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Top 10 Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers, MONDAY MORNING, January 08, 2024

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

1. N585m Scandal: Presidency Talks Tough, To Probe Edu’s Ministry

  • Tinubu Orders Thorough, Comprehensive Investigation To Ascertain The Accuracy, Validity Of Scandal
  • Falana Tells 37-Year Old Minister To Resign For Betraying Nigerians
  • SERAP Seeks Timely Prosecution  Of Those Involved In Scandal

The ongoing N585m scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is generating fresh controversy and has gotten the attention of the Presidency. READ MORE

2. 2027: PDP G5 Throws Weight Behind Tinubu

  • Why Can’t A Seasoned Administrator Like President Tinubu Rule Us For Eight Years-Ortom

While the 2027 General Elections seems like a long time away, the politicking has already commenced in earnest as the former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has revealed that the G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. READ MORE

3. CBN Disburses $61 Million to Settle Foreign Airlines’ Trapped Fund

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  • Foreign Airlines To Begin Sales Of Tickets In U.S Dollars
The Central Bank of Nigeria said it has disbursed $61.64 million to foreign airlines through deposit money banks. READ MORE

4. Tragedy! Death Toll In Anambra Boat Mishap Hits 8, 38 Rescued, Says NIWA

The death toll from the boat mishap in Anambra State has hit 8 with no fewer than 38 other rescued, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed. READ MORE

5. FG Lifts Super Eagles Morale, Clears Outstanding Salaries

In a bid to lift the morale of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of 12 Billion as payment to clear all outstanding salaries for the Super Eagles and other national teams of various sports. READ MORE

6. Nigerians Should Embrace Agricultural Exports to Boss GDP: NAHCO

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has advised the nation’s entrepreneurs to explore huge opportunities in agro-product exportation where Nigeria has enormous potential. READ MORE

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7. 2024 Budget: FG To Spend N776 Million on Affordable Housing

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) intends to purchase land and build homes for around N776.15 million. This amounts to about 19.8% of its N3.94 billion budget for 2024. READ MORE

8. EFCC Raid: Dangote Group Says “Agency Denies Us Adequate Time to Submit FX Records”

In response to the recent EFCC raid on their Lagos headquarters, the Dangote Group has voiced worry over the EFCC’s denial of sufficient time to address claims and present ten years’ worth of the company’s foreign currency records. READ MORE

9. NUC Releases List Of Universities Under Investigation

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Education, has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates granted by universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo. This is an important step toward upholding educational standards. READ MORE

10. Arsenal Knocked Out Of FA Cup By Liverpool, Man City Rout Huddersfield

Liverpool struck two late goals to beat Arsenal at Emirates Stadium and reach the FA Cup fourth round. READ MORE

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