Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Friday morning

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

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports circulating about the introduction of new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, describing them as baseless.

2. U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a series of sweeping tariffs on imports from various nations, slapping a 14 percent tariff on goods coming from Nigeria.

3. The National Counter Terrorism Center has officially handed over former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, and 18 other rescued kidnap victims to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

4. The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has refuted claims that he issued a warning to northern youths over the killing of hunters in Edo State.

5. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that he collapsed and was airlifted to France for medical attention.

6. The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed recent allegations by Elisha Abbo, the former Senator representing Adamawa North, claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was responsible for the court decision that led to his removal from office.

7. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, citing concerns over its authenticity and failure to meet constitutional requirements.

8. Veteran Nigerian activist and singer, Charly Boy has commended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for her fearless decision to arrive at her homecoming rally in Kogi Central via helicopter, defying state-imposed restrictions on her movement and event.

9. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to international airlines over the increasing cases of Nigerian passengers being transported partway to their destinations, only to be deported back to Nigeria.

10. China has called on the United States to revoke its latest tariff measures, warning that it will implement countermeasures to protect its economic interests.