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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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October 23, 2024

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

1. Senate summons NDLEA Chairman to address allegations against Senator Ashiru

The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, established an ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, Deputy Majority Leader.Read more

2. Nigeria investigating Gulf of Guinea as major route for arms trafficking – Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Tuesday the Federal Government is investigating the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) as a major route for arms trafficking into Nigeria.Read more

3. Tinubu urges ASUU, NASU, others to ensure uninterrupted sessions in universities

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, appealed to Nigerian universities staff to prioritize peace and seize negotiation opportunities, ensuring uninterrupted academic sessions.Read more

4. Ex-Nigerian lawmaker, Farouk Lawan, regains freedom after 5-year sentence for bribery

Farouk Lawan, a former Kano State Federal lawmaker and member of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday regained freedom after serving a five-year prison term for bribery.Read more

5. Bill to split Oyo into two states makes progress in House of Reps

Nigeria’s House of Representatives took a significant step Tuesday, advancing a bill to divide Oyo State into two distinct entities.Read more

6. Supreme Court reserves judgment on constitutional challenge by 16 states against EFCC

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment regarding a legal challenge brought by 16 states against the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other related agencies.Read more

7. Nigerian govt sets up committee to address recurring national grid collapse

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has set up a six-member committee to advise the Federal Government on measures to make the national grid robust and reliable.Read more

8. IMF projects Nigeria’s economy will grow by 3.2% in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.2% in 2025.Read more

9. Police arrests 4 over disappearance of NYSC member in Rivers

Police operatives in Rivers have arrested four persons in connection with the sudden disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in the state.Read more

10. UCL: Arsenal, Milan win as Real Madrid fight back to thrash Dortmund

Arsenal bounced back from their shock defeat against Bournemouth last Sunday to seal a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Read more

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