These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Rivers govt files fresh case against Amaechi for alleged sale of assets
The Rivers State government has filed a fresh suit against the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at the state High Court in Port Harcourt over the alleged sale of state assets, ThisDay reports.
2. DSS alleges disgruntled politicians behind smear campaign against DG
The Department of State Services (DSS) claimed on Tuesday some disgruntled politicians were behind the smear campaign against its Director-General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
3. PDP CRISIS: Ortom re-enforces G5 stand, denies group endorsed Atiku
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has told Nigerians to disregard stories making the rounds that the renegade G5 governors have finally endorsed the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, for the 2023 election.
4. Nigerian govt addresses fears over possible cancellation of 2023 elections
In response to concerns raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the likely postponement of the 2023 general elections courtesy of insecurity, the Nigerian Government on Tuesday allayed such fears, saying the election would hold as scheduled.
5. Buhari rallies Nigerians behind Tinubu at APC campaign in Yobe
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the Nigerians to vote for the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in next month’s election.
6. NGX: Investors drop N134.2bn as FBN Holdings, BUA Cement top trading
The investment value in the Nigerian capital market dropped by 0.47 percent at the close of trading on Tuesday.
7. 200 may lose jobs as Meta shuts down East African hub
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has shut down its East African content moderation hub, a development that may cost 200 staff their jobs.
8. Police arrests suspected gunrunners in Zamfara
Police operatives in Zamfara have arrested two suspected gunrunners and live ammunition in the state.
9. Bandits release abducted ex-army officer, children in Zamfara
Bandits in Zamfara have released the abducted former army officer, Rabiu Garba Yandoto, and his two children.
10. WWC: Our focus is to advance from group stage, says Falcons boss Waldrum
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum is optimistic of an impressive performance at the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup finals coming up in Australia & New Zealand in the summer.
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