Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, September 1

Here are the top 10 stories across the country

1. ‘Bandits who kill thousands, rape women should be eliminated, not given peace deals’ —Shehu Sani

The former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district at the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani has advocated for the elimination of bandits who kidnap and kill their victims and rape women instead of granting them peace deals after their atrocities.Read more

2. Tinubu explains importance of NIN-SIM linkage

President Bola Tinubu has said that the integration of the National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards has significantly reduced fraud and enhanced Nigeria’s national security.Read more

3. Sowore sues Nigerian govt, Meta, X for rights violations

The Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has filed fundamental rights enforcement suits against the Federal Government at the Federal High Court, Abuja.Read more

4. Tinubu returns to Abuja after 12-day trip abroad

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening returned to Abuja after a short trip to France.Read more

5. PDP says zoning does not bar aspirants from 2027 presidential contest

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified that its zoning arrangement will not preclude aspirants from other regions of the country from contesting for its presidential ticket in the 2027 general election.Read more

6. DSS files criminal charges against Sowore over alleged defamatory posts on Tinubu

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, filed a five-count criminal charge against politician and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, accusing him of making false and defamatory statements against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Read more

7. Nine rescued from Afriland Towers blaze in Lagos

Emergency responders rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey building on Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island on Tuesday.Read more

8. Police arrests three suspected kidnappers in Akwa Ibom

Police operatives in Akwa Ibom have detained three suspects in connection with alleged kidnapping in Nung Oku, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of the state.Read more

9. Gunmen reportedly kill Customs officer in Kebbi

Gunmen reportedly shot dead a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer in Kebbi State on Monday.Read more

10. UCL: Mbappe spotkicks hand Madrid victory as Arsenal, Qarabag seal late wins

Kylian Mbappe scored two penalties to help Real Madrid defeat Marsielle 2-1 in the opening game of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Read more

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