The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Friday, August 8

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. 2027: Atiku, Mark, Amaechi ‘All are Jokers’, TUC rejects the ADC coalition, urged to focus on election reforms

The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has rejected the new coalition prospects formed under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing prominent members as “a group of comedians” and urged the Nigerians to divert focus towards meaningful election reforms. Read more.

2. Tinubu runs Nigeria like the Whatsapp Private Group – Lauretta Onochie

The former media aide for former Muhammadu Buhari President Lauretta Onochie, has summoned the President of Bola Tinubu, saying he runs Nigeria as a private WhatsApp group after the President’s failure to appoint a replacement for the country’s ambassador two years after taking his position. Read more

3. Applications to boycott local government elections

The People’s Action Party (APP) in Rivers has chosen to boycott the August 30 local government elections in the state.

4. Ex-Nimasa Dg, Jamoh said El-Rufai Members of the Utama APC despite the involvement of the opposition coalition

Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (Nimasa), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, on Thursday refused a report on the release of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, from the Congress of all Progressive (APC). Read more

5. CUPP demands direct release Sowore

The United Political Party Coalition (CUPP) has demanded a direct and unconditional release of the Sahara Reporter Publisher, Omoyle Sowore, by the police. Read more

6. Foods that are modified genetically are safe for consumption, but …, Nafdac provides clarification

The Director General of the National Agency for Administration and Control of Medicines and Medicines (Nafdac), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has stressed that genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food are no more dangerous to human health, as long as appropriate safety protocols are closely observed.

7. Keyamo ordered NCAA to prohibit Wasiu Ayinde from flying above the Abuja Airport incident

The Minister of Flight Development and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji’s music star, Wasiuu Ayinde, on the list of flight ban. Read more

8. Tinubu chose the former Chairman of the Local Council to lead the nerc

President Tinubu Bola has nominated Mr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chair/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC). Read more

9. The Lagos government clarifies the styrofoam ban not

The state government of Lagos on Thursday defended its decision to prohibit the use of disposable styrofoams in the state.

10. EFCC Arrest 11 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested 11 alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos.