Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, April 20


Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Former Kano gov, Shekarau, dumps PDP, joins APC

A former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).Read more

2. Nigerian govt bans importation of detergent, pen, frozen chicken, chocolate, cement, others

The federal government in an updated schedule has listed cement, detergent soap, frozen or live poultry and chocolate bars among others as items prohibited from coming into the country.Read more

3. Soludo warns against monetary inducement in APGA Primaries

The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, said on Saturday the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) primaries would no longer permit monetary inducement or transactional politics.Read more

4. Offa bank robbery: APC dismisses claims of Saraki’s persecution by Kwara govt

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has dismissed claims of persecution of the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the 2018 robbery incident in the Offa area of the state.Read more

5. Police arrests 3 suspected kidnappers, rescues one in Rivers

Police operatives in Rivers have arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued one victim in the state.Read more

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6. Troops arrest suspected terrorists, rescue hostages in nationwide operations

Troops deployed to theatres of operation. have arrested suspected terrorists in nationwide operations.Read more

7. Snapchat cuts 1,000 jobs as AI push accelerates path to profitability

Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has cut about 1,000 jobs as it ramps up the use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations and improve profitability.Read more

8. Singer Timaya urges pause in relentless pursuit of bigger goals

Nigerian music star Timaya has sparked conversation online after sharing a reflective message on success and personal fulfillment, questioning the idea of ever truly “arriving” in life.Read more

9. Champions! Bayern clinch 35th Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich clinched a 35th German league title on Sunday by beating Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena.Read more

10. Man City beat Arsenal to blow title race wide open

Manchester City have blown the Premier League title race wide open after beating leaders Arsenal 2-1 in a top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.Read more