Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, March 14

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Keyamo declares ‘no turning back’ on cashless system. airport policy

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said on Friday that the Federal Government will continue its cashless policy at the country’s airports.Read more

2. ‘Unnecessary distractions,’ Governor Aiyedatiwa reacts to court ruling barring him from running for another term

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the court decision barring him from contesting the 2028 gubernatorial election in the state as an unnecessary distraction.Read more

3. LIES! Obi rejected Bwala’s claim that he was asked to join the 2023 campaign

Peter Obi, former Labor Party (Nigeria) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has denied accusations of trying to recruit Daniel Bwala into his campaign team.Read in full

4. NUC sets up committee to hunt down fake universities and degree mills

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has set up a committee to tackle the proliferation of illegal universities and degree mills in Nigeria.Read more

5. The Naira fetched N5.27 against the dollar in the official market

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated further against the United States dollar at the official window on Friday.Read more

READ ALSO: Keyamo says there is ‘no turning back’ on cashless. airport policy

6. Troops reopen Imo road which was closed for 3 years

Troops operating under the 34 Artillery Brigade have reopened the Lilu–Eketutu Road in Imo State.Read more

7. FRSC mobile court convicted 20 motorists

At least 20 motorists have been punished for various traffic offenses by the Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).Read more

8. Comedian Broda Shaggi hospitalized after alleged shooting while filming a comedy drama in Ogun

Authorities have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident that left renowned Nigerian comedian and content creator Samuel Perry, known as Broda Shaggi, hospitalized after suffering a gunshot injury during the production of a comedy drama.Read more

9. Four US crew members died after a military refueling plane crashed in Iraq

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed that four American service members died after a Boeing KC‑135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq.Read more

10. Iran rejects Trump’s warning, insists team will pay for it at World Cup

Iran’s national football team rejected Donald Trump’s comments that its players could face safety risks if they travel to the United States to watch the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Read more