Top 10 Nigerian newspapers summary for this Thursday morning

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

1. Controversial online personality, VeryDarkMan has been reportedly released from the custody of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).

2. The Federal Government has officially discontinued the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme, citing the need to channel public funds toward strengthening domestic tertiary institutions.

3. The Labour Party (LP) has taken decisive disciplinary action by indefinitely suspending several prominent figures, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over allegations of disloyalty to the party’s principles and internal regulations.

4. Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has raised concerns over any moves to impose a one-party system in the country, emphasising the need for caution and deliberate planning if such a political structure must be adopted.

5. Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final after a commanding 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the semi-final second leg played on Wednesday night, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.

6. A moment of panic gripped the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday when Hon. Kolade Alabi, Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), collapsed during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting.

7. Governor Babagana Zulum has enforced a state-wide ban on alcoholic drinks, citing a surge in criminal behavior and social disorder linked to their use.

8. Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated dangerously in recent days, sparking fears of a broader conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations.

9. The Senate yesterday approved two of the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu, rescheduling the vote for Thursday to allow more time for deliberation and detailed review.

10. Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has denied reports alleging he returned over ₦500 billion to the state in a secret arrangement aimed at avoiding investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).