These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you.
1. UN official claims severe hunger affecting 4.3m people in Nigeria
The United Nations humanitarian official in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale, claimed on Wednesday severe hunger was affecting 4.3 million people in the country’s North-East states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.
2. Nigerian Mission secures release of 40 nationals from Libyan prison
The Nigerian Mission in Libya has secured the release of 40 Nigerian irregular migrants from the Bir Al-Ghanam detention facility in Libya.
3. ‘They are envious of Tinubu’s achievements,’ Presidency reacts to PDP’s anti-people policy jibe
The presidency has berated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the statement credited to the party on the policies initiated by President Bola Tinubu since he assumed office on May 29.
4. I’m only interested in Olubadan crown, nothing else – Ladoja
The former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, said on Wednesday he was not interested in any other crown except that of Olubadan.
5. Gov Abiodun urges support for reforms initiated by Tinubu’s govt
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
6. ICPC to appeal court ruling ordering ex-JAMB registrar, Ojerinde’s release
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) will appeal a court ruling ordering the release of the ex-registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Dibu Ojerinde.
7. European Commission sets to introduce digital euro amid protest from banks
The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for the digital version of the Euro.
8. Currency in circulation up by N200bn in 5 months. What you should know
The currency in circulation (CIC) has increased by 7.4% in the first five months of 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed.
9. Police arrests three for alleged murder of Navy officer in Ondo
Police operatives in Ondo have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Navy officer in the state.
10. Arsenal complete Havertz signing from Chelsea
Premier League club Arsenal have completed the signing of Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea on Wednesday.
