedy strikes as seven scavengers die in Abuja building collapse

The FCT Emergency Management Department has confirmed the recovery of seven bodies of iron scavengers who entered the site of a demolished building in Sabon Lugbe, a suburb of Abuja.Read more

8. Teacher suspended following student’s tragic death in Ogun State

The Ogun State Government has suspended Amzadjo Elijah, a teacher at Obada Grammar School, after the death of student Monday Arijo, who reportedly suffered complications from a severe punishment.Read more

9. Burna Boy brags about his wealth, says he’s richer than 90% of his role models

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu popularly known in music circles as Burna Boy has taken to social media to brag about his riches.Read more

10. Salah nets late equaliser as Liverpool hold Arsenal; Man Utd, Spurs lose

Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser for Liverpool in their 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday night.Read more

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