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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, December 1, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. I begged Abacha not to execute Obasanjo for coup plot – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, said on Saturday he pleaded with the former head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995.Read more
2. Reps to begin debate on tax reforms bills
The House of Representatives will begin a debate on the four tax reform bills initiated by President Bola Tinubu in the coming days.Read more
3. Minimum wage: NLC orders FCT workers to begin strike Sunday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has directed workers in the six area councils of the city to begin an indefinite strike from Sunday.Read more
4. Nigeria’s defence spokesman claims 135 suspected terrorists killed in one week
The Defence Headquarters claimed on Saturday troops deployed to the various theatres of operation killed 135 suspected terrorists last week.Read more
5. Tony Okocha emerges APC chairman in Rivers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State on Saturday elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman.Read more
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6. I will not lose sleep over the 2026 election in Ekiti – Oyebanji
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, said on Friday he would not sleep over the 2026 governorship election in the state.Read more
7. FX matching system to restore Naira – Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, said on Friday the true value of the Naira would be restored with the introduction of an electronic forex matching system.Read more
8. Police to prosecute Abuja ‘bulletproof’ herbalist
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has resolved to prosecute an herbalist, Ismail Usman, who shot himself while testing his self-made bulletproof charm.Read more
9. Armed robbers attack El-Kanemi FC, take away valuables in Bauchi
Suspected armed robbers on Friday attacked players and officials of El-Kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri and took away valuables.Read more
10. Onumonu nets historic goal as Super Falcons lose to France in friendly
Ifeoma Onumonu starred as the Super Falcons of Nigeria were beaten 2-1 by France in an international friendly on Saturday night.Read more
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