Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, September 15

Here are the top 10 stories across the country.

1. ’Submit yourself for scrutiny over allegations,’ Northern youths challenge El-Rufai

The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has challenged former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai to submit himself for scrutiny over allegations of misappropriation of state funds during his tenure in office as a proof of his accountability to the people he served.Read more

2. SERAP threatens to sue INEC if it fails to punish politicians who kick off election campaigns early

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “to identify politicians and political parties blatantly violating constitutional and statutory legal provisions and international standards which prohibit early election campaigns and to ensure the prosecution of perpetrators and their sponsors.”Read more

3. PDP reveals more presidential aspirants emerging beyond Jonathan, Obi, Makinde for 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that a growing number of aspirants are quietly positioning themselves for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket, expanding the list beyond well-known figures like former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.Read more

4. INEC has not validated ADC state chairmen list, party says list fake

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has firmly denied claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a list of the party’s state chairmen across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.Read more

5. Alake hails conviction of Ansaru leader as turning point in fight against illegal mining

The recent conviction of Mahmud Usman, a top commander of the Ansaru terrorist group, represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake.Read more

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6. Rivers State marks end of emergency rule with thanksgiving, sets stage for democratic transition

Rivers State on Sunday began official ceremonies to mark the end of its six-month emergency rule with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service held at the Ecumenical Centre in Abonima Wharf, Port Harcourt.Read more

7. UN: North Korea executes citizens for watching foreign films, expands repressive control

A new report from the United Nations has exposed a dramatic increase in state violence and repression in North Korea, including public executions for sharing or viewing foreign media such as films and television dramas.Read more

8. Suspected herdsmen kill farmer, injure several in Benue village attack

A fresh wave of violence hit Benue State on Saturday as suspected armed herdsmen attacked Tse Akor Gbatse village in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, killing one farmer and injuring several others.Read more

9. NDLEA arrests Indian businessman, three others with N3.9bn tramadol at Lagos airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, along with three of his three Nigerian accomplices, Ogunlana Noah Olanrewaju, Olushola Idrees Kayode and Bakare Korede Muheeb, with 2,248,000 pills of tramadol with a street value of N3.9 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.Read more

10. Haaland bags brace as City win Manchester derby, Liverpool beat Burnley

Erling Haaland scored twice to help Manchester City beat city rivals Manchester United in a Premier League encounter.Read more

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