10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers, Friday morning, February 12, 2021

These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you

1. EFCC closes case in ‘Mama Boko Haram’s trial for alleged N40m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday closed its case in the ongoing trial of Aisha Alkali Wakil, aka “Mama Boko Haram,” for alleged N40 million fraud at the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. Read more

2. 16 million COVID-19 vaccines to arrive Nigeria soon – UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday at least 16 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX would arrive in Nigeria very soon. Read more

3. Senate condemns negotiation with bandits, calls for total ban on open grazing

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday frowned at state governors in the North-West negotiating with bandits, insisting that such negotiation is fuelling banditry in the country. Read more

4. Coalition of Northern Groups backs Sheikh Gumi, insists on amnesty for bandits

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has backed renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi’s calls for the government to grant amnesty for bandits terrorising the northern parts of the country. Read more

5. ‘Buhari not in charge of Nigeria,’ Soyinka attacks president again

For the umpteenth time, the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday expressed doubt if President Muhammadu Buhari is still controlling the country’s affairs. Read more

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6. Businesses lament low patronage as COVID-19 dims Valentine’s Day celebration

Business outlets are counting their losses as Nigerians dim the lights on this year’s Valentine’s Day celebration, a day set aside for lovers across the world to renew their acquaintances. Read more

7. Dangote Cement leads stock market recovery as investors gain N170bn

The Nigerian stock market rebounded from three consecutive days’ losses as investors gained N170 billion at Thursday’s trading. Read more

8. Foreign-owned banks dominate Nigerian banks, attract highest capital inflow

The capital inflow to the financial sector in 2020 Full Year was largely dominated by foreign-owned banks, with Nigerian-owned banks playing second fiddle in the quest to secure external investment from foreign investors. Read more

9. Senate summons CBN governor, SEC chief over ban on cryptocurrency trading

The Senate on Thursday summoned the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, over the ban of cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Read more

10. Athletics Federation hails Okagbare on world record feat, other achievements

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has poured out accolades to sprint superstar, Blessing Okagbare, following her Guinness world record feat. Read more

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