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Top 10 Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday February 23, 2022
These top 10 stories across the newspapers might interest you.
1. Buhari meets Ghanaian President in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo-Akufo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read More
2. Buhari govt taking loans to fund projects promised Nigerians – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday defended the borrowings by the Federal Government. Read More
3. Okorocha’s absence stalls trial for alleged N2.9bn fraud
The absence of former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Tuesday stalled his trial for alleged N2.9billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Read More
4. APC governors agree on March 26 convention date, zoning
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors said on Tuesday they have no problem with the party’s leadership decision to shift the national convention by one month. Read More
5. Lawyer accuses DSS of ‘hiding’ Kanu from family, legal team
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Tuesday asked Nigerians to hold the Directorate of State Services (DSS) responsible if anything happens to the activist. Read More
Read also: Top 10 Stories Across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday February 20, 2022
6. Senate demands immediate rehabilitation of federal roads in Nigeria
The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on federal roads across the country. Read More
7. NGX: Ellah Lakes tops losers as investors pocket N10bn in 8 hours
Investment in the Nigerian capital market rose by 0.02 percent at the close of business on Tuesday. Read More
8. Widow, children burnt to death six months after husband’s demise
A woman identified as Emilia Philips and her three kids died on Monday in a fire incident at the family’s house in Kaduna. Read More
9. 59 killed, 100 injured in Burkina Faso mine blast
At least 59 people were killed and 100 others injured in a massive explosion at a gold mining site in Burkina Faso on Tuesday. Read More
10. Super Falcons gun for AWCON slot in Cote d’Ivoire duel today
The Super Falcons on Nigeria will be battling Cote d’Ivoire today (Wednesday) as they seek for a ticket to the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON). Read More
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