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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, July 7, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Tinubu reaffirms commitment to peaceful, united Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reiterated his commitment to peaceful and united Nigeria.Read more
2. Cult anniversary: Police bans unlawful gatherings in Ekiti
The Ekiti State police command has banned any unlawful gathering in the state.Read more
3. Nigerian Army claims its troops killed 11 ISWAP terrorists in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Army claimed on Saturday that troops deployed for a special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest have killed 11 Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.Read more
4. Police kills suspected kidnapper, arrests three others in Delta
Police operatives in Delta have killed one suspected kidnapper and arrested three others in the state.Read more
5. El-Rufai absent as Kaduna APC passes vote of confidence on Gov Sani
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State on Saturday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Uba Sani in recognition of his achievements in the last one year.Read more
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6. PDP vows to appeal court ruling on Edo primary election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday, expressed determination to appeal a recent court verdict that invalidated its primary election in Edo State.Read more
7. Total blackout as Nigeria’s power grid collapses again – 4th time in 2024
The national power grid collapsed again on Saturday afternoon.Read more
8. Nigeria pushes for ECOWAS single currency, despite challenges
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to implementing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency, the ECO.Read more
9. Man jumps into river in Osun
An unidentified man on Saturday dived into the Gbodofon River in Osun State.Read more
10. England beat Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro semis
The Three Lions of England have advanced to the semifinal of the European Championship after beating Switzerland on penalties on Saturday night.Read more
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