Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, February 9

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

1. NCAA begins enforcement action against Kenya Airways over flight disruptions

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated maximum enforcement action against Kenya Airways for failing to comply with guidelines on customer protection.Read more

2. Former LP chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo says opposition parties have failed Nigerians

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and one-time presidential campaign spokesperson, has delivered a scathing critique of Nigeria’s opposition parties, accusing them of failing to meet the expectations of the people.Read more

3. Guber election: APC vows to wrest power from APGA in Anambra

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday promised to provide the necessary support for the party to wrest power from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in this year’s governorship election in Anambra State.Read more

4. Nigeria to introduce toll collection on more roads

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said on Saturday more federal roads would be tolled to ensure effective maintenance of infrastructure.Read more

5. El-Rufai’s son demands a transparent probe of ex-governor’s administration

Mohammed El-Rufai, eldest son of the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, backed the move to probe his father’s administration by the state House of Assembly.Read more

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6. Lagos govt signs MoU with Summa Group for construction of Lekki-Epe airport

The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction company, Summa Group, for the construction of an international airport in the Lekki-Epe area of the state.Read more

7. Nigerian govt to impose height barriers on Lagos’ Iddo Bridge

The Federal Government has concluded plans to install height barriers on the Iddo Bridge in LagosRead more

8. Nigerian govt confirms 24,846 diphtheria cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 24,846 diphtheria cases across the country.Read more

9. Lagos govt signs MoU with Summa Group for construction of Lekki-Epe airport

The Lagos State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction company, Summa Group, for the construction of an international airport in the Lekki-Epe area of the state.Read more

10. Mbappe on target as Madrid derby ends in draw

Kylian Mbappe was on target for Real Madrid as they played a 1-1 draw against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.Read more

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