Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Tuesday, March 10


Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. Nigerian govt knows every terrorist by name, their locations, Gumi says (Video)

Islamic scholar, Sheikh Gumi, has made a damning allegation, by claiming, that the Federal Government of Nigeria knows every terrorist by name and and their different location.Read more

2. Tinubu writes Senate to screen, confirm tax reform boss, Oyedele, ex-Senator Abe, others

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate to screen and confirm Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, to replace Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite.Read more

3. ICPC dismisses report on arrest of Justice Omotosho

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed a video on the arrest of Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja.Read more

4. A’Court Verdict: Saraki urges PDP to end court battles, convene fresh nat’l convention

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to halt the spate of lawsuits arising from the party’s disputed national convention and instead work towards organising a new convention that complies with electoral regulations.Read more

5. Ondo varsity workers begin 7-day protest

The Joint Action Congress (JAC), Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa in Ondo State, has commenced a seven-day protest over alleged injustice by the institution’s governing council.Read more

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6. EFCC witness tells court transactions linked to Kogi govt account didn’t breach CBN rules

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Olomotane Egoro, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday that the transactions linked to the Kogi Government House account complied with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations.Read more

7. Naira gains N4.22 against dollar at official FX market

The Nigerian currency, the naira, recovered against the American dollar at the official window on Tuesday.Read more

8. Police officers docked for alleged killing of 7 traders in Lagos

The Lagos State police command on Tuesday arraigned four officers over the killing of traders at the Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in the state.Read more

9. Actress Tonto Dikeh breaks silence after criticism over viral school deliverance video

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh says she would rather face public criticism than stop speaking about her faith following backlash over a viral video showing her conducting a deliverance session on a schoolgirl.Read more

10. UCL: Osimhen’s Galatasaray take first-leg lead vs Liverpool; Bayern, Atletico win big

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Galatasaray sealed a 1-0 first-leg victory over Liverpool in their Champions League round of 16 clash on Tuesday night.Read more