These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. Nigeria’s total public debt hits N68.9tn, as DMO gives Tinubu conditions for borrowing
Nigeria’s total public debt has hit N68.9 trillion, according to new figures obtained from the Debt Management Office (DMO), which warned President Bola Tinubu’s Government against borrowing more without taking certain steps.
2. Tinubu leaves France for London on ‘short private trip’
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday left Paris, the French capital for London, postponing his scheduled return to Nigeria.
3. ‘Unwarranted’ – Okonjo-Iweala reacts to attack over photos with Tinubu
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted to the backlash that trailed her picture with President Bola Tinubu in France.
4. APC ward suspends chairman for alleged misconduct in Cross River
The All Progressives Congress (APC) executives in Utugwang North Ward, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, have suspended the chairman, Paul Akpanke, for alleged misconduct.
5. Nigerian Army appoints new PSOs, GCOs, others in major reshuffle (See list)
The Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has approved the redeployment and appointment of some senior officers to command and formations across the country.
6. CBN directs banks to get customers’ social media handles to combat terrorism, money laundering
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed financial institutions to request their customers’ social media handles, as well as other personal information in a bid to combat money laundering and other various offences.
7. CBN warns banks dealing with politically exposed persons, issues new guideline
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new warning to banks and other financial institutions regarding their business relationships with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
8. Another batch of 125 Nigerians returns from Sudan
Another batch of 125 Nigerians stranded in Sudan returned to the country on Saturday.
9. Six dead, 14 rescued in Cross River boat mishap
At least six persons were confirmed dead in a boat accident t along the Calabar waterways in Cross State on Saturday.
10. Ini Edo opens up on failed marriage, surrogacy
Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has explained why chose surrogacy.
