Nigeria In One Minute: Top stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, August 24
Here are the top ten stories from across the country. 1. Nigeria not at war, we can’t keep counting bodies, Peter Obi laments killings Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has lamented the level on…Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress […] The post Nigeria In One Minute:…
1. Former Anambra State Governor and presidential hopeful Peter Obi has expressed his deep concern over the rising number of killings across Nigeria, particularly in the middle belt region.
2. The National Coordinator of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has responded to accusations that his office is a "fake" federal government agency.
3. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally charged three individuals for suspected visa fraud in Ibadan.
4. Bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi town and several residents in Kwara State, subsequently contacting their captors via TikTok to demand a ransom.
5. Nollywood and Yoruba film actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has passed away at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.
6. Manchester City has reached a preliminary agreement to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for a fee that could reach €100 million (£85.6 million).
7. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is urged by the National Bureau for Economic and Financial Crimes (SERAP) to release information regarding the limits on political donations under Section 91 of the Electoral Act 2026.
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