Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. I came to work, not to earn money βTinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to deliver tangible results and make a positive impact on Nigeriaβs infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. Read more
2. EDO DECIDES: Ighodalo blames KPU officials for delay, asks for extension
Asue Ighodalo, a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State general election, has criticized the delay in the arrival of National Electoral Commission (NCC) officials at various polling units, and called for an extension of polling hours to compensate for the delay. Read more
3. Soludo confident APGA will win landslide victory in Anambra local council elections
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will make a landslide victory in the September 28 local council elections in the state. Read more
4. Edo Election: Oshiomhole clears APC of vote buying allegations
The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has denied allegations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was involved in vote buying.Read more
5. Nigeria’s naira is among the world’s worst-performing currencies βBloomberg
Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, has been among the world’s worst-performing currencies, according to a Bloomberg report.Read more
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6. Insecurity: APC urges Nigerian government to declare state of emergency in Zamfara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zanfara State on Saturday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state due to ongoing security challenges. Read more
7. INVESTIGATION: Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and other IOCs spread climate change disinformation related to pollution in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
Since 1958, multinational oil companies have been operating in Nigeriaβs Niger Delta region with devastating environmental consequences for local communities. Read more
8. Police arrest two women for alleged sale of twin babies in Lagos
Police officers in Lagos have arrested two women for allegedly selling twin babies in the state. Read more
9. EFCC handed over β¬5,100 obtained from fraudsters to the Spanish envoy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over proceeds of crime worth β¬5,100 to the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell.Read more
10. Dubois defeats Joshua in epic fight to retain world title
Nigerian-born British boxer Anthony Joshua was defeated by Daniel Dubois in an epic IBF heavyweight title fight on Saturday night. Read more
Top 10 news stories from across Nigerian newspapers, Sunday, September 22, 2024 first appeared on Latest Nigeria News | Headlines from Ripples Nigeria.