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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, October 6, 2024

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October 6, 2024

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

1. Fubara-backed APP wins 22 chairmanship seats in Rivers local council election

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has won 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats in Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State.Read more

2. Zulum presents 2024 supplementary budget of N61bn to Borno Assembly

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has presented the 2024 supplementary budget of N61 billion to the State House of Assembly for approval.Read more

3. Former President Jonathan speaks on Rivers LG poll, calls for caution

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for caution as the contentious local council elections in Rivers State continues to generate controversy.Read more

4. My focus is not on 2027 elections but Nigeria’s development – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to the development of the country for future generations.Read more

5. Kukah charges Nigerians to hold leaders accountable

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Kukah, on Saturday, charged Nigerians to compel their leaders to fulfill pre-election promises.Read more

6. APC commends Benue electoral commission over conduct of local council poll

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Benue State has commended the state Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) over the conduct of the local government election in the state.Read more

7. EFCC to go after companies, individuals evading tax

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, said on Friday the commission would go after corporate organisations evading tax in the country.Read more

8. Man kills pregnant wife, sets body ablaze in Lagos

Police operatives in Lagos have arrested a 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, for allegedly killing his pregnant wife and setting her body ablaze in the Ikorodu area of the state.Read more

9. Pogba’s four-year doping ban reduced to 18months

France and Juventus forward, Paul Pogba is set to resume playing again early next year following a long break from football occasioned by a doping ban.Read more

10. Eguavoen invites Lookman, Boniface, others for Libya double-header

Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 23 players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.Read more

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