The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Friday, September 19

Here are 10 top stories throughout the country

1. The river assembly continues the legislative task after six months of emergency rules

After six months of political deadlock and federal supervision, the Rivers State Council held its first official plenary session on Thursday at 10 am, signifying a big step towards recovery of normality in the state government.

2. I will not force the Commissioner in Fubara – Wike

Federal Capital Region Minister (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said that on Thursday he would not force the commissioner to the Governor of the State Rivers who returned, Siminaayi Fubara. Read more

3. Atiku blamed Tinubu’s leadership, quoting insecurity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has linked Nigeria’s insecurity with what he described as a failure of political leadership under President Tinubu Bola.

4. EFCC Re-Arraigns Agunloye for the Purpose of Fraad $ 6 Mill

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, archived former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, for alleged $ 6 billion fraud in the contract award for Mambika Hydroelectric Station at the High Federal Capital Territory (FCT), APO. Read more.

5. Ohaneze President Mbata Begs Tinubu to release the leader of Ipob Nnamdi Kanu

President General Ohanaze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has requested the President of the Tinubu soccer to free the leader of the Biafra indigenous people (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, said there was no more justification to maintain the Biafran agitator.

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6. Nigeria, a typical example of where democracy is dying ‘ – OBI PEETER

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labor Party, has increased concerns over the democratic state in Nigeria, describing the country as “a distinctive example in which democracy is dying.” Read more

7. FG, State, LGAS shared N2.2Trn in August, said Faac

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has revealed that they shared a total of N2.22 trillion among three levels of government in August from a total of N3.63 trillion. Read more

8. Katsina Bandit Kingpin freed 28 prisoners after a peaceful meeting with government officials

The famous bandit leader, Isya Akwashi Garwa, has released 28 victims he kidnapped in the Fascari Regional Government in the state of Katsina after a peaceful meeting that he held with traditional authorities and local residents in the area. Read more

9. Ndlea rejects the trend of the trend of Nigerian pilgrims released in Saudi

The National Medicine Law Enforcement Agency (Ndlea) has clarified that the photos of three new Nigerian pilgrims were released by Saudi Authorities that were circulating were not authentic.

10. UCL: Rashford Nets Brace in Barca Wins when Man City beats Napoli

Marcus Rashford made a spectacular early Champions League with Barcelona when he scored two goals to help the Spanish team beat Newcastle United 2-1. Read more