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 Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the state of the Nigerian worker as dire, highlighting that the situation has deteriorated further since the current government assumed office.

2. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified that there are no irregularities in the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

3. A night-time fire incident at Ilorin’s popular phone village within Challenge Market on Wednesday led to significant financial losses for several traders, though quick action helped minimize its reach.

4. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has tracked funds linked to the failed crypto investment platform, CBEX, to at least four countries, with recovery efforts currently ongoing.

5. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has addressed recent remarks by senior lawyer Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) concerning her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

6. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has openly acknowledged that the agency is not free of bad eggs, affirming that internal corruption is being tackled head-on.

7. Superstar Nigerian music act, Davido has confidently asserted his dominance in the Afrobeats genre, stating that no one can match his prowess in the style.

8. The British High Commission in Nigeria has denied reports alleging that a serving member of the United Kingdom Armed Forces was involved in an illegal arms procurement operation uncovered in Nigeria.

9. The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the deadly bomb explosion that killed 26 travellers in Borno State on Monday.

10. It was a night to remember for English football as three Premier League giants, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea delivered commanding performances in their respective European semifinal first legs on Thursday, May 1.