Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Monday, Morning, October 23

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. Asisat Oshoala’s Stellar Performance: Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala shines with two goals as Barcelona dominates Granada 6-1 in Spanish women’s league.

2. Police Condemn Otukpo Bank Robbery: The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, strongly condemns the armed bank robbery in Otukpo, Benue State, expressing condolences to the victims’ families.

3. Prof. Jega’s Stance on Electoral Body Appointments: Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, reaffirms his belief that the President should not have the authority to appoint electoral body chairmen.

4. EFCC Chairman Takes on Unresolved Cases: The newly appointed EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, is set to tackle a backlog of 25 unresolved cases involving former governors, ministers, and senators.

5. NDLEA Denies Recruiting Minors: The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency refutes claims of recruiting underage individuals, following a photograph of a new recruit that raised concerns on social media.

6. Tragic Death of Musician in Umuahia: A musician named Chika Ofor tragically collapses and dies during a performance at a burial ceremony in Umuahia, Abia State.

7. Police Condemnation of Otukpo Bank Robbery: Acting IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun strongly condemns the armed bank robbery in Otukpo, Benue State, emphasizing the loss of lives, including police officers and civilians.

8. Governor Yahaya Bello Survives Assassination Attempt: Kogi State Governor narrowly escapes an assassination attempt while en route to an official event in Abuja.

9. PDP’s Expectations from Supreme Court: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses optimism about the Supreme Court’s handling of Atiku Abubakar’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 elections.

10. Prolific Performance by Barcelona in Women’s League: Barcelona’s commanding 6-1 victory over Granada includes a standout performance by Asisat Oshoala, who scores two crucial goals.