Top 10 Stories From Across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, September 16, 2024

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

1. It’s ‘misleading, mischievous’ Dangote refinery faults NNPCL on N898/ litre price claims

The Dangote Refinery has refuted claims that it sold premium motor spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd NNPCL at N898/liter describing it as misleading and mischievous’.Read more

2. Hope for cheaper petrol dashed as NNPCL claims it bought from Dangote at N898 per litre

Nigerians’ hopes for cheaper petrol may have been dashed as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that it purchased petrol from the Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre. This disclosure comes amid expectations that the new source of petrol might lower prices.Read more

3. Abuja van drivers urge Wike to address conflicting permits, double charges

Delivery van drivers in Abuja have appealed to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike regarding what they allege are unethical practices by some FCT officials. They report conflicting permits, referred to as “Wike’s Documents,” and double charges imposed by these officials.Read more

4. Alau Dam Flood: ‘Terrorists may have escaped from Maiduguri prison’ —Gov, Zulum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, says he is seriously worried that jailed Boko Haram terrorists, ISWAP commanders, bandit kingpins and other dangerous terrorists might have escaped from the Maiduguri correctional centre following the severe flooding that ravaged the state capital as a result of the collapse of the Alau Dam.Read more

5. Obi slams Presidency for comparing him to Trump

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticized the presidency’s recent attempt to undermine him by comparing him to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Obi views this comparison as a clear indication of the government’s weakness.Read more

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6. 2027: Wike’s former media aide says Fubara’s second term bid ‘unstoppable’

Opunabo Inkor Tariah, the former Special Adviser on Media to ex-Governor Nyesom Wike, has voiced strong confidence that Governor Siminalayi Fubara will secure a second term if he opts to run in 2027.Read more

7. High petrol cost: Give Dangote refinery, others time, Edun pleads

Following the dashed hope of a lower price of the premium motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol from Dangote Refinery, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun appealed for time for the price of the product to be crashed.Read more

8. PMAN leadership crisis deepens as treasurer disowns former NWC members

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is facing a deepening leadership crisis as National Treasurer Mr. Baba Ojonugwa (J.F.O) has officially disavowed the actions of former National Working Committee (NWC) members.Read more

9. NCoS reports 281 inmates missing after Maiduguri floods

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 281 inmates are missing following the evacuation efforts prompted by recent flooding in Maiduguri. Officers, supported by other security agencies, had moved the inmates to a safer facility.Read more

10. Lookman bags goal, assist in Atalanta win over Fiorentina

Ademola Lookman was on target and also provided an assist to help Atalanta beat Fiorentina 3-2 in a Serie A game on Sunday.Read more

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