10 headlines from all newspapers in Indonesia, Sunday, August 18, 2024

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

1. 18 months later, Abdulsalami’s peace committee opens up about pressure to cancel the 2023 presidential election

Former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Friday that the National Peace Committee (NPC) was being urged to persuade the National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the 2023 presidential election.Read more

2. Peter Obi calls for action to combat insecurity and economic hardship

Former Labour presidential candidate Peter Obi has sounded the alarm over growing insecurity and economic hardship in Nigeria, urging collective action to address the escalating crisis. Read more

3. Tinubu cuts Nigeria’s delegation to UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a reduction in the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, United States.Read more

4. Former Governors Daniel and Amosun speak out on Nigeria-Chinese firm dispute, offer support

Former Ogun State Governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun have broken their silence on the dispute between Nigeria and Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Limited. Read more

5. Amnesty International alleges more than 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are being held in Nigerian prisons

Amnesty International on Friday alleged that more than 1,000 #EndBadGovernance protesters were being held in prisons across the country. Read more

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6. DPR demands immediate return of kidnapped medical students

The House of Representatives on Saturday condemned the kidnapping of 20 medical students in Benue State.Read more

7. FIRS seeks legislative support to regulate crypto industry

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is seeking support from the National Assembly to enact a comprehensive law to regulate the cryptocurrency industry in Nigeria. Read more

8. Police arrest two men on suspicion of motor vehicle theft in Lagos

Police officers in Lagos have arrested two men for allegedly masterminding the theft of vehicles in the state.Read more

9. Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Mushin Flyover, the 5th along the Lagos Red Line

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday commissioned the construction of the Red Line Flyover in the Mushin area of ​​the state. Read more

10. Lewandowski scores as Barca start La Liga season with win over Valencia

Robert Lewandowski scored as Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over Valencia in their La Liga opener on Saturday night. Read more

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