Top 10 Nigerian Newspaper Stories for Sunday, May 26, 2024

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

1. Kano Emirate saga takes new turn as police vow to enforce court order

The ongoing saga surrounding the Kano Emirate Council Act, 2019 has taken a dramatic turn.read more

2. Nigeria poses to increase medical student enrolment to curb ‘japa’ epidemic

Nigeria’s health system faces major challenges from waves of migration, known as “japa,” in which health workers leave the country in search of better opportunities.read more

3. Tinubu orders universities to spearhead fight against corruption

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday tasked Nigerian universities to lead the fight against corruption in the country.read more

4. Kano: Deposed emir urges calm, hopes for judicial intervention

The deposed Emir of Kano State, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday called on people of the state to maintain law and order.read more

5. NNPP warns against declaring emergency in Kano over emirate dispute

The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned that it will oppose the implementation of a state of emergency over the ongoing chiefdom dispute in Kano State.read more

See also:Top 10 Nigerian Newspaper Stories for Friday, May 24, 2024

6. Navy seizes three barges in Bayelsa State, arrests seven suspected oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy has seized three barges loaded with suspected stolen crude oil at Tunu Community Creek in Ekeremor Local Government Area of ​​Bayelsa State.read more

7. Nigeria is seeking the rights to host the African Energy Bank and is investing $100 million in Class A shares.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a $100 million investment in Class A shares of the proposed African Energy Bank.read more

8. A Chinese man allegedly killed a crane operator in Abia State after he refused his request for sex.

The police command in Abia State have arrested one GZ Zhen, a Chinese national, in connection with the death of a crane operator at Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Umu Ahara Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of ​​the state.read more

9. Two women killed by lightning strike in Lagos

Two women were killed on Friday in Festac area of ​​Lagos State after being struck by lightning during rains.read more

10. Golden Eagles miss out on U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup

Nigeria’s men’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eagles, have failed to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).read more

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