Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, September 4, 2024

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

1. Nigerian soldiers challenge bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, to a fight, tell him to stop killing civilians (Video)

A group of angry Nigerian soldiers have challenged notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, to come out of his hideout and face them instead of killing and kidnapping innocent civilians.Read more

2. TUC warns fuel price hike will worsen poverty level, demands reversal

The President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, warned on Wednesday the latest increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would worsen the poverty level in the country.Read more

3. Sanwo-Olu extends work-from-home policy for another 3 months in Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo–Olu, has extended the work-from-home policy for the state’s civil servants for another three months.Read more

4. ‘We did it,’ ISWAP claims responsibility for attacks that killed 87 people in Yobe

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for recent attacks in various communities in Yobe State where over 87 lives were lost and property worth millions of naira destroyed.Read more

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5. Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, should step aside in 2027, they have failed Nigerians —Kenneth Okonkwo

Veteran Nollywood actor and former spokesman of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on President Bola Tinubu, ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, and his LP counterpart, Peter Obi, not to contemplate contesting in the presidential elections in 2027 as they have all failed Nigerians and have nothing else to offer.Read more

6. Imo LP gubernatorial candidate accuses INEC of bias, favoring APC

Senator Athan Achonu, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 Imo State governorship election, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) operates as an extension of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Read more

7. Bill Gates rates Nigeria’s tax collection rate, says it’s too low

The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, stated yesterday that Nigeria’s tax collection rates are low, pointing out that this poses a challenge to financing critical sectors like health and education.Read more

8. Petrol price hike: MAN warns Nigerians to brace for fresh surge in inflation

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the recent hike in the prices of premium motor Spirit PMS popularly known as petrol may lead to a fresh surge in inflation figures in the country.Read more

9. Gunmen set ablaze police station, kill cop in Imo

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked the Umulogho community in Obowo local government area of Imo State and killed a police operative.Read more

10. Lookman, 29 others nominated for men’s Ballon d’Or award

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated alongside 29 other men’s football stars for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award.Read more

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