The top 10 stories from all Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday, August 20

Here are the top 10 stories throughout the country.

1. The Government Forum launched the ‘Investopedia’ platform to display investment opportunities

The Nigerian Governor Forum (NGF) on Tuesday launched Investopedia, a new investment platform aimed at opening capital, increasing work, accelerating infrastructure development, and stimulating economic growth throughout the country. Read more

2. Peter Obi warned the Nigerians against the vote trade, calling it a threat to democracy

Peter Obi, a presidential candidate from the Labor Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, has warned the Nigerians not to sell their votes, describing the practice as one of the worst dangers for the country’s democratic system. Read more

3. Presidential Offer 2027 Amaechi ‘Died When Arriving’ – Wike

Federal Capital Region Minister, Nyesom Wike, has override its predecessor opportunity, Rotimi Amaechi, who fought successfully in the 2027 presidential election, stated that the former Minister of Transportation’s ambition “Died at the time of arrival.” Read more

4. Ineec improvement August 21 for the additional selection of Zamfara in five polling units

The Independent National Election Commission (Inec) has scheduled additional elections for August 21 in five voting units from the constituents of the southern state assembly Kaura Namoda in the state of Zamfara.

5. Nigeria lost $ 10 billion every year due to food imports – Minister Agric

Nigeria spends more than $ 10 billion every year for food imports, including wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and even tomato paste, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Read more

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6. Tension grew when Ooni refused a response to the alaafin ultimatum to the dispute over the title of the Chief

Ooni from Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has refused to comment on the 48 -hour ultimatum issued by Alaafin Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, for the awarding of the head title.

7. 2baba and wife Natasha Osawaru reportedly expect the first child together

It has been claimed that the nigerian music icon is innocent idibia, better known as the stage name 2baba, and his newly married wife, Natasha Osawaru, expects their first child together. Read more

8. Meta Attorney General Texas Probe, character.

Ken Paxton, Attorney General Texas, has launched an investigation into the AI chatbot business character and the meta platform. AI overclaim that they make a statement “misleading or cheating” about the capacity of their platforms to offer mental health assistance. Read more

9. Russia returned the body of 1,000 Ukrainian troops for their 19

Russian authorities said they had returned the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian troops, in return for the corpse of 19 Russian soldiers who were killed in battle. Read more

10. Home Eagles defeated Congo to end Chan’s campaign with victory

Home-based Super Eagles have come out of the African nations (Chan) even though they beat Congo 2-0 in their last group match on Tuesday. Read more