Here are Top Stories in Nigeria Newspapers Today, trending newspaper headlines
1. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has pledged to uphold the mandate entrusted to him by the people, emphasizing that their interests remain the core focus of his administration. He made the remarks during the funeral service of Mrs. Erefori Basi Maeba, mother of Senator Lee Maeba.
2. Following a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, bank customers are encouraged to report difficulties in accessing cash from branches or ATMs. Starting today, CBN officials will conduct spot checks on banks nationwide, with complaints to be directed to designated phone numbers and email addresses.
3. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has stated that many Nigerians, including some lawmakers, do not fully understand the contents of the controversial tax reform bills. He clarified that the bills were passed for a second reading to enable public input and detailed scrutiny.
4. In a major cabinet reshuffle, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has dismissed the pioneer Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan. The announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Musa.
5. The Tony Okocha-led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has gone ahead with its state congress despite a court order barring the party’s national leadership from holding such events. Okocha emerged as the factional chairman of the APC in the state.
6. The Anambra State Police Command has thwarted a kidnapping attempt linked to a suspected secessionist group. According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, one suspect was killed during a gunfight, while others fled with injuries.
7. A man identified as Fatai Hamzat was found dead in his residence on Oremeji Street, Ijeun Tuntun, Abeokuta. Ogun State Police Command confirmed that his body was discovered early Friday morning, with investigations ongoing.
8. A herbalist, Ismail Usman, suffered life-threatening injuries while testing a “bulletproof” charm he had created. The incident occurred in Kuchibuyi village, Abuja, where Usman shot himself in the stomach with a locally made gun after using the charm.
9. Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo has criticized individuals claiming election rigging in the recent governorship polls, accusing them of fabricating results and sharing them on social media.
10. Operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company have reportedly halted just days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) announced the facility’s re-streaming. A visit to the refinery revealed inactivity and no visible signs of operation.
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