The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Friday, April 18

Here are the 10 top stories that become headlines throughout the country today.

1. AFDB boss, Adesina, identify the causes of African economic stagnation

African Development Bank President (AFDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has renewed her call so that African countries freed themselves from the poverty cycle by stopping exports of raw materials and embracing industrialization through the addition of values. Read more

2. The Finnish Court set a June date for Simon Ekpa’s performance

The Finnish Court has set a June date for the trial of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Biafra, (Brige), Simon Ekpa, who was arrested last year by the Finnish police along with the other four with accusations related to alleged terrorist activities. Read more

3. Armed people attack Natasha’s family home in Kogi

Armed people on Tuesday attacked the Senator family’s home representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uuduaghan, in the Obeiba community in the Okehi regional region in the state. Read more

4. The highland government investigates alleged livestock poisoning

The State Government of the highlands has begun an investigation of alleged livestock poisoning in the Tafi Gana community in the Bassa Regional Government in the state.

5. The Nigerian government set a 8,000MW power target in 2027

The federal government has set ambitious targets to produce and distribute at least 8,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity at the end of the first term of office of the Ball President Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Thursday, April 17

6. ‘Piracy of the Nigerian Procurement Process: Threats to Democracy, Development’ – Prp

The People’s redemption party (PRP), has condemned what is described as “Erosion of the Integrity of Our Democracy Institutions and the impact of this corruption on national development” after the alleged piracy of the Nigerian procurement process.

7. The task of the Ecowas State Senegal about Investment Promotion

Senegal has urged the Economic Community of State -Member States of West African Countries (ECOWAS) to increase steps that will promote and attract foreign investment to their respective countries.

8. The Nigerian power sector generates N700BN’s revenue in 2024-Adelabu

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said on Thursday that the sector generated the N700 billion revenue last year. Read more

9. NSCDC reveals illegal crude oil dumps, arrest 7 in Abuja

The Nigerian Civil Defense Corps and Defense Corps (NSCDC) has found five illegal crude dumps in Abuja. Read more

10. Drama late as Man Utd Win Thriller Lyon to reach the Europa semifinals, spur

Manchester United put a fantastic performance in extra time to beat Lyon at Old Trafford and reach the European League semifinals.

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