These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. In tit-for-tat, NNPP faction expels Kwankwaso for anti-party activity, fund misappropriation
A faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) headed by Major Agbo has expelled the former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for alleged anti-party activities and misappropriation of funds.
2. Abuja airport second runway to be ready in 12 months – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said on Tuesday the second runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, would be completed in 12 months.
3. Edo Dep Gov, Shaibu, withdraws suit against Obaseki
Philip Shuaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, on Tuesday, dropped the lawsuit he brought before the Federal High Court to obstruct what he claimed were conspiracies by the governor, Godwin Obaseki, to have him removed from office.
4. Abia election: Gov Otti to know fate October 6.
The Abia State election petition tribunal on Tuesday fixed October 6 for judgement in the petition challenging Governor Alex Otti’s victory in the March 18 governorship election in the state.
5. 11 years after, Fayemi admits fuel subsidy protest under Jonathan was ‘mere politics’
The former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, said on Tuesday the January 2012 protest against the removal of fuel subsidy by former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration had a political undertone.
6. At a meeting with Indian billionaire, Tinubu assures investors of ‘good profits’ in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured Indian investors of good profits in Nigeria.
7. Wale Tinubu addresses acquisition of Agip from ENI, awaits ministerial approval
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, said the acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC Ltd) from ENI shows the importance of local investors.
8. Oando, Omatek, others extend Nigerian capital market’s bullish run with N30.3bn gain
The value of investments in the Nigerian capital market rose by 0.08 percent on Tuesday.
9. DSS arrests Nasarawa officials, traders for diversion of palliatives
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some officials of the Nasarawa State Emergency Agency (NASEMA) and other individuals over the diversion and sale of palliatives meant for vulnerable people in the state.
10. Nigeria, Egypt battle for Paris 2024 Paralympics tickets
The battle for the continent’s highest slots in the table tennis event of Paris 2024 Paralympics will be between Nigeria and Egypt when the qualifying tournament begins on September 20 in Egypt.
