Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, April 24

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. DSS charges El’Rufai for allegedly tapping NSA Ribadu’s phone

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el’Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly tapping the phone of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.Read more

2. Peter Obi in closed door meeting with ‘struggling’ Bauchi governor, Mohammed

Presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Peter Obi on Thursday held a meeting with Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed.Read more

3. APC shifts presidential and gubernatorial primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the presidential primaries to May 23.Read more

4. Alleged N33.8b fraud: Former Minister of Electricity Knows the Fate of June 9

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday set June 9 for judgment in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged N33.8 billion fraud.Read more

5. The Senate confirmed Darma as minister

The Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma to be appointed Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Read more

6. The NCC ordered telecom companies to compensate customers with airtime for poor service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to compensate customers for poor network quality through airtime credits under a nationwide strengthened regulatory enforcement framework.Read more

7. Naira lost N5.46 against the dollar at the official window

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, slumped against the United States dollar at the official window on Thursday.Read more

8. Yahaya Bello: The court will decide on the EFCC’s request to bring back the evidence for viewing on Friday

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday deferred Fruday’s decision on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) application to re-present an exhibit to its witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for alleged money laundering.Read more

9. Cross River traced 10 contacts when new concerns about COVID-19 emerged

The Cross River State Government has identified and isolated 10 people who had contact with Chinese nationals linked to the recent re-emergence of COVID-19 in Nigeria.Read more

10. Senate raises concerns over insecurity, gives option to halt politics in eight states

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday stepped up its response to the country’s deteriorating security situation, urging the Federal Government to consider drastic emergency measures – including the suspension of political activities in some of the worst-affected northern states.Read more