These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Former NNPC GMD, Yakubu, sues EFCC over seized $9.8m, £74,000
The former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for refusing to release his $9.8 million, and £74,000 despite a court ruling clearing him on the corruption charges.
2. ‘APC rigged themselves into power,’ LP replies Buhari’s overconfidence jibe
The Labour Party on Friday described as false President Muhammadu Buhari’s position on the outcome of the February 25 presidential election.
3. Wike, Makinde visit Tinubu, urge support for president-elect
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, urged Nigerians to support the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his bid to reposition the country for development.
4. Sudan: Nigeria resumes evacuation of nationals Saturday
The Federal Government will begin the evacuation of the second batch of Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan on Saturday.
5. NGX: Transcorp, Access Corp top trading as investors earn N91.2bn
The value of investments in the Nigerian capital market rose to N28.53 trillion at the close of trading on Friday.
6. Herbert Wigwe increases stake in Access Bank with N11.3bn shares
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, has increased his stake in the financial institution to 8.13 percent.
7. Bankers explain scarcity of new naira notes in circulation as deadline for phase-out of old currency approaches
Bankers in Nigeria have given reasons for the prevalence of old naira notes in circulation with the deadline for their withdrawal about eight months away.
8. Police intercepts 4 AK-47 rifles from criminals in Kano
Police operatives in Kano have intercepted four AK-47 rifles from criminals in the state.
9. Police confirms 13 dead, 28 shops destroyed in Plateau tanker explosion
The Plateau State police command said on Friday 13 persons were killed and 28 shops destroyed in the fuel tanker explosion along the Bauchi Road in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
10. Over 10,000 to participate in historic Abuja Int’l Marathon, organisers say
Organizers of the first-ever Abuja International Marathon say over 10,000 participants are expected to file out for the historic race which begins at 6a.m, Saturday.
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