These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Court bars Ayu from parading himself as PDP national chairman
A High Court in Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Monday barred Dr Iyorchia Ayu from parading himself as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
2. INEC to hold supplementary 2023 elections April 15
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday states that all supplementary elections for the 2023 polls will be held on Saturday, April 15.
3. PDP alleges fresh plot by APC to alter Adamawa guber poll results
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of heinous plots to alter governorship election results in Adamawa State.
4. Atiku demands Fani-Kayode’s arrest over divisive comments
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest the Director of New Media for the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode,over alleged divisive comments.
5.Osun Gov, Adeleke, appeals to Oyetola for reconciliation after Appeal Court’s ruling
Osun State’s incumbent governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, claims that the state’s former governor, Gboyega Oyetola, failed to congratulate him on his victory at the Appeal Court.
6. Stock market nosedives by 2.08%, equity investors lose N621.99 billion
Nigerian stock market capitalisation plunged by –2.08 per cent on Monday, closing down at N29.28 trillion.
7. CBN increases loans to govt by N3.77trn in two months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that its loans to government have increased by N3.77 trillion during the first two months of 2023.
8. Ex-Boko Haram commander urges insurgents to leave the forests, reunite with families
A repentant Boko Haram commander, Adamu Rugurugu, has appealed to members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) to leave their hideouts in the forest, surrender their arms, and embrace peace.
9. Nigerian journalist, Jalingo Agba, remanded in prison for allegedly defaming Gov Ayade
Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, who is being tried for alleged treason, has been remanded in custody from Monday till Thursday.
10. Super Eagles reclaim top spot in AFCONQ group after fightback in Guinea-Bissau tie
Super Eagles of Nigeria fought back to secure a 1-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau in a matchday four encounter of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on Monday evening.
