Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, October 26

Here are the top 10 stories across the country.

1. NASS debates requests for 55 new states, 278 LGAs: What this means for Nigeria

The National Assembly has initiated discussions on extensive constitutional amendments that could reshape Nigeria’s federal structure, potentially leading to the creation of 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas (LGAs) nationwide.Read more

2. Orji Kalu’s ex-chief of staff to contest Abia governorship election in 2027

Sir Mascot Kalu, the former Chief of Staff to the ex-Abia State Governor, Orji Uzor-Kalu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state.Read more

3. Eyitayo Jegede to lead PDP convention screening committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) has appointed the party’s former governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, as the Chairman of its National Convention Screening Committee.Read more

4. Borno gov tasks Nigerian govt following Boko Haram drone attack

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to conduct an urgent and comprehensive review of Nigeria’s air safety and defence systems.Read more

5. Gov Yusuf dissolves Kano consumer protection council

The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Kano State Consumer Protection Council’s Board.Read more

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6. FACT-CHECK: Kenyan govt protests, drags Nigeria to ICC over Nnamdi Kanu’s trial?

Kenyan judge says Nigerian government “kidnapped” Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and should be returned back to Kenya.Read more

7. CBN celebrates Nigeria’s removal from FATF ‘grey list’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) removal of Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, known as the “grey list”.Read more

8. Singer Zlatan reveals how he transformed his academic struggles into chart-topping success

Nigerian rapper and singer Zlatan Ibile has revealed how a failed mathematics exam in his early years became the turning point that steered him toward a successful music career.Read more

9. Developing only Lagos ports unfair, economically shortsighted, Peter Obi tells FG

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s recent approval of $1 billion (₦1.5 trillion) for the modernisation of Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos, warning that such overconcentration of investment risks deepening regional disparities in Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure.Read more

10. EPL: Man Utd beat Brighton, Liverpool lose again as Sunderland stun Chelsea

A rejuvenated Manchester United side thrashed Brighton 4-2 in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday night.Read more

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