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Nigeria News Today: Top Naija news from Nigerian newspapers for October 24
1. Terrorists planning to attack Abuja – US
The United States embassy in Nigeria has revealed that terrorists were planning to attack strategic places in Abuja.
In a security alert issued on Sunday, the US advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert and avoid crowds.
2. 2023: Tinubu, Shettima will lose – Northern APC members vow
Some Christians in the All Progressives Congress have made their stand on the 2023 presidential election.
Addressing the press in Abuja on Sunday, the Concerned Northern APC Christians Forum maintained that the APC’s insistence on Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima is a slap on the face of the Christian faith.
3. Terrorists on rampage in Buhari’s homestate, kill resident, kidnap others
Suspected kidnappers, on Sunday, killed two persons and kidnapped three others in Katsina State.
A resident in the area who raised the alarm over the incident, Mallam Yusufu Musa, said the bandits were operating from the forest area of Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, daily post reports.
4. Flood: Obi visits IDPs in Anambra
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi on Saturday paid a visit to the victims of flood at the Umueri Unity Hall where the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are camped in Anambra State.
Obi, who arrived in Umueri in the company of some LP chieftains, took a boat ride with Chief Metchie to see things for himself in some parts of the affected communities.
5. People will be shocked if I open up – Apostle Johnson Suleman
The senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has promised to open can of worms in the offing.
Suleman was still reacting to the controversy trailing the death of four cops and some civilians when gunmen attacked his convoy last week along Auchi road.
6. Ooni of Ife set to marry Ijebu Princess, Temitope Adesegun
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to marry another wife, Temitope Adesegun, on Monday (today).
7. Do I look like a sick man? Tinubu asks his supporters in Kano
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has insisted that he does not need energy to administer the political shrine of Nigeria as president.
8. 2023: Atiku will defeat Peter Obi in Anambra – Okowa boasts
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has boasted the party will win Anambra State in the 2023 presidential election.
9. Tinubu, Atiku or Obi: Primate Ayodele tells Nigerians who to vote
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed the kind of president Nigerians should vote for in the 2023 general elections.
10. Gunners drop points as Arsenal draw against Southampton
Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season after Southampton hit back to snatch a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s.
Granit Xhaka’s second goal in four days following his Europa League winner against PSV Eindhoven set the in-form Gunners on course for a 10th win from 11 top-flight games.