Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday, March 7

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Fani-Kayode to Germany, Jimoh Ibrahim in UN as Tinubu approves posting of 65 ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to countries abroad and the United Nations.Read more

2. Terror group claims Borno massacre, says 300 residents enslaved

A violent armed group has claimed responsibility for the devastating assault on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, declaring that it had “conquered” the town after a night of bloodshed that left scores of soldiers and civilians dead and more than 300 residents abducted.Read more

3. Ex-Aviation Minster, Oduah, makes refund in alleged N2.4bn fraud case

A former minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, ex-minister of aviation, has initiated steps to make refunds from N2.4 billion alleged fraud proceeds allegedly linked to her in charges filed against her.Read more

4. Nigerians warn Asari Dokubo against comments that would incur US wrath

Nigerians have warned former Niger Delta militant and ex-leader of the now defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, against making comments that could incur the wrath of US President Donald Trump to turn his attention to the country.Read more

5. Court orders INEC to recognise PDP candidate in Ekiti

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for June governorship election in Ekiti State.Read more

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6. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Crude oil price may soon hit $150, Qatar minister warns

Saad Al-kaabi, Qatar’s energy minister, says oil price could rise to $150 per barrel in ‘two to three weeks’ if tankers remain unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Read more

7. Jigawa govt sacks 22 people, companies from free Ramadan feeding programme

The Jigawa State Government has dismissed 22 vendors and companies participating in the ongoing Ramadan Iftar programme over the quantity and quality of food, as well as questionable financial dealings.Read more

8 Ebonyi gov orders demolition of shrines, deities

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in the Amasiri community of the Afikpo Local Government Area over a recent violent conflict.Read more

9. P&ID: Court to rule on Briton’s fraud trial May 11

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, fixed May 11 for judgment in the alleged fraud trial of a director in the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited, James Nolan.Read more

10. PSC promotes seven AIGs (FULL LIST)

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs).Read more

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