Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Trial Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters; Drop Treason Charges, Falana Tells Tinubu
- There Is No Evidence To Support Treason Charges, Says Falana
- Mocks Police Over Plan To Tender 76 Russian Flags, Fire Extinguishers, Prepaid Meters As Evidence
- Tinubu Bows To Pressure Orders Immediate Release Of Arrested Minors
As controversies and outrage continue to trail and reverberate around the treason trial of minors arrested for their participation in the August 1-10, 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests that rocked Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been told to drop all charges against the 101 protesters arrested across the country. READ MORE
2. Atiku, Tinubu War Of Words Continues
- You Stole 2023 Election From Me, I Didn’t Lose- Atiku
The war of words between the Presidency and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has continued unabated. READ MORE
3. How We Brought Down Debt Service-To-Revenue Ratio To 65% From ‘Unsustainable 97%’ – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that debt servicing debt at 97% ratio was unsustainable. READ MORE
4. Stay Focused In Face Of Criticisms, Tinubu Tells Newly Sworn-In Ministers
President Bola Tinubu has tasked the newly sworn-in ministers to remain stay focused in the face of the harshest criticism as they carry out their duties. READ MORE
5. US Election: It’s D-Day As Trump, Harris Head For Final Rallies
After closely fought campaigns, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding their final rallies to win over voters ahead of today’s presidential election. READ MORE
6. N1.3 Trillion Fraud: EFCC Arrests Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion from the federation’s 13% derivation fund, spanning from 2015 to 2023. READ MORE
7. Ondo Election: INEC Promises Improved Logistics, Results Management
Ahead of the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to enhance logistical and result management processes to ensure a smoother voting experience. READ MORE
8. “I’M Not In Nigeria” – Bobrisky Throws Shade At Critics
Popular and controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has confirmed his temporary departure from Nigeria, stating it was necessary for his “sanity and health.” READ MORE
9. Josh2Funny Claims Creators Can Afford Four Lamborghinis
Popular comedian Josh2Funny has shared insights on the lucrative nature of content creation, stating that successful creators can comfortably afford up to four Lamborghini vehicles. READ MORE
10. Negligence From Officials Led To Non-Registration Of Ofili At Paris Olympics-Report
An investigative panel set up by the federal government has identified negligence and inaction from officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for Favour Ofili‘s non-registration for the women’s 100 meters at the Paris Olympics. READ MORE
