Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Thursday morning

Good morning! Here are today's top stories from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has expelled two former members after they switched allegiance to the Allied Peoples Movement. Former Agege Local Government Chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi and former Agege Constituency II aspirant Azeez Yusuf were censured for anti-party activities and disloyalty, according to state APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi.

2. The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, also known as the OK Movement, has announced it will not fall under the control of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election. Movement Director-General John Ughulu made this pledge during a public address.

3. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Abuja has detained three individuals in connection with the damage of an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Dafa, Kwali Area Council. FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu announced the arrests to reporters.

4. An undergraduate student was tragically swept away by floodwaters in Asaba, Delta State, while traveling with her father. The girl's body was found two days later in a drainage channel following a downpour on Monday.

5. Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed disappointment that some of his past supporters have remained silent during his current challenges. In a statement, he urged those who did not stand by him to reconsider their positions.

6. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an advisory regarding the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria is on "high alert" as the NCDC strengthens preparedness and response measures.

7. Former Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has praised President Bola Tinubu's leadership, stating that Tinubu's plans for Nigeria are unmatched by any previous president he has encountered. Masari based his assessment on his extensive political experience.

8. The Nigerian naira has strengthened slightly in recent days, appreciating to N1,375 per dollar in the parallel market and N1,328 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.

9. The Plateau State Police Command has released over N25 million in compensation to the families of police personnel who died in the line of duty. Commissioner Ayodeji Faniyan presented cheques to 22 families in Jos.

10. President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the establishment of the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship, emphasizing its potential to boost Nigeria's MSME sector and overall business growth. The center aims to establish, strengthen, and grow small enterprises across the country.