Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, July 20, 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.

1. I did not betray Peter Obi, he was the one who betrayed Atiku —Okupe

Former Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign in the 2023 presidential election, Doyin Okupe, has responded to accusations by supporters of Peter Obi generally known as Obidients, that he betrayed his principal before and after the election.Read more

2. ‘You have become a blind defender of Tinubu’, Dele Momodu blasts Omokri

Veteran journalist and one time presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has accused former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri of being a blind supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s policies that have plunged the country into an economic crisis.Read more

3. ‘They want to tarnish my father’s image,’ Gov Zulum’s son speaks on murder allegation (Video)

Umara Babagana Zulum, son of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has broken his silence over an allegation that he killed a fellow student in Indian during a fight over a woman.Read more

4. Reps warn against lopsided recruitment in varsities

The House of Representatives Committee on University Education on Friday warned against lopsided recruitment in the country’s universities.Read more

5. ‘I stand by my statements on Tinubu’s interview,’ Ndume reacts to removal as Senate Chief Whip

The sacked Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has reacted to his removal from the position.Read more

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6. APC, police disagree over attack on Okpebholo, Shaibu in Edo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has accused the state police command of complicity in the attack on its governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and the reinstated deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.Read more

7. Tinubu vows Nigeria will become global investment destination

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday his administration would make Nigeria a global investment destination.Read more

8. CBN finally takes over dormant accounts, to invest funds in treasury bills

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a fresh directive to banks and financial institutions operating in Nigeria about dormant accounts.Read more

9. Police dismisses report on abduction of 11 passengers in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a report on the abduction of 11 people at the Amechi-Idodo area of the Enugu/Abakaliki Expressway on Wednesday.Read more

10. Actor Chinedu Ikedieze unveils new wife

Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze aka Aki has presented his new wife, Stephanie Promise, to the public.Read more

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