Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, October 1

Here are the top 10 news stories across the country.

1. Makinde challenged Umahi to reveal full details of the cost of the coastal highway project

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the Federal Government’s handling of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, particularly the lack of transparency around its costs.Read more

2. Joe Igbokwe intensifies campaign against the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has called on the Nigerian government not to bow to mounting pressure and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).Read more

3. Boko Haram attacks a Borno military post, killing four soldiers

At least four soldiers were killed when suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military post along the Damaturu–Maiduguri Road in Kaga Local Government Area of ​​Borno State on Friday.Read more

4. The EFCC indicted former NSITF chairman, Ngozi Olejeme, for alleged N1 billion fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday charged former chairman of the board of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme, for alleged N1 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja.Read more

5. Representatives will investigate mismanagement of funds spent on oil spill cleanup

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has inaugurated an Ad hoc Committee to investigate the mismanagement of funds released by the Federal Government for the cleanup of the oil spill in the Niger Delta.Read more

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6. AA Crisis: INEC insists it is complying with court orders, blaming the media for giving a wrong picture

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied media reports stating that it is opposing a Federal High Court order issued in Osogbo, Osun State, regarding the leadership dispute within the Action Alliance (AA) political party.Read more

7. Customs urges commitment to the National Single Window project

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has called for commitment from all stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) initiative aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s import and export processes through an integrated digital platform.Read more

8. “Family Over Fame” – Adekunle Gold shares a powerful message about fatherhood

Award-winning Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about his journey to fatherhood, stating that no level of fame or success will come before his family.Read more

9. The space race is just heating up as NASA, Blue Origin prepares for a twin Mars mission

In a breakthrough step in interplanetary exploration, NASA and Blue Origin are preparing to launch two spacecraft to Mars, marking one of the most ambitious joint missions ever undertaken between a public space agency and a private space company.Read more

10. Nigeria boosts World Cup qualification hopes with Lesotho win

The Super Eagles of Nigeria boosted their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Lesotho 2-1 on Friday night.Read more