Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, August 14

Here are the top 10 stories across the country.

1. In curious twist, Nigerian govt drops criminal case against Emmanson, eases flight ban on KWAM 1

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, accused of unruly conduct aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1.Read more

2. Criminally-minded public officials fill asset declaration forms in anticipation of what they’ll steal —EFCC boss, Oukoyede

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr, Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that many public officers are now perfecting the antics of anticipatory declaration of assets to justify their intended stealing of public funds and other acts of corruption.Read more

3. Obasanjo Library demands N3.5bn in compensation from EFCC for alleged invasion of premises

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged invasion of their premises.Read more

4. Nigerian govt bans establishment of new tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Government on Wednesday placed a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of universities and other institutions of higher learning in the country.Read more

5. Obidient movement alleges Tinubu administration targeting Peter Obi’s political ambitions

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deliberately frustrating political parties in which former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, shows interest.Read more

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6. Reps probe N1.06bn social intervention programme

The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) social intervention programme of the Federal Government.Read more

7. Tinubu orders review of revenue deductions

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the review of deductions and revenue retention practices by major federal agencies in the country.Read more

8. ‘I’m in pain,’ Ibom Air passenger laments after release from jail

The Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was arraigned at the Ikeja Magistrate Court, Ogba, over her unruly behavior at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday, has revealed she was in pain.Read more

9. China imposes sanctions on 2 European banks in tit-for-tat move

China on Wednesday imposed counter-measures against two European lenders, UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas.Read more

10. PSG fight back to beat Spurs on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint Germain have defeated Tottenham Hotspur after a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday night.Read more

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