Top 10 Stories From Across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, August 7, 2024

1. BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New Commissioners For RMAFC....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the new Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

2. [BREAKING] EndBad Governance: Prosecute Whoever Committed Treason, Accede To Protesters Demands, PDP Tells Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Bola Tinubu that those who have com­mitted treasonable offence in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest can face justice as the law demands, noting, however, that it shouldn’t distract from the ability of the government to listen to peo­ple who are peacefully protesting, and accede to their demands.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

3. BREAKING: Signing of Southeast DCB Will Address Infrastructural Deficit – Hon. Idu

The member representing Onitsha North/Onitsha South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Idu, Tuesday, expressed optimism that the signing into law of the South East Development Commission Bill, DCB, will address Infrastructural deficit, boost business, and address security challenges in the geo-political zone.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

4. BREAKING: FG Probes Four Northern Political Bigwigs Over Russian Flag

At least four politicians from the northern part of the country are being investigated by the Nigeria security agencies over the use of Russian flags by #EndBadGovernance protesters, Punch reports. According to the report, multiple sources said the political bigwigs, who hail from Katsina, Kaduna and Kano states, were principal actors who instigated the use of Russian flags among demonstrators in the north to fan the embers for an unconstitutional regime change.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

5. [BREAKING] #EndBadGovernance Protests – Kano Govt Relaxes Curfew

The Kano government imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state for safety during the ongoing nationwide protests. The Kano State Government says the curfew in the state is now from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, pending when the security situation improves in the state. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Salma Dogo, announced this on Tuesday after Governor Abba Yusuf presided over the State Security Council meeting.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

6. [BREAKING] EPL: Supercomputer Predicts Title Winners, Teams To Finish In Top Four

A Premier League supercomputer has predicted the winners of the 2024–2025 season and the teams that will finish in the top four. Manchester City are the current champions, winning their fourth consecutive title by finishing two points ahead of Arsenal.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

7. BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New Board For TETFund [Full List Of Members]

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of some Nigerians onto the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The list was contained in a statement signed by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. The board has Alhaji Aminu Masari as the chairman and six others as members.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

8. BREAKING: Chelsea End USA Tour With Real Madrid Defeat

There was little to separate the teams across the 90 minutes but first-half goals from Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz proved to be the deciding factor in front of 62,617 fans at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Noni Madueke’s header just before the break had given the Blues hope but they were unable to find the goals needed and now turn their attention to Saturday’s friendly with Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

9. BREAKING: Onyeka Onwenu’s Burial Date Revealed As KSA, Kenny Ogungbe, Storm Late Singer’s Ikoyi Home

While receiving a delegation from the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN, who paid them a condolence visit at Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the late singer, the family led by her two sons says the iconic singer will be buried this month. Onwenu was a member of MCSN before her sudden demise last Tuesday after her performance at the 80th birthday party of Chief Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

10. BREAKING: APC, Others Wooing Fubara, PDP Chieftain Claims

A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers and the Commissioner for Environment, Tambari Sydney Gbara, has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties are wooing Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Simplified Movement, following the ongoing political crisis, especially within the PDP.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶