Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, August 11, 2024

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

1. Atiku cautions against sabotaging Dangote Refinery project

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, expressed concerns over potential attempts to hinder the progress of the Dangote Refinery, a critical private sector initiative poised to address Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs.Read more

2. Ogun govt claims EFCC’s invitation of five officials not linked to ex-LGA boss, Wale Adedayo’s petition

The Ogun State government said on Saturday the invitation of its officials by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was not in connection with a petition allegedly filed by a former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo.Read more

3. Group urges PDP NWC to disband Kogi caretaker committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Frontliners, an intra-party pressure group, on Saturday urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to disband the party’s caretaker committee in Kogi State.Read more

4. Many Nigerian leaders deserve to be in prison – Obasanjo

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday demanded the prosecution of public office holders in Nigeria.Read more

5. Lagos govt reduces Blue Line fare by 25%

The Lagos State government has reduced the fare for Rail Mass Transit Blue Line by 25 percent.Read more

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6. Again, Gov Mutfwang relaxes curfew in Jos-Bukuru metropolis

The Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has again relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
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7. CBN tightens screws on foreign investors

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive requiring foreign investors to provide concrete evidence of their investment transactions before they can repatriate funds or divest their holdings.Read more

8. Sunny Ade addresses longstanding rumours of dating late singer Onyeka Onwenu

Veteran Nigerian juju singer and songwriter Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye popularly known as King Sunny Ade has addressed longstanding rumours of dating late singer Onyeka Onwenu.Read more

9. Troops arrest 7 suspected bandits in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade have arrested seven suspected bandits and recovered a cache of weapons in Taraba State.Read more

10. APC demands investigation into alleged diversion of rice, others in Kano

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has demanded an investigation into the alleged diversion of rice and other palliative items donated by the Federal Government to the state by some government officials.Read more

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