Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday, Morning, October 11

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.