Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, December 31

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. Ex-AGF Malami, wife, son remanded in Kuje Prison

In a dramatic shift of fortunes, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has been ordered to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre.Read more

2. APC targets more states, invites Gov Yusuf of NNPP to join party

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has reiterated its readiness to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf into the party.Read more

3. US lawmaker, Moore, says more airstrikes coming against terrorists in Nigeria

United States Congressman, Rep Riley Moore, has vowed that his country will continue military actions and airstrikes in Nigeria until all terrorists enclaves in the country are wiped out.Read more

4. EFCC files fresh terrorism finance charge against Bauchi commissioner

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, filed a fresh charge against the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, and others for alleged terrorism financing to the tune of $9.7 million.Read more

5. Rivers will correct leadership mistake in 2027 – Wike

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday the “leadership mistake” in Rivers would be corrected in 2027. .Read more

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6. Tinubu insists on January 1 implementation of new tax laws

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that the new tax laws would take effect on January 1, 2026, despite ongoing public debate on some provisions legislations.Read more

7. Gumi, other terrorists sympathizers should be bundled to Sambisa Forest to preach to the killers —Shehu Sani

The former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has advocated for terrorist sympathisers and those who are against the recent airstrikes by the United States to be bundled to the notorious Sambisa Forest and other terror hotspots like Zamfara and Sokoto states so they can preach to the terrorists.Read more

8. Gov Buni signs N515.5bn 2026 budget in Yobe

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday signed the N515.5 billion 2026 budget into law.Read more

9. Troops arrest suspected suicide bomber in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a suspected suicide bomber and a fertiliser dealer during coordinated security operations in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.Read more

10. Funke Akindele makes history as ‘Behind The Scenes’ smashes ₦1bn in record time

Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved another historic milestone as her latest cinema release, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office less than two weeks after its debut.Read more

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