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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, October 3, 2024

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October 3, 2024

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

1. President Tinubu departs Abuja for UK on annual leave

President Bola Tinubu will today leave the country on a two-week holiday for his annual leave in the United Kingdom.Read more

2. Reps reject CFR honour for Speaker, Abass, demand GCON

In a unified stance, members of the House of Representatives from various political parties on Wednesday argued that Speaker Tajudeen Abbas be awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).Read more

3. ‘Politics involved in naira redesign under Emefiele,’ Ex-CBN deputy governor tells court

A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi, on Wednesday, told the Federal Capital Territory High (FCT) Court in Maitama, Abuja, that the naira redesign was influenced by politics.Read more

4. ICPC confirms recovery of N13bn diverted funds in September

The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu, said on Wednesday the commission recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September.Read more

5. Senate summons Umahi over deteriorating Oyo-Ogbomosho Road

The Senate on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over the deplorable condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho Road.Read more

6. Rivers Gov, Fubara, declares two-day public holiday for LG elections

Ahead of the local government elections in Rivers State slated for this Saturday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared two days of public holiday.Read more

7. Amid service disruptions, Zenith, First banks warn customers against fraudsters

As First Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc continue to battle service disruptions, the tier 1 banks have warned it’s millions of customers to be wary of activities of fraudsters who may solicit their details under the guise of helping to resolve the issues.Read more

8. AfDB urges Africa to adopt technology to ensure food security

The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has canvassed the adoption of technology, supported by the right policy environment and investment to transform agricultural productivity in a bid to ensure food security for Africans.Read more

9. EFCC arrests 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers State.Read more

10. Lookman scores, provides assist in Atalanta win over Shakhtar

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was in action for Atalanta in their 3-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night.Read more

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