Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, July 19

Here are the top stories across the nation’s newspapers

1. With exit of Atiku, PDP moves to woo Peter Obi ahead of 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed that it is actively working to bring Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, back into its ranks.Read more

2. Okpebholo to Obi: Don’t come to Edo without security clearance

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday warned the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, not to enter the state again without a security clearance.Read more

3. More trouble in LP as faction elects Nenadi Usman as interim chairman

The Labour Party on Friday elected a former Minister of Finance, Esther Nenadi Usman, as the interim national chairman.Read more

4. ‘Wike waived his sons title land bill from N200m to N2m in 48 hours’ — Sen Kingibe

The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has accused the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike of granting illegal waivers on title land bills to his sons from N200 million to a mere N2 million within 48 hours.Read more

5. Atiku’s resignation from PDP is not new, he will return – Damagum

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Iliya Damagum, on Friday, described the resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the party as a familiar and recurring development in its history.Read more

READ ALSO: Okpebholo to Obi: Don’t come to Edo without security clearance.

6. Kanu tells court threat of violence ‘an empty boast’

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, that the threat to unleash violence in the country was an empty boast.Read more

7. RipplesMetrics: Buhari’s foreign investment legacy

Following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a re-evaluation of his economic legacy has resurfaced, particularly with regard to how Nigeria fared in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).Read more

8. Dangote refinery suspends fuel discount scheme over diversion

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Plant (DPRP) has suspended its strategic partner discounted pricing scheme after uncovering a widespread product diversion racket involving its affiliate marketers and partners.Read more

9. Tinubu appoints Babangida’s son, others to head agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Muhammad Babangida as Chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture.Read more

10. How five-star Super Falcons thrashed Zambia to reach WAFCON semis

The Super Falcons of Nigeria thrashed Zambia 5-0 in a thrilling quarter-final encounter at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday night.Read more

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