The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Friday, April 4

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

1. Inec rejects the petition to remember the Akpoti-Uuduaghan senator

The Independent National Election Commission (Inec) has stated that the petition seeking the withdrawal of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uuduaghan, who represented the KOGI central senatorial district, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements needed for such actions. Read more

2. PDP to appeal on the court’s decision on EDO Election

The Democratic People’s Party (PDP) has decided to appeal to the election of the State Governor Edo Edo Petition the court regarding last year’s governor election in the state.

3. Umahi denied because the N200M during the 2014 Governor’s campaign

Minister of Work, Dave Umahi, on Thursday denied because a businessman, Ny. Tracyn, Ohiri, N200 million for the promotional material he installed during the 2014 Governor’s campaign. Read more

4. DHQ rejected MNJTF Niger withdrawal reports

The defense head office has rejected the report of the withdrawal of the Republic of Niger from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF). Read more

5. ‘How did I survive the kidnapper’s nest,’ said NYSC Boss, Tsiga

Former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (Retd), said that on Thursday he lived alive from the kidnappers who were seen by God’s mercy. Read more

Also read: Top 10 Stories from All Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, April 3

6. Wanted Bandit, Bello Turji, Swaking forward, marking Sallah with the murder of 12 people in Sokoto

The most sought -after Kaying Bandit Nigeria, Bello Turji, has reappeared after he went under the radar for several weeks when he was reported to host the complicated Sallah celebration in Magira, the Isa Regional Government area at Sokoto State on Tuesday. Read more

7. Fitch predicts recession for countries, because Trump slams 14% of export tariffs from Nigeria, others

The new tariff for President Donald Trump will send a dramatic level of US tariffs to a level that has not been visible since around 1910 and can encourage many countries into the recession, the top ranking agent, the Ranking Fitch has been predicted. Read more

8. NNPCL HIKES Gasoline price amidst the appointment of new gceo

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the price of a Spirit Motor Premium (PMS) pump known as gasoline to N935 per liter in Ibadan, N925 per liter in Lagos, and N950 per liter in Abuja.
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9. The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake reached 3,085

The death toll from a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has increased to 3,085. Read more

10. Chelsea defeated Tottenham to return to the top four

Chelsea won a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, to return to the top four of the Premier League.

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