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10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers, Wednesday morning, February 10, 2021

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Top 10 stories from Nigerian newspapers

These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you

1. 141,391 police personnel promoted in Nigeria since 2019 – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said on Tuesday at least 141,391 police personnel have been promoted in the Force since 2019. Read more

2. 1,056 new COVID-19 infections take Nigeria’s total caseload to 141,447. Deaths, recoveries updated

Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 1,056 fresh COVID-19 cases. Read more

3. Revalidation exercise strange to APC constitution – Oshiomhole

The ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday joined the group of party stalwarts opposing the ongoing registration and revalidation exercise in the ruling party. Read more

4. Kano-Niger Republic rail project will foster trans-Sahara trade – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday the Kano-Maradi (Niger Republic) rail project would foster trans-Sahara trade and contribute to the expected gains in the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (ACFTA). Read more

5. APC is still the messiah Nigerians have been waiting for —Jigawa Gov. Badaru

The Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), remains the messiah for Nigerians and the party to beat in the country. Read more

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6. Linkage Assurance, Morison, top gainers’ list in Nigeria’s stock market

Nigeria’s stock market continued to plunge after the All-Share Index (ASI) dropped to 54.15 basis points on Tuesday. Read more

7. IMF says Nigeria at critical juncture, suggests ways out of economic woes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Nigeria is at a critical point, with the country’s economy projected to record a sluggish growth following its second recession in five years. Read more

8. Nigeria to spend 60.8% of 2021 revenue servicing debts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that for every N100 earned in 2021, Nigeria will be spending N60 servicing its fast-growing debts. Read more

9. Juventus reach Coppa Italia final after edging out Inter on aggregate

Last season finalists, Juventus are into the final of the Coppa Italia after beating Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate in their semifinal tie. Read more

10. FA Cup: Man Utd beat West Ham to reach Q’finals; Bournemouth stun Burnley

Scott McTominay scored an extra-time winner to help Manchester United beat West Ham in the English FA Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Read more

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