Nigeria In One Minute: Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, December 25

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Atiku slams Tinubu over alleged defiance of LG autonomy ruling

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a sharp critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing the presidency of a deliberate and calculated refusal to implement the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on local government financial autonomy.Read more

2. Gov Makinde reveals real reason Wike instigated crisis to bring down PDP

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that the lingering crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be blamed on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who allegedly promised President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the party for re-election in 2027.Read more

3. EFCC files 16-count money laundering charge against ex-AGF, Malami, son, employee

The Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC), has filed a 16-count money laundering charge against former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Limited, Hajia Bashir Asabe.Read more

4. Gov Radda challenges Nigerians to scrutinise FG, cites revenue split as key factor in hardship

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has issued a strong rebuttal to the narrative that state governors are the sole architects of Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.Read more

5. Kwankwaso challenges Tinubu to show ‘political will’ in fight against insecurity

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has attributed the nation’s lingering security crisis to a deficit of “political will” at the federal level.Read more

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6. Wike-backed PDP NWC inaugurates caretaker committee in Lagos

The factional National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday inaugurated a 19-member State Caretaker Committee (CTC) for the party in Lagos State.Read more

7. Tinubu reaffirms religious freedom at Christmas

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious freedom and safety of all Nigerians, regardless of faith, ethnicity, or belief.Read more

8. Northern CAN demands justice, probe of terror-financiers in Christmas message

In a powerful Christmas appeal for national restoration, the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has challenged the country’s leadership to transform the festive season into a “decisive turning point.”Read more

9. Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 24 passengers in Benue

Troops of Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Otukpo–Enugu Road in Benue State and rescued 24 passengers.Read more

10. Worshippers killed in Borno mosque explosion

Some worshippers were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded during (Magrib prayers) evening prayer at a mosque in Gamborun Market, Maiduguri, Borno State on Wednesday.Read more

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