Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nigeria risks becoming a ‘Banana Republic’ with continued harassment of journalists –Obi
Peter Obi,...
Nigerian voters 19m more than rest of West Africa – INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said on Tuesday the number of Nigeria’s registered voters surpassed that of...
N250K minimum wage, Kanu’s release: Organisers of EndBadGovernance protest list 17 demands for Nigerian...
Organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests on Tuesday presented 17 demands to the Federal Government ahead of the planned rallies slated for December 1.
The Publisher...
Osimhen, 22 other Super Eagles stars invited for Benin, Rwanda AFCONQ ties
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025...
Israeli airstrike kills 5 in West Bank
Five people were killed on Monday evening in an Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the incident on...
APC to adopt consensus option in Imo local council election
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said on Tuesday All the Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the September 21 local government...
NGX: Equities market sustain bullish sentiment as investors gain N271bn
The equities market sustained the bullish trend on Tuesday as investors gained N271 billion at the close of the day’s trading.
This followed an...
Anambra govt shuts school over student’s bullying
The Anambra State government on Tuesday ordered the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School in Awka over the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old...
Military will not accept calls for overthrow of Tinubu’s govt – Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, said on Tuesday the military would not heed calls for toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government.
Lagbaja...
LP sets up committee to instill discipline among members
The Labour Party has set up a seven-man disciplinary committee to curb the excesses of members in the party.
The LP National Chairman, Julius Abure,...
