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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, October 12, 2023

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. EFCC confirms investigation of ex-governors, Buhari’s ministers for alleged corruption The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Wednesday some former governors, ministers, and ministry officials are under investigation for alleged corruption.Read more 2. No evidence Tinubu forged CSU documents submitted to INEC – Report A report has …

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Edo Local Govt: APC, Edema, Imasuen ask Court to set aside September 2, Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Edema Omoleye Felix and Imaseun Kate, Plaintiffs in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1136/2023 are jointly seeking the court to set aside the September 2, 2023 local government election that was conducted by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSEIC). This prayer was contained in a ‘Motion On Notice To Set Aside’ filed in the Federal High Court …

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Gov Abiodun defends Tinubu govt, says president inherited ‘almost comatose’ economy

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun wants Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration because it inherited an “almost comatose” economy. Abiodun stated this on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. After succeeding Muhammadu Buhari in May, Tinubu swiftly enacted economic reforms meant to stimulate foreign investment and repair the state coffers. Nigerians are currently facing …

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Zenith Bank signs agreement with AfCFTA on trade portal

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat for the development of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal, for trade promotion within the African continent. The bank said in a statement that, the SMARTAfCFTA Portal had the capacity to provide information like trade indicators, market trends, custom tariffs, trade agreements, rules of origin, and …

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Gunmen kill monarch in Imo

Gunmen on Saturday night killed the Olu 1 of Otulu Amumara, in Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area of Imo State, Eze Joe-Benz Ochulor. The spokesman for the state police command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday in Owerri. He said: “The information is true. The traditional ruler was kidnapped at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. His body …

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Tinubu, Ganduje, Okorocha present as APC launches governorship campaign in Imo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday launched its campaign for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State. The campaign rally held in Owerri, the state capital, was attended by President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and other members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Others at the rally were governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Hyacinth …

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Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners hours after Hamas gives up 17 hostages

Israel has released 39 Palestinian prisoners held in the Jewish state. This followed the release of 17 hostages by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, in a deal brokered by the Qatari government. The hostages – 14 Israelis and three other foreign nationals – have been handed over to the Red Cross. The Israeli prison service confirmed the release of the …

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Affordable, reliable energy key to creating jobs in Africa – Seplat CEO

Affordable and reliable energy provides the right platform for businesses in Africa to create and retain jobs for its fast growing population and further make the Continent sustainable. Access to energy and energy security remains critical for the Continent, and Africa needs “affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern electricity for all” to drive the realization of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals …

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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, August 10, 2023

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Emefiele approaches court to stop trial for alleged illegal possession of firearms The suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has approached the Federal High Court, Lagos, to stop his trial for alleged illegal possession of firearms.Read more 2. Tinubu meets Muslim clerics on …

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