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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, February 3

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Saturday, Morning, February 3 below

  1. The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup semi-finals after defeating Angola with Ademola Lookman’s lone goal in the 41st minute.

  2. The intense match took place at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a capacity of 33,000, showcasing Nigeria’s resilience and skill on the path to AFCON glory.

  3. Hon. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese from Osun State has been appointed as the Peoples Democratic Party’s new National Vice Chairman (South West) to complete the late Hon. Soji Adagunodo’s tenure.

  4. A series of sustained attacks in Agatu local government, Benue State, resulted in the cold-blooded killing of 55 farmers by suspected armed herders, leading to the abduction of the deceased farmers’ children.

  5. Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress, received a six-month prison sentence for spraying and stepping on new Naira notes during a social event in Lagos, as ruled by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court.

  6. Unidentified gunmen invaded Koro community in Kwara State, killing the Olukoro of Koro, General Segun Aremu (rtd), and abducting his wife and two others.

  7. PDP nominee for Ebonyi South bye-election, Silas Onu, alleges political motives behind his removal just hours before the election.

  8. Residents of Akwa Ibom state live in fear after a police inspector named Osang was brutally beheaded at his residence, prompting chaos and panic in the Uyo metropolis.

  9. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State nominated six persons for appointment as Commissioners to assist in the day-to-day running of the state.

  10. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Babagana Zulum, and other dignitaries attended the burial of Vice President’s stepmother, Hajia Hausa Abba Kormi, in Maiduguri, Borno State. Additionally, Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon declined the request to dismiss terrorism charges against five followers of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.

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