Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, February 25

Here are the top ten stories from across the country.

1. El-Rufai files ₦2bn suit against DSS

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Department of State Services (DSS), asking the Federal High Court to dismiss the charges brought against him.Read more

2. Tinubu reportedly sacks Egbetokun, appoints Tunji Disu as new IGP

President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police (IGP) and appointed Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police, as his replacement.Read more

3. Atiku raises alarm over El-Rufai’s detention, warns FG against any harm

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned that the Federal Government would bear full responsibility should anything untoward happen to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, who remains in custody amid investigations by anti-graft agencies.Read more

4. Kidnapping Crisis: PDP demands end to ransom payments, faults FG’s security strategy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt the payment of ransoms to criminal groups and adopt tougher, more coordinated measures to stem the growing tide of kidnappings across the country.Read more

5. FCT Area Council Election: INEC refutes allegations of vote tampering in Kwali polling unit

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected claims that results were manipulated at the Kuroko Health Centre polling unit in Yangoji Ward of Kwali Area Council, following last Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory.Read more

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6. Nigerian govt withdraws alleged fraud charges against Ozekhome

The Federal Government has withdrawn a suit filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Mike Ozekhome (SAN), over alleged property fraud.Read more

7. CBN cuts interest rate to 26.5%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slashed the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 26.5 per cent.Read more

8. Diddy, son Christian Combs settle lawsuit over alleged $53,000 unpaid legal fees

Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son, Christian “King” Combs have settled a lawsuit filed against them by a former law firm over alleged unpaid legal fees, newly filed court documents show.Read more

9. Fresh Attack in Benue: Armed herders ambush, kill two fishermen in Agatu

Two fishermen have been killed in a fresh ambush allegedly carried out by armed herders in Obishu community of Benue State, within Agatu Local Government Area.Read more

10. UCL Playoffs: Inter knocked out by Bodo as Atletico, Newcastle through

Serie A giants Inter Milan have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by giant slayers Bodo/Glimt following a 5-2 aggregate scoreline in the knockout playoffs.Read more

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