Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, February 27

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

1. Drama in court as judge refuses to step down in Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja stood his ground on Wednesday, dismissing a request for his withdrawal from the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.Read more

2. NAFDAC DG raises alarm over life threats, calls for death penalty for fake drug offenders

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has expressed grave concern over the threats to her life and the safety of the agency’s staff, urging the government to provide more protection as they continue to combat the dangers posed by counterfeit and substandard drugs.Read more

3. Foreign fraud syndicates targeting Nigeria, says EFCC chairman

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of organized foreign fraud syndicates setting up operations within Nigeria’s major cities.Read more

4. Reps urge Wike to appoint substantive Auditor-General for FCT Area Councils

The House of Representatives has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to swiftly appoint a substantive Auditor-General for the Area Councils, in accordance with the law.Read more

5. ‘Babangida used book launch to raise funds for his library, not for genuine forgiveness’ —Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 presidential elections, Omoleye Sowore, has accused ex-military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), of using the recent launching of his book, ‘A Journey In Service’, to raise funds for his library and not an avenue to seek genuine forgiveness from Nigerians for annulling the June 12, 1993 presidential election.Read more

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6. Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price by N65/Litre ahead of Ramadan

In a move aimed at providing relief to Nigerians ahead of the Ramadan season, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol.Read more

7. MOHBAD’S DEATH: Court acquits Naira Marley, Sammy Larry, Primeboy; nurse to face trial

The Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, acquitted Naira Marley in the case involving the death of his former label signee, Mohbad.Read more

8. Jude Okoye remanded in prison custody as EFCC charges him with ₦1.3bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of music duo P-Square, with laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59.Read more

9. Mohbad’s father questions singer’s decision to buy two plots of land in his son, Liam’s name

Mr Joseph Aloba, the father of late Afropop musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has queried the decision of his late son to buy two plots of land in the name of his grandson, Liam.Read more

10. Arsenal drop points again; Man City, Utd secure wins as Liverpool cruise

Arsenal have again dropped points in their race for the Premier League title this seas as they were held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest.Read more

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