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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, October 27, 2024

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October 27, 2024

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

1. Presidency tackles Guardian for allegedly ‘inciting’ unrest against Nigerian govt

The Presidency on Saturday berated the Guardian Newspaper for allegedly inciting unrest against the Federal Government.Read more

2. Helicopter crash: Reps to organise national summit on aviation

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation Technology has resolved to organise a national summit to address issues affecting the aviation industry.Read more

3. Police probes video of VDM in its uniform

The police on Saturday condemned the use of its uniforms by a blogger, Mr. Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan, in a video posted on his social media platforms.Read more

4. Ndume hails Tinubu’s stance on de-dollarization, calls for economic conference

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, on Saturday, lauded the federal government’s plan to de-dollarize the economy, calling it a “bold” move that will alleviate pressure on the naira.Read more

5. NNPP sweeps Kano local council election

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in Saturday’s election in the 44 local government areas of Kano State.Read more

6. Like Benue, Jigawa withdraws from suit challenging EFCC”s legitimacy

Jigawa State on Saturday pulled out of the case challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Read more

7. Report reveals Nigeria loses $26 billion yearly to power shortages

A report by Standard Bank Group on Saturday revealed that Nigeria loses $26 billion annually to power outages.Read more

8. IMF denies influencing Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal, currency floatation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has denied influencing the Nigerian government into removing the contentious fuel subsidy and floating the naira.Read more

9. 40 feared dead in Abuja building collapse

At least 40 people were feared dead in a building collapse in Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja on Saturday.Read more

10. Ruthless Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 4-0 in epic El Clasico

Barcelona put up an epic performance on Saturday night as they put four past rivals Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.Read more

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