These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. 2023: Nigerian politicians looking for loopholes in BVAS ahead of elections – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday claimed that some politicians in the country are plotting to manipulate the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of next month’s elections.
2. 2023: Atiku confirms talks with Kwankwaso, Obi
The People Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, said on Tuesday he has been holding talks with his New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the Labour Party flag bearer, Peter Obi, for possible support in next month’s election.
3. Reps approve Buhari’s request for N1tr loan
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for an additional N1 trillion loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
4. Campaign director, other LP leaders in North-East dump Obi for Atiku
A Director of the Labour Party presidential campaign council in Bauchi State, Alhassan Bawu, has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
5. Adeleke dismisses allegation of certificate forgery
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday dismissed the allegation of school certificate forgery.
6. NGX: Zenith Bank, GTCO lead trading as investors make N44.03bn in 5 hours
Investors in the Nigerian capital market pocketed N44.03 billion following a 0.15 percent growth in equity capitalization at the close of trading on Tuesday.
7. ‘Subject to certain criteria,’ CBN sheds light on acceptance of old Naira notes after deadline
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified its governor, Godwin Emefiele’s position on the old currency notes.
8. Suspected herdsmen kill DPO, two policemen, five others in fresh Benue attacks
Suspected herdsmen have killed the Divisional Police Officers (DPO) in charge of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, Mamud Abubakar and two other officers.
9. Human Rights Commission to investigate alleged secret abortion by Nigerian military
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has set up a panel to look into the allegation of an abortion program by the military in the North-East.
10. Jorginho set for Arsenal as Chelsea agree £12m deal
Italy midfielder Jorginho is set to join Arsenal from Chelsea after both sides have agreed to a £12m deal.
