Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, August 30

Here are the top 10 stories across the country.

1. Like ASUU, polytechnic lecturers threaten to go on strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has given the Nigerian government a three-weeks ultimatum to settle the salary arrears of its workers or they would embark on an indefinite strike.Read more

2. ‘Obi is a political prostitute, Obidients a toxic mob’ —Deji Adeyanju

Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, as a political prostitute, and his supporters popularly known as Obedients as a toxic mob.Read more

3. Nigeria govt clarifies 2009 remains only binding agreement with ASUU

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said on Thursday that the 2009 resolution remains the only binding agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).Read more

4. Army intercept 242 bags of fertiliser bound for IEDs production in Borno

Troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion, Nigerian Army, have intercepted 242 bags of NPK fertiliser suspected to be diverted for the production of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists in Borno State.Read more

5. 2027: Jonathan a respected statesman, but can’t unseat Tinubu – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed threat posed by former President Goodluck Jonathan to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.Read more

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6. APC to Gov Mohammed: We are not distracted by 2027 politics

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has reacted to criticism of the Federal Government by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.Read more

7. NIPOST to charge $80 for shipments to U.S.

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) said on Friday all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States would now attract a mandatory prepaid customs duty of $80 (N122,400).Read more

8. NEC rolls out Renewed Hope Plan, sets roadmap for $1tn economy by 2030

The National Economic Council (NEC) has unveiled a framework to drive Nigeria toward achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030, through the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030).Read more

9. Kaduna residents celebrate as security forces kill notorious thug

Residents of the Tudun Wada community in Kaduna metropolis, have been thrown into wild jubilation following the killing of a notorious thug, popularly called Habu Dan Damisa, who was killed by security forces bringing an end to his reign of terror.Read more

10. Nigerian govt justifies fresh hike in passport fees

The Federal Government has defended its recent upward review of Nigerian passport application fees, describing the measure as essential to sustaining document quality, curbing corruption, and ensuring timely service delivery.Read more

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