Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, November 14, 2024

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

1. Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala set to be reappointed for second term as WTO DG

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set to be reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).Read more

2. OBIdient Movement, Labour Party clash, as vice chairman fires back at Nat’l coordinator

Labour Party’s North-Central Vice-Chairman, Ibrahim Idoko, has fired back at Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the ‘Obidient Movement’, for claiming the movement is larger than the party and responsible for its newfound prominence.Read more

3. New Edo gov, Okpebholo, in sweeping move dissolves state boards, terminates political appointments

New governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of all existing boards and termination of all political appointments, including those of Permanent Secretaries appointed outside the state’s civil service.Read more

4. ‘Okowa has nothing to hide’, aide dismisses reports of EFCC arrest

Oliva Ifeajika, former chief press secretary to Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, came to the defense of the ex-governor of Delta State, dismissing claims that he diverted public funds during his eight-year tenure.Read more

5. DHQ confirms Lakurawa terrorists use social media, money to recruit Nigerian youths

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that the Lakurawa Islamist terror group, has been making use of the social media as well as financial incentives and other welfare packages to recruit Nigerian youths into their fold.Read more

6. Obaseki embarks on medical vacation after exit as Edo governor

The former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has proceeded on a medical vacation.Read more

7. Nigeria’s crude oil production rises to 1.33mbpd in October

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has disclosed that Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production increased marginally to 1.33 million barrels per day (bpd) in October 2024.Read more

8. Afreximbank approves $200m finance facility for BUA group

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has facilitated a landmark US$200 million corporate finance facility for the BUA Group.Read more

9. Lagos govt arrests 94 suspected criminals in midnight raid

The Lagos State government has arrested 94 suspects in a midnight raid in the state.Read more

10. Biden meets Trump at White House, promises smooth handover in January

The United States President, Joe Biden, on Wednesday met the President-elect, Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington.Read more

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