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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, November 9, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nine things about the new jihadist sect, more deadly than Boko Haram, operating in northern Nigeria
Counter-insurgency and security expert, Zagazola Makama, has taken time to break down the make up of the new Islamic jihadist terror group that has infiltrated five local government areas in Sokoto State and parts of Kebbi State.Read more
2. Anti-corruption group petitions EFCC to investigate former Kano Gov Ganduje
A coalition of 51 anti-corruption organizations has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and prosecute Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the former Governor of Kano State and current national chairman of the All Progressives Congress.Read more
3. Varsity workers renew demand for payment of withheld salaries
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has renewed its call for the payment of its members’ three months withheld salaries by the Federal Government.Read more
4. Adeyanju, Very Dark Man lead Abuja residents protesting demolition of homes by FCT Minister Wike
Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road in Abuja, took to the streets on Friday to protest the demolition of their homes by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.Read more
5. Aiyedatiwa, 17 others sign peace accord in Ondo
The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and 17 others on Friday signed a peace accord ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state.Read more
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6. NSIB recovers ‘Black Box’ of crashed helicopter
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter that crashed last month.Read more
7. Global food prices surge to 18-month high, says FAO
Global food prices rose in October to their highest level in 18 months, with a sharp increase in the cost of vegetable oil, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) an agency of the United Nations disclosed on Friday.Read more
8. Oando targets 100,000bpd production with NAOC acquisition
Nigerian multinational energy company Oando Plc is targeting a production of 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2028.Read more
9. Davido, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, 4 other Nigerians shortlisted for 2025 Grammy Awards
Organisers of the 67th Academy Grammy Awards in the United States on Friday unveiled the nominees for the prestigious awards with many Nigerians making the cuts.Read more
10. 10 Israelis injured, three missing after clashes with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam
Three Israelis are missing following clashes between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian demonstrators before Thursday’s UEFA Conference Cup game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax FC in Amsterdam, Holland.Read more
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