Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Friday, April 17

Here are the top ten stories from across the country

1. 2017: Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, mocks former boss, Atiku

Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has made mockery of comments by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar on how he intends to unseat the president in the 2027 elections.Read more

2. Paying salaries, building flyovers is not achievements, Zamfara gov tells colleagues

The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has admonished governors and other political office holders in the country from presenting routine deliveries to the people they serve as achievements meant to be hailed.Read more

3. Alleged fraud: Court orders ex-humanitarian affairs minister’s arrest

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq.Read more

4. Onanuga says Atiku’s ‘political arithmetic’ is self serving

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu says Atiku Abubakar’s politicalathematics on power rotation were “self-serving”.Read more

5. 2027: Lagos APC rejects claims of candidates imposition

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has rejected claims of a plot to impose candidates in next year’s general elections in the state.Read more

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6. Court adjourns ex-power minister’s money laundering trial to April 23

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday adjourned the trial of a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for alleged money laundering till April 23 for adoption of final written addresses.Read more

7. MIDDLE-EAST CRISIS: IMF urges Nigeria, others to use windfall wisely, prepare for economic shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other crude oil exporting countries to ensure that funds gained from price hike due to United States-Israel-Iran conflict is well utilised to protect against like economic shocks in the near future.Read more

8. Gunmen reportedly abduct UTME candidates in Benue

Gunmen reportedly abducted 18 bus passengers along the Makurdi-Otukpo road in Benue State on Wednesday night.Read more

9. 30-year-old docked for killing father in Kebbi

Police on Thursday arraigned a 30-year-old man, Ibrahim Karaye, in a magistrate court in Kebbi State for allegedly killing his father, Bahago Karaye.Read more

10. FIFA in historic decision introduces halftime show for 2026 World Cup finals

FIFA has announced plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic first for the tournament.Read more

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