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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, October 11
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
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Sunday Igboho Released: Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been released after two years of legal proceedings in Benin. Igboho confirmed his release through a statement shared on his Instagram handle, expressing gratitude to various individuals and entities for their support during his detainment.
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Wanted: Instagram Influencer for Homicide: The Lagos State Police Command issued a wanted declaration for Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo, also known as ‘KillaBoigram,’ in connection with the murder of his 21-year-old girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe Osedion.
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Atiku Addresses Certificate Discrepancy: The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has provided an explanation for the discrepancies in his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) certificate following allegations of forgery.
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Conviction of Former Army GMD: Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, a former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, was sentenced by a Nigerian Army Special Court-martial for misappropriation of funds and conspiracy.
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NECO Releases SSCE Results: The National Examination Council (NECO) released the results for the June/July 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), indicating a 61.60% success rate for students achieving five credits or more in English Language and Mathematics.
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Call for Assent to Peace Corps Bill: Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Peace Corps Bill, urging the President to validate the bill recently passed by the National Assembly.
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Davido and Chioma Welcome Twins: Afrobeat star Davido and his wife Chioma celebrated the arrival of twins, marking a joyous moment for their family after the tragic loss of their son Ifeanyi last year.
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Davido Responds to Accusations: Afrobeats sensation Davido responded to accusations regarding his absence at a Warri event, clarifying that he had informed the event organizers well in advance about his unavailability.
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Students Abducted in Nasarawa: Armed men abducted four students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), near Angwan Kare following BCG, sparking concerns over student safety.
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Disqualification of APC Governorship Candidate: The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled to disqualify Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 11, 2023, governorship election, based on a lawsuit contesting Sylva’s eligibility.
These headlines provide a glimpse of the significant events and developments making headlines in Nigeria on October 11, 2023.