Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers - Thursday, January 16

Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers – Thursday, January 23

Top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers

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

1. Group drags ex-Akwa Ibom Gov, Emmanuel, to EFCC over alleged N1.5trn fraud

An anti-corruption group known as the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT), has dragged former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over an alleged misappropriation of state funds running into N1.5 trillion.Read more

2. IPOB leader, Kanu, slams N100bn suit on Buhari’s ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad, dor alleged defamation

The incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has slammed a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against a former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, at the Enugu High Court.Read more

3. Nigerian govt rejects contractors’ request for variation of Abuja airport project

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, said on Wednesday the Federal Government would not accept the N532 billion contract variation requested by contractors handling the Abuja International Airport second runway.Read more

4. ‘Unjust burden on Nigerians’ – NLC rejects tariff hike for telecommunication services

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of tariff hike for telecommunication services in the country.Read more

5. Ekweremadu’s wife, Beatrice, returns to Nigeria after release from UK prison

Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria following her release from a UK prison.Read more

6. Defence spokesman claims troops killed Bello Turji’s second in command, others in Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters claimed on Wednesday that troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed Aminu Kanawa, the second in command of notorious bandit leader in Zamfara State, Bello Turji.Read more

7. Nigeria govt justifies telecom tariff hike amid backlash

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has defended the recent 50% tariff increase for telecom services, attributing the decision to mounting economic challenges.Read more

8. Nigeria’s public debt hits N142tr

Nigeria’s public debt profile has increased by N8.02 trillion to hit N142.3 trillion as of September 30, 2024.Read more

9. Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok sign voluntary commitment to tackle hate speech

Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitch, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other social media platforms have all signed a voluntary commitment to tackle hate speech.Read more

10. UCL: Man City squander two-goal lead in PSG defeat; Arsenal, Real Madrid win

Manchester City were beaten 4-2 by Paris St-Germain after they squandered a two-goal lead at the French capital in a Champions League game on Wednesday night.Read more

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