Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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

1. EFCC re-arraigns former Kwara Governor, Ahmed, commissioner for alleged N5.8bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed alongside his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu on a 14-count amended charge bordering on alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N5.78 billion.Read more

2. Witness testifies against Emefiele in Abuja Court over alleged procurement irregularities

An Abuja High Court, on Monday, heard testimony from prosecution witness Stephen Gana, former Head of Procurement Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), alleging preferential treatment for Emefiele’s companies in vehicle procurement contracts.Read more

3. Kano Hisbah declares suspended Jigawa commissioner wanted for alleged adultery

The Kano State Hisbah Board has declared the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, wanted for alleged adultery.Read more

4. DHQ debunks rumours of appointment of acting COAS, warns against calls for military coup

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has debunked rumours making the rounds that an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has been appointed by the Nigerian Army following the sickness of the substantive COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja who is undergoing treatment abroad.Read more

5. Mysterious sit-at-home paralyzes Umuahia as IPOB denies involvement

Abia State’s capital, Umuahia, was paralyzed on Monday by an unclaimed sit-at-home directive, sparking widespread disruption. Although the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) denied responsibility, the move is believed to be connected to the ongoing detention of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.Read more

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6. PDP brands Ganduje’s ‘APC ready to capture South-West’ remark as irresponsible

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday warned the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje and his party to stay away from Ondo State ahead of the November 16 governorship in the state.Read more

7. Dangote Group to withdraw ₦100bn suit against NMDPRA, others

The Dangote Industry Limited (DIL), the parent company of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant, has declared its readiness to withdraw the ₦100 billion suit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).Read more

8. Ethiopian Airlines defends Nigeria Air deal against Keyamo’s accusations

The Ethiopian Airlines Consortium has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in its dispute with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo over the Nigeria Air project. In a letter dated October 15, consortium representative Michael Adebayo challenged Keyamo to provide proof for his allegations.Read more

9. Immigration confirms Bobrisky’s arrest near Benin Republic

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky.Read more

10. Why women footballers are urging FIFA to drop Saudi oil deal

Over 100 professional women footballers have signed an open letter urging FIFA to cancel its sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.Read more

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