Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Saturday morning

Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.

1. The military has said civilian casualties resulted from a secondary explosion, contrary to media report that military airstrikes hit wrong location and killed no fewer than 10 armless and innocent citizens in a village in Sokoto state.

2. China and Nigeria have renewed a 15 billion yuan ($2 billion) currency swap agreement intended to enhance trade and investment between both countries.

3. Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sympathy to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State over the loss of his mother and son within 24 hours.

4. Prominent Yoruba Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has been thrown into the state of mourning following the passing of her beloved mother.

5. VeryDarkMan’s assertion that his NGO website was hacked, leading to the theft of ₦180 million out of ₦200 million in donations has faced massive criticism online.

6. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL).

7. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed accusations from Niger Military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani claiming that Nigeria and other member nations are complicit in sponsoring terrorism.

8. At least 11 people were killed in fresh attacks on communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, during Christmas celebrations on December 25, 2024.

9. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills, warning that they are detrimental to northern Nigeria.

10. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has reiterated Nigeria’s stance that its borders will not be used as a launch point for attacks on any foreign country.