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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, November 5, 2024

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November 5, 2024

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

1. Tinubu orders immediate release of minors detained in #EndBadGovernance protests

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of minors who were arrested and are currently facing prosecution related to their participation in the #EndBadGovernance protests.Read more

2. Tinubu swears in Bianca, Oduwole, 5 other new ministers

President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the seven new ministers at the State House, Abuja.Read more

3. Nigerian Army declares 44 soldiers wanted for desertion

The Nigerian Army has declared 44 soldiers wanted for desertion after they absconded from the war front in Borno State.Read more

4. Bobrisky leaves Nigeria days after arrest by EFCC aboard Amsterdam-bound plane (Video)

The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye Bobrisky, has finally left the shores of Nigeria.Read more

5. Atiku accuses Tinubu of theft in 2023 election, criticizes economic policies again

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, has renewed his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to abandon his “shambolic ‘bolekaja’ economic policies” that are negatively impacting Nigerians.Read more

6. Amidst backlash, Peter Obi claims church vigil comment twisted

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has found himself at the center of a heated debate following his suggestion for the conversion of church vigils into night shifts for productivity.Read more

7. Dangote Refinery alleges int’l firm hires depot to blend substandard petrol in Nigeria

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has alleged that an international trading company has hired a depot to blend substandard petroleum products in Nigeria.Read more

8. Nigerian govt to workers: No bank switch required for salary accounts

The Federal Government has assured workers they are not required to switch banks linked to their Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) salary accounts.Read more

9. Equatorial Guinea’s financial agency head arrested amid S*xtape scandal involving VIPs’ families

Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sextapes involving the wives and sisters of prominent figures in the country.Read more

10. Lookman reacts to win over Napoli after netting brace in thriller

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reacted to Atalanta’s victory over Serie A leaders Napoli.Read more

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