Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday December 22 2024

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country everyday.

1. Peter Obi blames hunger, systemic failures for deaths at food distribution grounds

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed regret over the deaths in food distribution grounds in some parts of the country.Read more

2. IGP orders probe of stampedes at Abuja, Anambra food distribution grounds

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into the stampedes at humanitarian grounds in Abuja and Anambra State.Read more

3. Edo tribunal adjourns hearing of petition challenging Okpebholo’s election till January 13

On Saturday, the Edo State governorship election petitions tribunal adjourned till January 13, 2025 hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the state governorship poll.Read more

4. Tinubu cancels Lagos events to honour victims of Abuja, Anambra stampedes

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled all his official events in Lagos to honour victims of stampedes in Abuja and Anambra State.Read more

5. Troops arrest four suspected members of Cameroonian rebel group in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army have arrested four suspected members of Ambazonian rebel group in Taraba State.Read more

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6. Navy intercepts 19 stowaways heading to Europe

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 19 suspected stowaways heading to Europe.Read more

7. NNPCL reduces petrol price to N899 per litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Saturday announced the reduction of its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly referred to as petrol, from N1,020 to N899 per litre.Read more

8. Port Harcourt Refinery operating fully, loading ongoing, NNPC maintains

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has assured that the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational.Read more

9. Barcelona fall to second as Atletico seal comeback win to go top

Barcelona have been pushed out of the top spot of the Spanish La Liga after losing to Atletico Madrid on Saturday night.Read more

10. EPL: Aina scores for Forest, Arsenal thrash Palace as Man City lose again

Gabriel Jesus scored a brace as Arsenal secured a 5-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace in their Premier League tie on Saturday.Read more

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