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Top 10 Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers, SATURDAY MORNING, November 18, 2023

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Good morning.  Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 

1. Sacked By The Court

  • How Yusuf, Dauda-Lawal Were Sent Packing As Govs
  • Sule’s Fate Hang In The Balance In Nasarawa
  • APC Hails Judgements, Salutes Judiciary For Its Courage, Professionalism

Amidst the criticism that trailed the conduct of the 2023 General Election in the country by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the judiciary, often referred to as the last hope of the common man has been dealing some severe blows to the ‘victory’ of some previously declared winners of governorship polls in some states. READ MORE

2. Tinubu Bows To Pressure, Cancels 40% IGR Deduction From Federal Universities

Following the outcry that trailed the move by the Federal Government to automatically deduct 40 per cent from federal universities’ Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Friday bowed to pressure and cancelled the policy. READ MORE

3. EIU Projects Africa As The World’s Second Fastest Growing Economy in 2024 

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In 2024, Africa is projected to be the world’s second-fastest-growing major economy, as stated by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and advisory arm of the Economist Group. READ MORE

4. Why We  Arrested Four Air Force Officials-EFCC

 
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified circumstances concerning the arrest and detention of four Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officials. In a statement titled “Details of the Confrontation Between EFCC and NAF Officers in Kaduna,” the anti-graft agency clarified that the military personnel were apprehended after attempting to forcefully free individuals suspected of involvement in internet fraud. READ MORE

5. l Didn’t Suspend  Osun Chief Judge-Adeleke The Osun State Government has refuted allegations suggesting that Governor Ademola Adeleke suspended Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Ojo. The dispute arose when Justice Ojo sought intervention from the National Industrial Court in Ibadan, citing a perceived threat to her position. In response, Justice Dele Peters issued a restraining order against Governor Adeleke and three others, preventing them from removing Justice Ojo. READ MORE

6. Court Sends Godwin Emefiele to Kuje Prison

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has directed the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. This ruling was issued by Justice Hamza Muazu on Friday, and a decision on Emefiele’s bail application is slated for November 22, 2023. READ MORE

7. Google To Delete Dormant Gmail Accounts From Dec 1

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Multinational technology company, Google LLC will from December 1, 2023, begin the deletion of inactive Gmail accounts. READ MORE

8. Court Of Appeal Affirms Tribunal Ruling, Sacks Abba Yusuf As Kano Governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has agreed with the ruling of the Election Petitions Tribunal sacking Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State and declared the All-Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, as the winner of the March 18 election in the state. READ MORE

9. Mr Eazi Says Wedding With Temi Otedola Not Secret 

Contrary to popular belief, the well-known singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, also known as Mr. Eazi, has stated that his marriage to Temi Otedola, an actress and fashion blogger and the daughter of millionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola, was not a secret. READ MORE

10. Kogi Gov-Elect, Ododo, Deputy Receive Certificates Of Return From INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Kogi State Governor-Elect, Usman Ahmed Ododo and his Deputy, Joel Oyibo Salifu their certificates of return. READ MORE

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