Top 10 news stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, June 20, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. Edo PDP expels Shaibu, Orbih for allegedly carrying out anti-party activities

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Wednesday sacked the former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, from the party over alleged anti-party activities.Read more

2. IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, revealed plans to negotiate with the Nigerian government for his release

Leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, says he will negotiate with the Federal Government over the ongoing trial.Read more

3. Abia PDP accused Governor Otti of lack of transparency in awarding contracts

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, slammed the state government for alleged lack of due process and transparency in awarding contracts.Read more

4. The court dismissed Binance director, Anjarwalla’s lawsuit against the EFCC

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Federal High Court, on Wednesday dismissed a fundamental rights lawsuit filed by crypto platform, Binance Holdings Limited executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).Read more

5. The strike will happen because ASUU gave the Nigerian government three weeks to meet demands

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday gave the Federal Government a three-week ultimatum to meet their demands or risk another strike at the institutions.Read more

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6. The Nigerian space agency will send the first citizen into space

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, revealed that it will send Nigerian citizens into space, 25 years after the country began space exploration.Read more

7. TotalEnergies will invest $550 million in Nigerian gas projects

French integrated multinational energy and petroleum company, TotalEnergies will invest $550 million to develop gas processing facilities in Rivers State to increase exports and domestic supply.Read more

8. Decrease in Nigeria’s import and export trade with the UK by N105 billion in one year

The decline in exports and imports has reduced Nigeria’s total trade with the UK by N105 billion in the first quarter of 2024 despite the higher realized value of the naira devaluation.Read more

9. Makinde approved the appointment of Olakulehin as the new Olubadan

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubody of lbadanland.Read more

10. $80,000 prize up for grabs as Omotayo, Edem leads team Nigeria in WTT Contender

In the absence of Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo and Offiong Edem will take center stage as Nigeria’s flag bearers in the 2024 WTT Contender singles event.Read more

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