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Good morning! Here are the top 10 stories making headlines in Nigerian newspapers this morning, curated by CDA News Nigeria.

1. Ebola index case evacuated to Switzerland for treatment
Nigeria’s index case of the imported Ebola virus disease has been evacuated to Switzerland for further care, Minister of Health Ali Pate has said. Pate disclosed that the patient departed Abuja earlier on Monday with his approval, adding that her spouse, who has remained asymptomatic, accompanied her.

2. PDP faction criticises Tinubu, APC for blaming opposition for hardship
The PDP faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling APC for saying the prevailing hardship in the country was caused by the opposition. The party’s National Publicity Secretary said the opposition, especially the PDP, is not responsible for the hardship.

3. Court orders El-Rufai to open defence November 25
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 25 for former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to open his defence in the ongoing trial over alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date after dismissing a no-case submission filed by El-Rufai, ruling that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence.

4. NDC inaugurates new national secretariat in Abuja
The national leadership of the NDC has inaugurated its newly acquired national secretariat in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general election. The new secretariat is expected to serve as the party’s administrative centre and headquarters for its presidential campaign.

5. ADC slams APC over N1bn SUVs for youth leaders
The ADC on Monday slammed the ruling APC over the reported distribution of seven luxury sports utility vehicles worth about N1 billion to its youth leaders, accusing the ruling party of prioritising political mobilisation over the hardship facing Nigerians. The party said the distribution exposed the contradiction between the economic sacrifices Nigerians are being asked to make and the privileges enjoyed by the ruling party.

6. Organised labour meets FG today over petrol prices, wages
Organised labour will decide its next course of action after a crucial meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday, with the NLC and TUC demanding concrete proposals on petrol prices, wage negotiations and other unresolved workers’ welfare issues amid the threat of nationwide industrial action.

7. EFCC arrests 14 Chinese, one Nigerian over illegal lithium processingGHTY56
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC have arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency said the operation was carried out when its operatives busted the illegal lithium plants.

8. INEC to publish voters’ register online
INEC has decided to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections online following concerns from Nigerians and other stakeholders over its accessibility. The commission said the register, which was displayed physically at registration areas nationwide from October 9 to 15, will now be published online

9. Atiku to campaign in all 36 states – ADC campaign council
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of Strategic Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will campaign in all 36 states of the federation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. This contrasts with President Tinubu’s decision to limit his personal participation in APC campaign rallies to 12 states.

10. Troops neutralise eight terrorists, rescue three victims in North-West
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised eight suspected terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims during coordinated operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, three locally fabricated guns, three motorcycles, cutlasses and assorted charms 

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