Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, October 1, 2024

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

1. Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s 23rd CJN

President Bola Tinubu on Monday sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial history.Read more

2. Interior minister commits to overhauling Nigerian Correctional Service amid Bobrisky controversy

In a significant move towards reforming the Nigerian Correctional Service, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has pledged to address serious allegations of misconduct within the system.Read more

3. ‘Presidency is filled with impulsive liars,’ Nigerians tackle Adelabu over claims on power supply

Nigerians have disagreed with claims by Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on power supply in the country.Read more

4. Police deploys operatives, equipment ahead of #FearlessInOctober protest

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel and equipment to prevent breakdown of law and order ahead of the planned #FearlessInOctober protest slated for Tuesday across the country.Read more

5. Bobrisky absent as VeryDarkMan, Adeyanju, appear before Reps over bribery allegations

The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye Olanrewaju aka Bobrisky was conspicuously absent when social media activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, appeared before the House of Representatives committee on Monday.Read more

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6. Abure LP faction critiques Tinubu administration on independence anniversary, calls for overhaul

The Julius Abure faction of the Labour Party criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration on Monday, urging him to conduct a thorough evaluation of his government and dismiss ministers and heads of agencies who have failed to advance the country.Read more

7. Dangote Group unveils plan to transport refined products by sea

In a significant move to alleviate pressure on road networks and facilitate exports to other African countries, the Dangote Group has announced plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea.Read more

8. Low expectations as Nigeria begins Naira-for-crude deal

The announcement on the planned commencement of the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Refinery has been greeted by low expectations among Nigerians.Read more

9. Court orders X to pay additional $1.5m fine to resume operations in Brazil

Social media giant, X (formerly Twitter), has been forced to shell out an additional sum of $1.5 million fine to resume operations in Brazil.Read more

10. Trump, Kamala Harris present contrasting plans for America in presidential rallies

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday presented starkly contrasting visions for America’s future in their recent speeches.Read more

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