The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, September 1

Here are 10 top stories throughout the country

1. ‘Bandits who killed thousands, rape women must be eliminated, not given a peace agreement’ – Shehu Sani

Former MPs who represented the Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani had advocated the abolition of bandits who kidnapped and killed their victims and rape women instead of giving them a peaceful agreement after their cruelty. Read more

2. Tinubu explains the importance of Nin-Sim’s relationship

President Tinubu Bola has said that the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) with a SIM card has significantly reduced fraud and improved Nigeria’s national security.

3. Sowore sued the Government of Nigeria, Meta, X for violation of rights

Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyle Sowore, has filed a lawsuit for the enforcement of basic rights against the Federal Government in the Federal High Court, Abuja.

4. Tinubu returns to Abuja after a 12 -day trip abroad

Tinubu Ball President on Tuesday night returned to Abuja after a short trip to France. Read more

5. PDP said zoning did not prohibit candidates from 2027 presidential contests

The Democratic People’s Party (PDP) has clarified that the regulation of zoning will not prevent candidates from other regions in the country from participating in presidential tickets in the 2027 general election. Read more

6. DSS filed a criminal claim against Sowore for alleged posting in Tinubu

The State Service Department (DSS), on Tuesday, submitted a criminal claim of five counts of Sahara’s politician and journalist publisher, Omoyle Sowore, accused him of making wrong statements and slandered against Bola President Ahmed Tinubu.

7. Nine saved from Afrilland Towers Blaze in Lagos

Emergency respondents rescued nine victims from fires in the six -storey building in Afrilland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island on Tuesday. Read more

8. Police arrested three kidnappers at Akwa Ibom

The police operation in Akwa Ibom has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping in Nung Oku, the region of the Ibesikpo Asutan regional government.

9. Armed people reportedly killed Customs officers in Kebbi

Armed vessels reportedly shot dead Nigerian Customs Service Officers (NCS) in the Kebbi state on Monday. Read more

10. UCL: Mbappe Spotkicks Hand Madrid Victory as Arsenal, Qarabag Seal Late Wins

Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties to help Real Madrid beat Marsielle 2-1 in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Read more